Stripped thread toes shifter
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Stripped thread toe shifter
Buddy keeps tightening toe shifter 07' flhx threads on shaft must be stripped does anyone know part# and what it will take to replace shaft that holds heel and toe shifter thanks.
Last edited by rome304; May 7, 2013 at 11:39 AM. Reason: MISPELLED
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he may get temporary relief by swapping the heel and toe shifters on the shaft...that way you get 1 set of "sharp" teeth against a set of "dull" teeth, rather than 2 dulls.
anything that can be done to minimize slop will help- incl wrapping a teflon tape in there.
try that first.
mike
anything that can be done to minimize slop will help- incl wrapping a teflon tape in there.
try that first.
mike
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Why would they make the shifter out of a harder material than the shaft? You might be able to drill and tap the shifter to accept a set screw, then mark the location with the set screw and grind a small flat on the shaft.
Last edited by collin; May 7, 2013 at 12:25 PM.
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last year a friend of mine brought his "08 Ultra classic over for me to take a look at his heel shifter that fell off. The screw that pinches the lever together, looked like it was loose and had the threads flattened on one side. He Bought a new screw and I put a dab of blue lock-tight on it to keep it from happening again. Been about a year and it hasn't loosened up. Should have been done at the factory.,,
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Yeah, that and be sure to use blue loctite. Also when removing the screws they must come out completely.