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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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I have a 1948 Harley Bobber. It is custom 1948 with a 48 tranny but a 99 EVO engine. I was riding it down the highway at about 75-80mph when the tranny popped into neutral and I couldn't shift it into gear. When I stopped, I continued to try and shift it, but still didn't work. I shut it down so I could take a clsoer look. No external problems that I could see. When I tried to start it back up the kick starter has no resistance. I could push it down with my hand. Can anyone help me on this? Did I blow the tranny?

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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