Got a problem with your motorcycle.Just Ask Art may be the difference between whether you can fix it, or you should call a professional. In this column Art is going to try and answer as many technical questions, that you folks may have about your Harley Davidsons
April 2008
Sorry for the delay getting this months article out so late, had some personal problems that I had to tend to first. Thank you for waiting. I am pleased to be writing these articles, and hope that they will save you down time and or some money.
Tech Tip#1 Shifter Linkage 85 & Later Big Twins (especially Rubber Mounted Bikes)
This months tech tip is The Transmission Shifter Linkage. When not tightened properly this could lead to a costly repair,but by doing a simple check two or three times throughout the year will prevent any major damage.The tools required to perform this task are: A torque wrench,1/4inch Ball Allen Socket,(3/8 drive) and good old blue loctite.
Locate the allen bolt that is attached to the shifter shaft off the top of the transmission (Item#3) and simply check for tightness.Just to be safe I would take this bolt out and put a drop of loctite on it the first time.Then all you should have to do is put a wrench on it a few times a year just to insure that it hasn’t loosened.If not attended to properly this could cause the transmission shifter shaft to get stripped out causing you to have the entire transmission overhauled to fix.(which could be quite costly) So even though this months tech tip wasn’t quite so long it sure is important. Next month we will focuss on spring maintenance,with the weather changing to spring out come the motorcycles.A little bit of preventive maintenance usually makes it easier for a good riding season. Feel free to e-mail me if you have specific questions or would like a certain topic covered in the next Tech Tip. Ride Safe & Ride Often, Art
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