Search Results: SPORTSTER SHIFT SHAFT

Harley Shifter Shaft Seal Replacement

In this lesson we take a look at a Harley shifter shaft seal replacement. This demonstration is intended for Sportster or Softail models that are set up with a mid-shift assembly. In this type of set up, the shift linkage travels through the primary drive and exits from the outer primary cover. These seals have…

Harley-Davidson Gear Shift Linkage and Neutral Issues

If you are experiencing Harley neutral issues, “hard neutral,” or having a tough time shifting your Harley, you may need to address your Harley-Davidson gear shift linkage as an assembly. Sometimes, misaligned shifter linkage splines will be obvious to diagnose. Other times you may need to examine the assembly more closely. As Bob explains, proper…

Sportster Primary Drive and Clutch Install

We removed the outer Sportster primary drive cover to have it powder coated. Before reinstalling the Sportster primary drive, we couldn’t help ourselves. We had to install another Barnett Scorpion clutch assembly and Barnett clutch cable. Please watch our 90 Minute Barnett Scorpion Clutch, step-by-step, 5-part install series before you attempt to install your own.…

Sportster Shift Linkage

I have a 2006 Sportster that ran fine Saturday, now it will not go into 2nd gear.Can you help? Via Email Check your Sportster shift linkage. If nothing has changed / nothing is bound; Raise your rear wheel. If you cannot shift through all gears by hand, you may have to begin disassembling your drive.…

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Early Sportster Review

If you are into early Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Kevin Baas from Baas Metal Craft and Vintage Bike Addiction is someone you should know. In this video, Kevin is giving us a crash course in early Sportster history. He starts with the first K model early Sportsters in 1952 and takes us all the way to 1985…

Sportster Forward Controls, Brake Lever Removal & Upgrade

Harley forward controls are one of the most popular upgrades. When you get tired of the rust that builds on the stock controls here’s a nice upgrade. This is also a great upgrade for mid controls to Sportster forward controls. Bob and Mark take their time and remove the rusted stock brake lever side and…

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Slipping Clutch

I just adjusted my clutch and I noticed that I find neutral easier but sometimes it shifts nice and sometimes I have a hard time getting it to shift. I noticed sometime when I go hard on the throttle the engine racing but not the bike? Via Email Sounds like your clutch is slipping. We…

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Café Racer Gas Tank Install and Start

Before we put on the Café Racer gas tank, we take a look at our build. Our Sportster—now Harley Café Racer—has come a long way since Tommy first rolled it into the shop. Not only has it gone through a drastic physical transformation, but it has also gained some serious performance upgrades. You’ve been following…

Performance Clutch Cable and Primary Cover Install

In the fifth and final installment for our five-part series on Sportster clutch upgrade, Bob LaRosa and Mark DiPietro install the performance clutch cable and the outer primary cover. After a proper clutch cable and primary chain adjustment, we are ready to double check our work and go for a test ride. Related Videos: Part…