I have to replace the rear seals on the main and jack shafts on my 98 fxdl. I need to know the diameter of the main shaft, and whether a std size 1 3/16 socket will work or do I need a deep socket? I fabricated the tool. Via Email If you are talking about…
Hi. I have a 2008 Road King Police (FLHP) and after every ride, there’s a quarter-size oil drop just below the primary case, near the drain plug. When I checked the transmission oil level, it was low so I changed it and filled it full. So I’m thinking maybe a shifter or transmission case seal.…
A problem that had become increasingly more common since around 2008 is inner primary bearing and bearing race failure. Until this time, bearing and race replacement was more commonly performed as preventive maintenance. In The Shop, we would commonly replace the bearing when performing jobs like belt and pulley replacement, transmission shift arm replacement, or…
Good day. I have a 1980 FLH That has been running great until it was parked for two weeks and then went I took it out I could hardly shift it. I actually had to force it in gear when up shifting. Now down shifting seemed to be easier and sometimes now not all the…
Just got into second gear, want to shift in third, shifter lever moves. Transmission did not engage the next gear, possible cause? Shifting levers are tight. Via Email Inspect your transmission shift arm at the transmission. The spines of the arm & the shift pawl shaft may be stripped, or the weld may have broken…
Hello, I need a complete video of how to change out my stock 5 speed transmission to a (ultimate) 6 speed transmission can you help me? Via Email We have a video showing how to replace the entire gear set. If you are replacing the case (entire transmission), it is a bigger project. Have to…
1988 HD FXR…I am going to install a Delkron 91-93 inner primary and tranny case. Then I will install a Jim’s Fat 5 /Overdrive (thanks for the awesome video) set of gears. I am looking for a hydraulic clutch slave cover that will work with this set up. Have not had any luck finding one.…
I just put a Baker DD6 transmission in my 1999 Night Train. For some reason, the starter pinion gear is now resting against the ring gear on the clutch, and I have no clearance between the two at all. I have the jackshaft bolt torqued to spec, and I’ve checked and rechecked the assembly of…
I need to remove my transmission an do a swap to a new transmission case on this bike where my rear sway bar mounts, it got cracked. Got a book but was wondering if you had a video just to make sure and make me feel more comfortable, first one I’ve done on a Harley.…