was riding the other day and when i came to a stop the transmission wouldn't go in to first gear, the lever would go down and i heard the the trans trying to go into gear but wouldn't, i was riding for an hour when this happen, took the bike out today when the bike was cold and it shifted right into gear, I only went around the block this time and it went into first every time. the bike is a 72 sportster right hand shift, also how do you change and check transmission fluid for this bike

 

have a soffty, cant help ya, but have U tired a search on it...............???????????

 

sounds like your clutch might be the problem, try adjusting that first. as far as changing oil, there is a drain plug under your primary and you should be able to check it by removing the derby cover...