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Old 08-16-2009 | 01:44 PM
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1994 FLHTP.

Just replaced my stator and put it all back together with one even quart of oil.

Before i pulled the primary, she shifted like a feather both heel and toe. Now, upshifting is nice and smooth, but downshifting requires me to really bounce the shifter hard to get it in the next lower gear.

Shutdown in the driveway, I can shift it with my hand up and down nice and smoothly. It is only on the road that it wont downshift.

Any clue?
 
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Old 08-16-2009 | 02:23 PM
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Re-do your primary chain and clutch adjustments....
 
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Old 08-16-2009 | 06:26 PM
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check your chain.
 
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Old 08-16-2009 | 07:09 PM
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Adjusted the clutch and BOY was it out. The adjusting rod was so tight I had to back it all the way out to the last thread to get it loose...but then it went back in fine and adjusted normally.

Primary chain was fine, we will see in the morning how she shifts.

I thought since I didnt mess with it when removing it that I woulnt have to set the adjustment...guessed wrong I suppose.
 
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Old 08-17-2009 | 07:27 AM
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Shifts like a dream again. Kinda ticks me off though, I should have checked this without being told.

Thanks guys
 
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