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help! cannot downshift lower than fifth

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Old 05-11-2011, 05:05 PM
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I have a low mileage 2009 super glide. I have had past problems getting it into first gear. This is what happened the other day.



· Rode to work, outdoor temp 61 deg.(no problems)

· Bike sat out in sun, outdoor temp 91deg.

· Went for a ride at lunch, outdoor temp 91 deg. (shifted up to fifth gear and could not get it to shift back below fifth)

· Bike sat out in sun, outdoor temp 91deg.

· Rode home after work, outdoor temp 91 deg. (could only shift fifth to sixth and back. Would not go into lower gears)

· Made it home in fifth gear and put in garage. Clutch was disengaging.

· Went out a few hours later and it went right into first, and thru all the other gears easily with out even starting it. Outdoor temp 76 deg.



Have been running Mobil 1 full synthetic in primary and gearbox. Switching back to HD fluids this weekend. Fluid levels look to be right on.



Any thoughts or ideas?
 
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