2004 FatBoy - Transmission Problem
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2004 FatBoy - Transmission Problem
Hey all,
I have a 2004 FatBoy with 23K miles and a Tranny problem. I can shift from first to second gear but cannot shift from second to third. When using the front shift pedal, the shifter comes to a hard-stop in the 'up' position in second gear. When I try to lift the shift pedal to go into third, there is no upward movement whatsoever...just a hard-stop in the 'up' position. I can downshift to first gear and then back to second again, but that's it...no third gear, or fourth or fifth for that matter.
The problem started gradually while on a trip this summer. At first, I could downshift to first gear and then up through the rest of the gears after 1-2 tries...but finally it would not go past second gear.
There was no event that led to the problem...no strange noises...grinding or anything. I looked at the tranny info in the shop manual. I'm suspecting a shift fork problem or possibly the shift cam at the top of the tranny case(??). Third gear has 2 shift forks.
Anyone with a similar problem?? I'm getting ready to pull the top cover off the tranny and have a look.
Suggestions and advice appreciated....
Regards
I have a 2004 FatBoy with 23K miles and a Tranny problem. I can shift from first to second gear but cannot shift from second to third. When using the front shift pedal, the shifter comes to a hard-stop in the 'up' position in second gear. When I try to lift the shift pedal to go into third, there is no upward movement whatsoever...just a hard-stop in the 'up' position. I can downshift to first gear and then back to second again, but that's it...no third gear, or fourth or fifth for that matter.
The problem started gradually while on a trip this summer. At first, I could downshift to first gear and then up through the rest of the gears after 1-2 tries...but finally it would not go past second gear.
There was no event that led to the problem...no strange noises...grinding or anything. I looked at the tranny info in the shop manual. I'm suspecting a shift fork problem or possibly the shift cam at the top of the tranny case(??). Third gear has 2 shift forks.
Anyone with a similar problem?? I'm getting ready to pull the top cover off the tranny and have a look.
Suggestions and advice appreciated....
Regards
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