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Old 05-13-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Clymer is probably ok for this. I have both, but mainly use the Harley manual. The Clymer can provide different pictures or may explain things that are common knowledge with mechanics, but I've seen errors in it too.
 
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Old 05-13-2011 | 03:55 PM
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Old 05-16-2011 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Thanks Drew,
That guys sounds like hes gonna have a heart attack jesus.
Anyway...after you adjust the clutch pack, what about the loosened cable that he took the robber gromet off of? Just tighten it back up ?

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Old 05-16-2011 | 03:23 PM
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"You take your allen headed.... um.... what the hell do you call this?"

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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Old 05-16-2011 | 03:31 PM
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Fluids are cheap, when in doubt for any reason, change them, it turns out to be much cheaper than replacing the engine or trans.

I change all three holes ever 5K, that works out to nearly 3 times per year for me, if you don't ride so much, change them at least once per riding season.
 
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Old 05-16-2011 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jcallesano
My bike is getting harder to get nuetral, not like its really difficult anyway but a little more effort than usual. When shifting, the gear engauge seems to be getting louder and "harder".

Time to change the tranny fluid, or is this more than that. I only changed my oil to mobil 1 V twin before I brought it to Boston. Left the other fluids alone for now. But it may be time ai guess.

Are there milage milestones that these fluids should be changed?

Ive only gone 2500 mi since purchased.(fyi)

thanks to all.
jc
Sounds just like my bike....from the day I drove it home new ....to its current 11,000 miles. Neutral has always been a bitch....and I have tried every recommended fluid and additive. I tired underfilling too...and no change. I put it down to American engineering...and left it at that. If it doesn't clunk..when I shift....now I worry about it. It's a Harley....made in the USA....by people just like us....it ain't gonna be perfect....by definition it can't be perfect.
 
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Old 05-16-2011 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jcallesano
Hmmmm, the clutch has felt a little funny recently....

best place to get the service manual.? Not from HD
Get part number for manual...buy it on fleaBay.
 
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Old 05-16-2011 | 03:45 PM
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Redline fluids, tranny and primary will fix that nicely.
 
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Old 05-17-2011 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DC Mike
"You take your allen headed.... um.... what the hell do you call this?"

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Mike
+1,, on that one.. Must take a Vell of a wrench to know and say " T - handle allen wrench".

I got a pretty good giggle out of that the first time I saw this on several yrs ago.
 
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Old 05-24-2011 | 09:44 AM
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Does anyone know what size allen I need to adjust the clutch pack? Im going to buy a t handle set so I want to make sure im buyging the right set.

bike is 2006 FXSTBI
 


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