Need little help, looking at 74 XLCH, owner said cranks and runs. So I go look, couple of kicks it fired, went to engage 1st, lever rotates forward until linkage stops it. Owner says oh yea, that's the only problem. Bike looks good engine sounds strong, just not sure to buy can't ride. Any thoughts broken shaft, splines worn, or deeper.

 

Unless it's something on the exterior like stripped splines, you gotta pull the trans. to figure it out. Something is up inside, maybe the shift rod isn't seated in the pawl carrier, forks busted up, etc. Can't say without getting in to it.

 

The owner wasn't going to tell you about the trans until YOU found it -- what else is he keeping from you- you better get it cheep

 

81rat I agree, what would be price, in your opinion. Nice looking scooter but if you can't ride it not worth spit. I'm not a sporster guy, but would buy, what's that price to take chance

 

No more than $1K

 

convert it to right side shift

 

1974 is Right Side Shift 1975 went to Left.

 

Thanks for the replies, agreed on price, will pickup Monday, get it on. the lift and see what's up.

 

, went to engage 1st, lever rotates forward until linkage stops it

No linkage on a right side shift, Direct into the trans

 

1974 Still Shifts on Right Side not Left

1975
Production Information:
XLH (Super H) (13,515)
XLCH (Super CH) (5,895)
XLH and XLCH both got a new shifter linkage to put foot shift on the left side and a new rear brake linkage to put brake on the right side. (Fed mandated)