Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

new guy with downshift problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-07-2011, 12:25 PM
cheezy97's Avatar
cheezy97
cheezy97 is offline
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: northern wisconsin
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default new guy with downshift problem

Hello. first time posting here, but i've been lurking for a couple of weeks, trying to learn about my new to me 97 1200c. i've started doing the maintenance on the bike. it has 16kmi on it. i changed the tranny fluid with mobil 1 75-90w. also changed motor oil. here's the thing, when i'm downshifting from 5th to 4th, it acts like the shift return spring is weak, and it doesn't want to snap back up. the other gears are all fine. also, every now and then, it doesn't engage from 5th to 4th, and will grind/ratchet until i step on it again. i've owned a bunch of metric bikes, this is my first harley. thanks for listening.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cobalt07
Softail Models
56
01-05-2019 05:53 AM
old skool 51
Shovelhead
13
08-10-2018 07:38 AM
bmccord
Sportster Models
10
10-18-2010 06:28 PM
1flhtk4me
Touring Models
17
09-05-2010 06:19 AM
bowman78
Dyna Glide Models
11
05-21-2009 06:33 AM



Quick Reply: new guy with downshift problem



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:34 AM.