Bike wouldn't downshift this evening.
#11
Regardless of whether or not he followed the correct protocol for down shifting or not, he has got a problem with something. Maybe they didn't put any oil in the primary or maybe they put too much oil in there.
The only way to get this worked out is to call the dealership and tell them the bike won't shift after they worked on it. Let them work out the reason why. This makes you wonder if the mechanic that worked on the bike took it out for a test ride after fixing it. Probably not if the weather was bad.
The only way to get this worked out is to call the dealership and tell them the bike won't shift after they worked on it. Let them work out the reason why. This makes you wonder if the mechanic that worked on the bike took it out for a test ride after fixing it. Probably not if the weather was bad.
#12
When stopped and trying to change gears, gearing down, can be a pain at times. Even letting the clutch out some will help but not always.
I would ride it for a while making sure you down shift going to a stop and see if that helps. If it does help you found the problem most likely.
What ever you do DO NOT STOMP ON THE SHIFTER trying or apply force to make it move.
If you have done this it could be the problem.
Is this your first HD?
I would ride it for a while making sure you down shift going to a stop and see if that helps. If it does help you found the problem most likely.
What ever you do DO NOT STOMP ON THE SHIFTER trying or apply force to make it move.
If you have done this it could be the problem.
Is this your first HD?
Yes it is
Last edited by yones12; 02-18-2015 at 10:37 PM.
#13
Regardless of whether or not he followed the correct protocol for down shifting or not, he has got a problem with something. Maybe they didn't put any oil in the primary or maybe they put too much oil in there.
The only way to get this worked out is to call the dealership and tell them the bike won't shift after they worked on it. Let them work out the reason why. This makes you wonder if the mechanic that worked on the bike took it out for a test ride after fixing it. Probably not if the weather was bad.
The only way to get this worked out is to call the dealership and tell them the bike won't shift after they worked on it. Let them work out the reason why. This makes you wonder if the mechanic that worked on the bike took it out for a test ride after fixing it. Probably not if the weather was bad.
#14
The bike not shifting through multiple gears when sitting still is normal. Anybody chime in here, but I don't think anybody can go out to their bike, grab the shifter and go up or down through the all the gears without the bike having to be physically moved. If you let the clutch out but still had the break on, you didn't allow the tranny to move. If it gets stuck downshifting while sitting still, simply rolling if forward a couple inches will set the next gear and allow it to downshift again.
#16
I can go out to my bike (not running) while its sitting in the cold garage and without using the clutch lever work the shift lever from 1st to neutral, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th and back down through the gears to 1st.
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
#17
I can go out to my bike (not running) while its sitting in the cold garage and without using the clutch lever work the shift lever from 1st to neutral, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th and back down through the gears to 1st.
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
The Dogs on shafts need a little movement to allow them to engage the gears. Most I can click up or down is a gear or two - without movement.
#18
I can go out to my bike (not running) while its sitting in the cold garage and without using the clutch lever work the shift lever from 1st to neutral, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th and back down through the gears to 1st.
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
I never got the memo that Harley Davidson's had to engine brake only!
I use the brakes to slow down and stop whenever possible, it's my belief that that saves wear and tear on the drivetrain. That being said, I'm usally looking at the speedo and downshifting to the proper gear while slowing. It's a PIA to start off in a gear higher that 1st!
#19
#20
You're thinking derby cover. You have to drain the primary if you need to replace/remove the outer primary cover.