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Transmission Bearing

Jun 15 2019Hello Everyone Well I am in trouble again Almost 2 years later that trans output bearing has failed again I am taking it apart again Dont know why it is failing I have a couple thoughts Harley sold me a old bearing thats been sitting awhile I need to try a different oil Mobil one as of

HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE OIL QUESTION

Jun 11 2008A Harley lower end turns on roller bearings and the valve train is pushrod and rocker arm The crankcase is separate and typically takes three quarts Another quart for the primary and a quart for the transmission Many use a synthetic 20w-50 (or semi-synthetic) in all three fills - for simplicity

Best 3 Transmission Oils For My Harley Davidson

Oct 05 2020This is not at all good for your pride and joy which is there are specific tranny oils in the market Here is a brief description of the three most popularly used oils in Harley Davidson motorbikes: The Best 3 Transmission Oils for my Harley Davidson 1 Amsoil MYTQT-EA Synthetic V

HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC Comments and Complaints

I have experienced a complete electrical power failure on my harley davidson 2002 ultra classic motorcycle while in motion the problem has been reported by several other owners of this motorcycle in various website forums when the power

Harley Davidson Twin Cam Chain Tensioner Problems 1999

Harley-Davidson used to keep the crankshaft runout balanced to about 0 003″ but in the year 2011 to the current Twin-Cam engines the crankshafts leave the factory to allow as much as 0 012″ runout which is so huge you can't even install a gear drive kit

Interesting bearing failure artice on 6 speeds

Jun 16 2010Dr Chaos Service Bulletin #26 speed transmission bearing failure There has have been numerous reports on trap door bearings and the main shaft main ball bearing going bad prematurely on six speed transmissions on all makes I have personally seen bearing damage and main shaft bending from the Rev Tech 6 speeds

The 8 Most Common Harley

In the report Harley-Davidson said this is the result of gas bubbles in the master cylinder clutch If you're considering these models check with the dealer to make sure that the clutch got flushed or the master cylinder got rebuilt This recall affected 46 000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles in total Harley Davidson Problems and Solutions

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear Harley speeds

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear I am told that - Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic there is no common or regular failure that 5 speed XL transmission is nearly bullet proof and should outlast every other components on the bike unless it is damaged by lack of lubrication or damaged shifting components caused by abuse

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear Harley speeds

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear I am told that - Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic there is no common or regular failure that 5 speed XL transmission is nearly bullet proof and should outlast every other components on the bike unless it is damaged by lack of lubrication or damaged shifting components caused by abuse

Install Shovelhead clutch

Mar 22 2013Have a 1980 shovel this part of the build is new to me I have a harley transmission 4 speed kick only With a tapered shaft When I put the clutch on the shaft behind it there's 1/2 in of shaft still showing Whats the process of clutch assembly? I have all my plates and every in the hub Just not sure how to get it in the trans Thanks!

HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE OIL QUESTION

Jun 11 2008A Harley lower end turns on roller bearings and the valve train is pushrod and rocker arm The crankcase is separate and typically takes three quarts Another quart for the primary and a quart for the transmission Many use a synthetic 20w-50 (or semi-synthetic) in all three fills - for simplicity

Harley

Regularly scheduled service is paramount in ensuring your beloved Harley-Davidson is running optimally and efficiently Harley-Davidson service mechanics recommend maintenance at incremental intervals to inspect the overall health of your bike Below we've outlined the major checkpoints of the Harley-Davidson service schedule and the recommendations at 1 000 10 000 and 20 000 miles

Harley Davidson Twin Cam Crankshafts Problems

Harley Davidson Crankshafts are serviceable you don't need to buy a new one and why chance getting another bad one from the MoCo anyway And if you are building any hotrod motor its a must to have the crank fixed those cranks are not made to put

Throw out bearing problem

Apr 27 2013it started when the Clutch cable on my (1989 tour glide Ultra classic) broke I had it replaced and after a couple of hours of driving the clutch handle went in but the clutch stayed engaged had to float the gears to get it home after getting it home found that the throw out bearing was tore up last year I replace 4 throw out bearings and each time within 10 miles or so they tore up again

Harley Six Speed Rebuild

Pry off the main bearing seal and remove the bearings' retaining clip Note that the flat side of the clip faces the bearing The rounded concave side faces away from the bearing Now it is possible to remove the remaining half of the Harley main drive gear bearing The fitment if the remaining bearing and race is not very tight

Harley Throw Out Bearing

It is of utmost importance that the Harley throw out bearing is replaced The failure of this bearing is more common and although small the needles of this bearing can disperse throughout the transmission damaging other bearings and even breaking gears We suggest changing this bearing every time you

Harley

Oct 17 2013Harley-Davidson have issued a voluntary recall notice for their 2013 motorcycles The company issued a "Do Not Ride" notice and dealers have received a "Do Not Deliver" notice on models built between May and October of this year Roughly 25 000 Touring bikes are recalled here are the codes: (FLHTCU FLHTK FLHTP FLHX FLHXS FLHTKSE

INSTRUCTIONS

Transmission or Gearset Kits In addition to the above kits the 2005 Touring Model Service Manual (Part Number 99483-05) and Main Drive Gear Remover Installer Kit (Part Number 35316-B) must be pur-chased See your Harley-Davidson dealer For a list of items contained in this kit see the Service Parts illustration 1WARNING 1WARNING

HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE OIL QUESTION

Jun 11 2008A Harley lower end turns on roller bearings and the valve train is pushrod and rocker arm The crankcase is separate and typically takes three quarts Another quart for the primary and a quart for the transmission Many use a synthetic 20w-50 (or semi-synthetic) in all three fills - for simplicity

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear Harley speeds

The transmission is noisy in 3rd and 4th gear I am told that - Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic there is no common or regular failure that 5 speed XL transmission is nearly bullet proof and should outlast every other components on the bike unless it is damaged by lack of lubrication or damaged shifting components caused by abuse

How to Replace a Throw Out Bearing in a Harley Transmission

The throw out bearing -- otherwise known as the pushrod bearing -- is located just inside the transmission clutch release cover on the lower right-hand side of your Harley-Davidson Replacement is rarely necessary as it does not wear easily If however you decide your throw out bearing does require replacement it

Problems shifting after rebuilding rotary top transmission

Jun 20 2013Just rebuilt rotary top trans on my 79 FXS The previous owner had ran it without oil and blown out the main drive gear bushing I used the jims rebuild kit with all the bushings and seals Everything seemed to go together smoothly It will shift through gears when the bike is not running but as soon as you start it it does not want to shift

How to Replace a Throw Out Bearing in a Harley Transmission

The throw out bearing -- otherwise known as the pushrod bearing -- is located just inside the transmission clutch release cover on the lower right-hand side of your Harley-Davidson Replacement is rarely necessary as it does not wear easily If however you decide your throw out bearing does require replacement it

Harley Davidson Twin Cam Chain Tensioner Problems 1999

Harley-Davidson used to keep the crankshaft runout balanced to about 0 003″ but in the year 2011 to the current Twin-Cam engines the crankshafts leave the factory to allow as much as 0 012″ runout which is so huge you can't even install a gear drive kit

Harley Davidson Wrenching Info Tech Tips and DIY Forums

Harley Riders USA Forums Harley Davidson Wrenching Info Tech Tips and DIY Forums Sub-Forums: Harley Davidson Wrenching Info Tech Tips and DIY Forums: Search this Forum : Forum: Last Post: Transmission Clutch Primary Driveline and whatever else shifts your gears! Compensator Inner Primary by Chris Carrie 09-21-2020 04:52 AM

Probe into Harley

The American National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 43 complaints of ABS failure on models built from 2008 to 2011 after owners failed to regularly replace their brake fluid The NHTSA report follows three crashes and two injuries from an ABS-related failure It says Harley-Davidson advises owners to replace the brake fluid every two years but notes that some owners

HARLEY SHOP TALK FORUMS

Jul 18 2011The release bearing is also known as the throw out bearing (on right side of bike) When you pull in your clutch lever you are compressing the clutch springs allowing the clutch plates to disengage Imagine a rod (pushrod) pushing on something that is spinning - if there wasn't a bearing (throw out) the rod wouldn't last too long

Harley Davidson Shifting Problems

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Does Synthetic Oil Cause Harley Roller Bearing Problems?

Mar 30 2013The real reason is that some older Harley bearing configurations could not handle heavy loads At one time Harley-Davidson used cam bearings that had 16-rollers The 16-roller units would overload and then fatigue Ultimately the roller bearing surface would flake or pit which would cause binding and ultimately a flat spot Harley-Davidson