Bummer!

[Jeff Klarich]

Broke my shift linkage yesterday and my local dealer is closed until Tuesday. Guess it will get a good wax job while I sit on the side lines!

 

[Jack Klarich]

HMMMMM, H D has gone cheap on the shift linkage, they used to be stout heim joints, my Streetbob has gone thru 2 linkages (STOCK) til i got smart and bought aftermarket heim joint style for half the price of H D , good luck lil brother you can make linkage from ready rod or check Home Depot for heim joints for your existing shaft:s

 

[Webbtron]

I have a question. Would my linkage (2000 RKing) fit Jeffs bike or even an 2009's? Seems like I see the part dressed up by engraving or other ways and don't remember seeing a year specified.

 

[dbmg]

I have been told they break from being to rough while shifting.....

 

[Jack Klarich]

I have a question. Would my linkage (2000 RKing) fit Jeffs bike or even an 2009's? Seems like I see the part dressed up by engraving or other ways and don't remember seeing a year specified.

86 and up linkage appears to be the same:s Except softails

 

[Breeze3at]

My friends broke when we were on a ride, and a few zip ties held it for a few hundred miles to finish the ride.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

I have been told they break from being to rough while shifting.....

What wore out was the end that fits onto the tranny shift lever. It appears it's original equipment so I guess that's not to bad for a 05. I can rig it to work until Harley opens on Tuesday.

 

[Jeff Klarich]

Nylon cable ties in a crisscross over the joint.

That was my thought too Bill, good thing I was a mile from home when it broke. After each shift I had to reach down and put it back on, not fun on a hot engine.:17:

 

[Iceman24]

McGruber'd shift shaft would definitely be dicey with a hot motor, traffic & leaning over to adjust. Probably not one of your top-10 most entertaining rides, by any means.

 

[gator508]

Boo on that, at least you got her home, Have a cold one and enjoy the waxing.