Which method is better? Should the pinch bolts be installed with thread locker (hoping all stays secure) or just torqued properly so that they can be checked and retorqued regularly? Your opinions and experiences appreciated.
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Shifter pinch bolts
Which method is better? Should the pinch bolts be installed with thread locker (hoping all stays secure) or just torqued properly so that they can be checked and retorqued regularly? Your opinions and experiences appreciated.
I use Anti seize, it fills in the threads like loctite but re tightening does not stretch the threads like loc tite does
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Thanks Jack. That sure sounds better than either of my two options. That's an idea I hadn't considered,
...and that's why I love this forum.
I'm putting a link to some excellent free videos on the Law Abiding Biker website discussing the shifter & Linkage issues. Very informative.
https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/harl...fter-problems/
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Jack, I need your help understanding how this problem relates to the 2017 & up M8's & our Freewheelers.Originally Posted by Jack Klarich
Just with our 2017's, what needs to be changed...is it just replacing the ends of the shift linkage with heim joints?
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
That is the first thing I always do , the stock joints are JUNK. The shaft that runs thru the primary cover is another weak point to watch. Once it gets sloppy the inner shifter arm can and will raise hell with the splines. I drilled and tapped my primary and put a grease fitting in. Every oil change I grease the shaft bushings. For years all HD baggers had this fitting from the factory. The MOCO has improved the shifter arm on the tranny so no worries there.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
That is a good video, tho I do not use loc tite. I use anti seize. If used correctly it will give years of service PLUS you can take it apart easily on the road with out cussing
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Michael, look here for heim joints. This is who I have dealt with for years
http://www.bungking.com/heim-joints/
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Thanks Jack. Our 2017's FW's are 5/16 24? I definitely want stainless steel.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Yup
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Another thing about that front inside lever, that's a smaller pinch bolt than the other three. I noticed that in the video, it was mentioned that the rear lever (at the tranny) was less problematic. The lever in the video sure doesn"t look like mine. Unless my eyes are tricking me, it looks aftermarket with a two piece design and two bolts.
Also, I feel that the adjustment of the two shift arms need to really suit your comfort. When they are too high, you may tend to stomp on them. It takes very little effort to click a gear change. That height can be fine tuned with the linkage at the heim joints.
I suppose that if you want to set it and forget it, use thread locker and hope for the best. I like Jack's suggestion of using anti seize. You cannot accurately check and retorque using thread locker.
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