2003 Harley Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom "return shifter spring" Questions

...shifter, this is an indication that the return spring is broken. Harley had a problem with this on their 5-speed transmissions. Fixing the problem is a major job. You have to disassemble the entire ...

...return spring on the shift drum. My guess is lubing he shifter shaft will solve your problem. Shift drum should not be the problem but has transmission had adequate oil in it all the time?? If the ...

...shifter pawl return spring is broken. This spring is what returns the shifter lever back to 'center". But,the temperature of the transmission will not change this. If the spring is broken, ...

...shifter to return to the neutral position. Now, lift the shifter with your fingers until you feel the resistance of the transmission getting ready to shift. What you are feeling for is the resistance ...

shifter wont return to nutrel shifter has no spring to it and shifts hard on my 04' KTM 200 exc Well you solved you own problem you need to replace the return spring.

...and see if returns back to the "center" position. Make sure the shifter or the shifter rod is not binding in any manner. If it will not return to center, I think this is your problem. Good Luck ...

...shifter is broke. If it were just the spring then you would still be able to shift but you would have to return to it's position. I would suggest getting a Mechanic to fix it. If you are mechanically ...

...return the shifter. i don't think your haven a spring problem to be truthful. first check your linkage make sure its not all loose with alot of play, from the shifter to the tranny, if that all good ...

...shifter to selector drum? When you fit the gearshaft into the gearbox so the return spring is located corectly in the crankcases, you will then hook the gearchange lever behind the selector shaft ...

...the movement and it should return to "center" when you let go. If not, the shifter pawl return spring is broken. Usually when this happens, all you have is first and second gear. Good Luck ...