What's up guy's,
I've got an 06 Boulevard s83 and I can't get the shift linkage to change gears. I've changed the clutch line reverse bled and I can here the clutch engage but I can't get it to shift gears. I've rocked it back and forth pulled the clutch, but nothing. Any ideas?
Chris Myrtle Beach, SC
Can't change gears
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Cmckenzie1028
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navigator
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Re: Can't change gears
If it's in neutral, and it runs, put the front tire up against a sturdy wall or tree, start it, and try shifting.
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Cmckenzie1028
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Re: Can't change gears
It's in gear, but the clutch engages, will that make a difference? Also I noticed that the oil needs changing, would that make a difference?
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navigator
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Re: Can't change gears
It may free it up, but obviously something is amiss.
Dirty oil will give a clunky shift, but get it to actually shift before spending money on oil.
Dirty oil will give a clunky shift, but get it to actually shift before spending money on oil.
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Re: Can't change gears
Is there any chance that the forward controls shift linkage is out of proper adjustment?
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Cmckenzie1028
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Re: Can't change gears
I'll try that today, thanks guy's!
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Re: Can't change gears
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