Ironhead Only 4th gear not engaging?

[DR DICK]

Originally Posted by Hardtail28

So Dr.Dick, I suppose that I will be looking through the manual as soon as I get back but, it sounds like I'm going to be working on clutch side? Or, at least.. starting on clutch side?

Actually both sides. The transmission needs to come out. So you can repair the problem.

To decide what you need as repair parts first you have to get that transmission out.
That in itself takes some pretty heavy duty tools.
Not sure your mechanical abilities so I'm gonna give you a quick list of things you need.

a 1/2 inch drive impact Gun. rent an electric one if need be. (Impact gun eliminates the need for any special torque resisting tools).
1-1/4" socket. for motor sprocket & trans sprocket.
1-1/2 socket. for clutch hub nut.
if bike is equiped with kick starter will need a 1-3/16 socket. (a 1-1/4 six point will work in a pinch).

may need a puller for sprockets. standard push puller will work.

heres the biggie- clutch spring compressor.
There are lots of ingenious owners on this form I'm sure they can post about homemade ways to make one.


if you want quality feed back you need to post pictures so we can see what you see.


To get familiar with what you're gonna be doing see these postings-- http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1297584


the above is a 1000 post thread were i advised a guy on his full bike rebuild.
there is tons of info in there for you.


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10 yrs dirtster......................... we should have that thread saved in case this site goes belly up.
i dont have it saved, do you?

[DR DICK]

doodah can you post a link to your 1st trans therad where me and you went back and forth? that may be more targeted then the dirty cory thread.

[doodah man]

Sure…
http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1257259

[Iron Mike]

Disconnect battery prior to opening primary.

[Hardtail28]

Dr. Dick, Doodads, iron Mike, everyone in fact.. thank you. Wow! You guys are amazing. I have always worked on my bike even when past my (current) ability.. I'm not sure that I have the appropriate space right now. I have a friend who is a Harley guru and he has finally after years of asking for help with various projects given me a maybe.. he must have understood the desperation and he really knows how much I care about my ride. I, for now.. am gonna sit tight and cross my fingers as, I would be a broken man if I got into some real trouble/expense with my bike. He is the only person who I know personally, that I would trust with my bike. So, I am going to check out that link and I will let everyone know what comes of this for anyone else with a similar situation and for curiosity sake. Again, you guys are incredible.. if your ever around the gainesville, Georgia area, please let me know. I will be checking in on this thread every few days and writing about any new findings. Until then...gentlemen, CHEERS!!!