Rubbermount_EVO 2006 shifter shaft assembly on a 2004

[Goatman1]

I have a 2004 xl1200r that I need to replace the shifter shaft assembly on. The assembly has been discontinued, and I don't want to use a used part. Can anyone tell me if I can use the assembly from a 2006? I know the shaft is thicker at the primary cover end, but from my research I can change out the bushing and seal in my 2004 primary case with 2006 parts, but what I don't know is if the end of the 2006 shift shaft is thicker where it goes into the engine case. I'm hoping not.
Thanks for any help with this.

[IXL2Relax]

Have a look here:
http://sportsterpedia.com/doku.php/t...ifter_assembly


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[Goatman1]

Thanks for that link, that's how I knew I could replace my 2004 primary cover bushing and seal to use a 2006 shifter shaft. I was hoping for confirmation that the 2006 shaft will fit into 2004 engine case as well as the cover.

[IXL2Relax]

This thread describes the problem - the '06-later version has a larger diameter shifter shaft.

You must have a shifter shaft, primary cover & shaft seal that all match.

04-05 are different than 06-later. Not interchangeable.

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[Goatman1]

So, I can tell you that the 2006 and up shaft will fit a 2004-2005. You just need to change out the bushing and seal in your 04-05 primary cover to 06 and up parts. I can also tell you that unfortunately that wasn't my problem. I'm afraid I'll have to remove the engine and dig deeper into the transmission. Bummer.