Click here to subscribe to the Lowbrow Customs YouTube channel and stay in the know!Ġ1:11 - Removing the transmission from FrameĠ5:48 - better view of what the mounts look like on the motorcycle.Ġ8:05 - Remove the Transmission bottom plate.Ġ9:27 - having a 4-speed Transmission work stand helps wonders -ġ6:29 - How to check to see how close your shifter forks are to center while in neutral.ġ8:05 - How to check and measure the countershaft cluster's end play.ġ9:25 - Removal of the Shifter Shaft and Shifter forks prep.Ģ4:06 - What your Throw out bearing looks like and how it works.Ģ5:34 - Mystery item, check bottom troth of the side cover for metal flakes.Ģ6:29 - Back to removing the shifter shaft.Ģ7:32 - Remove shifter forks, how to tell the differences between them.Ģ9:32 - Countershaft Cluster and Bearing Removalģ3:45 - Countershaft inspection and pulling the cluster out.Ĥ8:24 - Cleaning, Inspection, and preparation.ĥ4:44 - Disassembly of the Mainshaft Cluster.Ġ1:01:10 - Inspect mainsheet and 4th gear.Ġ1:02:16 - Remove mainshaft bearing from outer casing.Ġ1:06:36 - Ratchet mechanism explanation and how it works and removal.Ġ1:09:45 - Remove neutral indicator switch.Ġ1:15:31 - Disassembly of the Outer Cover.Ġ1:18:46 - Reassembling the Transmission Top.Ġ1:19:32 - Installing the shifter drum aligning timing marks.Ġ1:22:24 - Align the correct notch in the shaft and plate.Ġ1:25:22 - Install shifter paws and paw carrier.Ġ1:28:11 - Install cover, cover plate and arm.Ġ1:33:10 - Install neutral indicator switchĠ1:38:48 - Reassembly of Side Kicker CoverĠ1:56:00 - Installing 4th gear into the box.Ġ2:02:45 - Install the main shaft, 3rd gear, and the shifter clutch into the box. We spend a lot of time and effort creating motorcycle how-to videos, product reviews and event coverage for your enjoyment, please let us know what you think. Frank also shows the proper method to reinstall the transmission into the frame with proper shimming and alignment.Ĭheck out the Lowbrow Customs YouTube channel to check out all of our videos.
In this installment of the Lowbrow Customs instructional video series (for chopper nerds and restoration enthusiasts alike), Harley guru Frank Kaisler uses his 40 years plus experience to guide the viewer through a complete teardown and rebuild of a typical Harley-Davidson 4 speed transmission.įrank has rebuilt countless transmissions and the novice or experienced rebuilder can follow along with this video.
Tighten all six screws now crosswise and refill transmission oil to the correct level.Like a shop manual in video form! Follow along and learn all of the skills you need to get miles and miles of trouble free shifting out of your Harley-Davidson Big Twin Four Speed transmission. Turn all six srews into the cases but dont tighten them (cover should be left loose)! Insert the retaining ring now but watch your fingers! After that, turn the retaining ring until it has reached the original position.įit clutchcable and then the cover on the transmission case but watch the two center bolts and the gasket fit. Watch these tree balls when mounting the OEM-plate now! It will keep them in the correct position when the outer OEM-plate will be mounted. Clutchlite has to fit in this slot!Īll three balls may be mounted with some grease into the Clutchlite curves.
Take both clutch drive plates out and exchange the inner one with the Clutchlite. Remember the exact position of the retaining clip before you start to remove this clip (later it has to be fitted at the same position to the gap in the cover). The inner plate will be exchanged with the Clutchlite. Look at the inside of the removed cover and see the OEM-clutch drive unit. Now remove the cover with care (oil will exit the transmission case!). Take a clean oil bowl and put it below the transmission cover and then start removing the six screws of the transmission cover carefully with a x/x allen wrench. Now you are done and enjoy this new feeling!Ĭheck the transmission case cover on the right side of your bike and remove your exhaust system in case it is covering the transmission cover.
Installation of a Clutchlite at a Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam 88BĪdjust clutch working area to the Harley-Davidson® factory specifications at the clutch cable adjusment screw in front of the engine.