The sportster has an inter-grated transmission system. meaning that the crank well and the transmission are all in shared space. In order to replace a bad or broken shift for you must pull the motor from the chassis and separate the cases that hold together the transmission. At that point you will need to replace all seals in the motor and consider the condition of the bore and valves. You may actually need some special tools to perform this repair.
you'd have to get into the transmission to change a shift fork
39mmx23.5inches
A 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster typically requires about 10.5 ounces (310 ml) of fork oil per leg when performing a fork oil change. It's important to use the appropriate viscosity fork oil, usually 10W or 15W, depending on your riding style and preferences. Always refer to the owner's manual for specific recommendations and any updates on maintenance procedures.
The first cause of the jump out from one to other gear is the loose shifter fork, which connects the shifting linkage and gears of the transmission. The second cause is loose shifting linkage itself, which connects the gear shifting knob and shifting fork. The shifting linkage and shifting fork become loose due to the rapid changing of gears from one gear to other at high speed of vehicle. The third cause is the misalignment of shifting linkage to the shifting fork.
A broken shifting fork in the transfer case will cause your vehicle to stay in the gear that it was in when the shifting fork broke. Broken shifting linkage can also cause the problem.
The shifting fork is on the right side of the under the right engine cover . If it is electronic shift , when you push the button it rotates the shifting fork to go into gears . The bottom arm of the shifting fork is bad about breaking . In a pinch I have welded it back on but for the price its better to replace it .
11.6 oz 15 wt for my 05
The 2007 Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster typically requires about 11.5 ounces (or approximately 340 milliliters) of fork oil per fork tube. It's important to use the correct weight of fork oil, which is usually 20W for this model. Always consult the owner's manual for specific recommendations and procedures related to fork oil changes.
The 2002 Sportster 1200 typically holds about 11.5 ounces (or approximately 340 milliliters) of fork oil in each fork leg. However, it's important to consult your owner's manual or a service manual for the most accurate specifications and any specific procedures related to your model. Also, consider the type of riding you do, as different oil levels can impact fork performance.
yes
Drain the oil out each fork, small screw down low on each fork, replace screws, unscrew cap on top of each fork, "carefull spring loaded." Fill with fork oil Type E 5wt about 9oz wet..... 10.2oz dry. Relace caps.
To replace the shifting fork on a Honda 450 Foreman, start by removing the engine from the chassis and draining the oil. Then, disassemble the engine by removing the necessary components like the side cover and clutch assembly to access the transmission. Carefully take out the old shifting fork, install the new one, and reassemble the engine in reverse order, ensuring all components are correctly aligned and secured. Finally, refill the oil, reinstall the engine, and test the shifting function before taking it for a ride.