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techtalk:ref:svcproc11i [2021/08/28 01:21]
hippysmack [Threading the end of the shift drum for a nut]
techtalk:ref:svcproc11i [2024/01/21 06:14]
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 The OEM retainer ring is officially called an (External Bowed Locking Ring). \\  The OEM retainer ring is officially called an (External Bowed Locking Ring). \\ 
  
-|  OEM 91-03 detent plate and retainer ring ((photo by xLoneRiderx of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2078814&​highlight=detent&​page=20)) ​ |+|  OEM 91-03 detent plate and retainer ring ((photo by xLoneRiderx of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​201713-1250-unhappiness-2020-edition/​page20?​t=2078814&​highlight=detent&​page=20)) ​ |
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 ====== Sizing information for a retainer ring alternative ====== ====== Sizing information for a retainer ring alternative ======
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 There are some considerations when trying to spec an alternate retainer for the detent plate. \\ There are some considerations when trying to spec an alternate retainer for the detent plate. \\
   - Any attempt to tighten the detent plate against the pins can result in transferring the load to and breaking the shift drum shaft end. \\ Normally the load is "​handled"​ by the flexible OEM clip which softens side pressures against the tip where the clip is installed. \\ The flexible clip is another one of those pieces that is designed to fail before it's more important counterpart (shaft end) fails. \\ So keep in mind to check the shaft end with any opportunity given when the primary cover is off.    - Any attempt to tighten the detent plate against the pins can result in transferring the load to and breaking the shift drum shaft end. \\ Normally the load is "​handled"​ by the flexible OEM clip which softens side pressures against the tip where the clip is installed. \\ The flexible clip is another one of those pieces that is designed to fail before it's more important counterpart (shaft end) fails. \\ So keep in mind to check the shaft end with any opportunity given when the primary cover is off.