Gear linkage for FXDB

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Grant
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Gear linkage for FXDB

by Grant -

Looking for help, I want an adjustable gear linkage rod for my 2013 Dyna Street Bob FXDB. I measure the current one at approx 375mm / 14.75’. Does anyone know where I can buy an adjustable unit that length? Thanks G 
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Re: Gear linkage for FXDB

Gear linkage for FXDB

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Giday G.
Have you got a lathe? As an interim measure you could get a length of 10 - 12 mm round bar, drill and tap each end for the adjusters. I have one here you could have the ends off. It goes to 330 so nowhere long enough for you. I had bought it thinking it looked nice to go on my bike but it is a bit agricultural so just sitting there if you could use it. Even if you were to cut the threaded part off and weld it to a length of rod to get/keep you going in the meantime. 
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Grant
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Re: Gear linkage for FXDB

Gear linkage for FXDB

by Grant -

Thanks Vongruff, yes I’m thinking I’ll make one when I’m back at work, might even try some black smithing to look similar to your one. Thanks 

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ONIX
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Re: Gear linkage for FXDB

Gear linkage for FXDB

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I had a quick look online for adjustable ones but couldn't find a single listing. Perhaps a good part for someone to start manufacturing *cough* @VonGruff 😂

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Re: Gear linkage for FXDB

Gear linkage for FXDB

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ONIX wrote: ↑5 Jan 2024, 3:17 pm I had a quick look online for adjustable ones but couldn't find a single listing. Perhaps a good part for someone to start manufacturing *cough* @VonGruff 😂
I was about to write the same thing hahaha

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Gear linkage for FXDB

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ONIX wrote: ↑5 Jan 2024, 12:17 pm I had a quick look online for adjustable ones but couldn't find a single listing. Perhaps a good part for someone to start manufacturing *cough* @VonGruff 😂
 
A bit busy with other things to start another enterprise atm but not a bad idea for someone with time and capabilities. 

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Dave
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Re: Gear linkage for FXDB

Gear linkage for FXDB

by Dave -

HDNZ wrote: ↑5 Jan 2024, 3:20 pm
ONIX wrote: ↑5 Jan 2024, 3:17 pm I had a quick look online for adjustable ones but couldn't find a single listing. Perhaps a good part for someone to start manufacturing *cough* @VonGruff 😂
I was about to write the same thing hahaha
Make that 3 of us 😂

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