These steel plugs locate the support springs that center the shift pedal.
34485-52(2) 1952-1984
These little steel plugs press into the support to locate the end of the big shifter support springs. Those springs center the shift lever.
The Iron Sportster trap door assembly holds the mainshaft, countershaft, and shifter mechanism. The Iron Sportster shifter comes as the 34009-52 assembly.
34485-52(2)
1952-1984
Here is the plugs installed and staked on the shifter support. The support springs get held on one end by these plugs. The plugs might damage the holder of you try to push them out.