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Gear shift pivot play fix?
Laverdaroo:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on November 22, 2021, 06:05:33 PM ---The trouble with the ball joints is that even new there is a lot of movement not meant to be present. That's why I replaced mine with proper Rose joints and now there is no slack at all present. Yes grease will help but it won't cure what is frankly a poor substitute for a proper Rose Joint.
I'd agree 100% with the lack of grease on the pivot pin, even when they were still fairly new it was not uncommon to have the gear lever vibrating around like it had Dementia.
If the new footrest is ok can I have the old one to play with Ted, I may be able to come up with a solution that not only replaces the entire lever setup but also encompasses a pivot point that is sealed and thus holds grease.
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I have one complete Ken if you want that?
Laverdaroo:
Chewy is all but done, I'm waiting on the air box from the states and the pipes back from the ceracote then thats it apart from test rides and setting it all up. She's getting stashed in the hall until the spring. Besides, the V5 only came this morning; not bad considering we sent it off in FEB!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Happy to try stuff for you buddy, thats no probs. It's as I took it off the bike with everything there. Even the pinch bolt I think that locks it to the splines.
Im away with work for a night but send me a reminder poke tomorrow and I'll dig it out when I get back. I know where its at so should only take a few mins and I can send you some piccies first if you like?
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
My replacement lever mechanism arrived today from Bertrums - it's actually better than I anticiated from the pics - fitted it today - it's reduced the movement by a good 85-90% - it's certainly not worth replacing the pivot end unless I found a NOS part for £15.
The chrome on the splined end is surprisingly good - nice link bar - the main lever is a tad duller than the photo but still good value for £44.50. I need to get a new circlip the old one is in poor condition - I used a sump plug washer on either side to make it a nice fit. Yeah they are alloy but until I find the right sizes in SS they will do.
Laverdaroo:
Ken,
Im in the middle of a scrap clearout at the min at home and its earmarked for the bin, just PM me your address and I'll send it over regardless, its all there and I'd hate to bin it if you can use it.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Gear lever update - the Bertums lever fits okay but the main lever is about 4-5 mm shorter between the centre of the pivot and the end rubber toe grip shaft- not good as I have size 11 feet but I will manage.
Just mention it in case anyone with big feet like buys one.
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