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The 2-Stroke Garage => Turning Wrenches => Topic started by: Membername on July 08, 2019, 10:01:11 PM

Title: Loose shifter
Post by: Membername on July 08, 2019, 10:01:11 PM
Is this what you all recommend for a loose shifter?

https://youtu.be/0d4wAFvkurY

Basically put the shifter in a vise and widen the part that clamps together with a hack saw?

K
Title: Re: Loose shifter
Post by: quocle603 on July 08, 2019, 10:05:17 PM
I've never had a problem with him. Just tightened my bolt properly. If it works, then try it. Worst thing is that you will need a new shifter.
Title: Re: Loose shifter
Post by: SUPERTUNE on July 08, 2019, 11:11:03 PM
Yes, I have done the same. I use a very good quality high speed makita die grinder now with a thin cutoff wheel and use a hex head bolt, kinda stupid having to loosen up the pipe for a allen head bolt wrench.
And I stock and use new toe rubbers right from Yamaha..under $7

On a lot of RD with rearsets I re-bush the side shifter hole in the  side cover too as they are all shot nowdays being 40+ years old. 
Chuck
Title: Re: Loose shifter
Post by: pdxjim on July 09, 2019, 12:02:32 AM
Quote from: SUPERTUNE on July 08, 2019, 11:11:03 PM

On a lot of RD with rearsets I re-bush the side shifter hole in the  side cover too as they are all shot nowdays being 40+ years old. 
Chuck

Norbo sells a bush kit for the LC sidecover.  I would assume it fits the aircooled sidecovers as well.

(https://i.ibb.co/BybyQdm/gear-shaft-bush.jpg)
Title: Re: Loose shifter
Post by: Membername on July 12, 2019, 12:05:44 AM
I used my Dremel and it worked brilliantly, took out about 2mm and it tightened right up.

K
Title: Re: Loose shifter
Post by: thatguy on July 12, 2019, 10:09:07 AM
I add a DROP of Loctite 609 stud and bearing mount on loose shifter splines after cleaning well. Use 135266 primer to speed things up and promote adhesion. When it's time to remove heat will be required though but it's a good fix in my experience.