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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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i have a 1987 fxrc that was my uncles before he past away. i need to lift the shifter at least 4 inches before it will shift. anyone know what might be the problem. p.s. just joined and lov'n the site. you all have some great look'n scoots.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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All i can think of is adjust the lever?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Take a look at the linkage ... there may be a problem with some of the parts ... bad heim joint, teeth busted off a splined shaft or shift lever ... something like that ...

Could be a combination of factors ....

Post a couple of photos of the shift lever (up close), the linkage and the shifter lever (transmission) ....

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Check to see if the shifter is slipping on the shaft.
 
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slack in the linkage or it is very poorly adjusted
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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The whole linkage moves with the shift and shifter is not slipping so must be internal? ? Thanks for the feedback and the kind welcome.
 
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