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anyone have any pointersAny advice on changing out shifter linkage?

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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I am looking to change out my stock shifter linkage with one from wicked image. Does anyone have any pointers to help make this an easier install? Thanks for any help!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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What model do you have?

Maybe I'm missing something, but isn't it as simple as removing the bolts that hold your current shifter linkage in place, and then bolting the new shifter linkage on?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Default RE: anyone have any pointersAny advice on changing out shifter linkage?

Hes probaly wondering if when he takes the old on off if anything is going to snap out of place or fly off. Good question but I dont know, never done it before so I woulod also like to know the answer. I wouldnt think anything would move out of place but lets see what the judges say....
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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The only thing that will move is the shifter peg. As long as the new linkage is the same length as the old one, when you bolt the new shift linkage on, it will automatically move the shifter peg back into the correct position.
 
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unbolt the old 1 adjust the new one to the same length and bolt it back on
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Its really that simple. One of the easier mods I have done.

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Unique looking scooter you have there. Did you build it yourself?
 
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