shifter removal.
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shifter removal.
Hi everyone.
took the shifters pinch bolt out, shifter still isnt coming out, im thinking its seized but before i start beating it with a hammer i wanna know if anyone has ever experienced a shifter that wouldnt come off. 97 sporty w/ mid controls. One more thing, manual says the pinch bolt is the only thing holding it on, someone please tell me im missing something obvious, i dont wanna have to get a blowtorch
thanks in advance guys and gals.
ps im not going to hit it with a hammer
took the shifters pinch bolt out, shifter still isnt coming out, im thinking its seized but before i start beating it with a hammer i wanna know if anyone has ever experienced a shifter that wouldnt come off. 97 sporty w/ mid controls. One more thing, manual says the pinch bolt is the only thing holding it on, someone please tell me im missing something obvious, i dont wanna have to get a blowtorch
thanks in advance guys and gals.
ps im not going to hit it with a hammer
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What he said ^. Make sure when you tap on the screwdriver to force the slot open you don't bend the shift shaft. I use the screwdriver for removal and installation. Be sure when you put it back on that the pinch bolt lines up with the designated slot in the shift shaft.
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This is just what I was going to say. I have had to do this on dirt bikes many times.
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thanks guys, i had tried the screwdriver first, and the wd40, before i even asked, but then when you guys said to do it, i tried again, only with more force It came off, took alot of persuading though
Thanks alot guys now i just have to wait for my part to come
It came off, took alot of persuading though Thanks alot guys now i just have to wait for my part to come
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