So my shifter linkage fell off on the highway
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Here is the SAE equivalent that was posted by Iamswutiams.
2 ea heim joints 5/16-24 right hand (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280249330109)
2 ea 5/16-24 x 1 in hex cap screws (i used grade 5 stainless, not that much stress where you'll need grade 8, but you can if you want, but it costs more)
2 ea 5/16-24 jam nuts
1 ea 5/16-24 nylon lock
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...mod-today.html
I just ordered the Heim joints from DK customs. I wasted a 1/2 hour looking for them at Ace Hardware and Tractor Supply. They may be a little more, but DK has a good rep, and I am hoping they are made in USA.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Pair...?categoryId=-1
2 ea heim joints 5/16-24 right hand (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280249330109)
2 ea 5/16-24 x 1 in hex cap screws (i used grade 5 stainless, not that much stress where you'll need grade 8, but you can if you want, but it costs more)
2 ea 5/16-24 jam nuts
1 ea 5/16-24 nylon lock
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...mod-today.html
I just ordered the Heim joints from DK customs. I wasted a 1/2 hour looking for them at Ace Hardware and Tractor Supply. They may be a little more, but DK has a good rep, and I am hoping they are made in USA.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Pair...?categoryId=-1
Last edited by Ron750; Jun 6, 2015 at 10:50 AM. Reason: ordered from DK
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I need my shifter and tires and brakes and little gremlin bell and a few other things, maybe that's why I check it regularly.
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Pics of my replacement below.
For the front lever, I used a bolt and a "Nylock" nut. Granted, it's not the snazziest-looking equipment but the nylock nut stays on without worrying about locktite, etc.
I also used nylon "spacers" on the bolts front and rear, probably didn't need them, but I put them on anyway.
For me, function is more important than form:
For the front lever, I used a bolt and a "Nylock" nut. Granted, it's not the snazziest-looking equipment but the nylock nut stays on without worrying about locktite, etc.
I also used nylon "spacers" on the bolts front and rear, probably didn't need them, but I put them on anyway.
For me, function is more important than form:
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I think I spent 10 bucks simply using stock linkage rod and some heims, nuts,washers and nylocks.Been on 3 bikes now.
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I swapped out the stock connectors for the Heim joints, but I have some questions. The original bolts had yellow loctite on them, which is stronger than blue. I used blue on the front, and a nyloc nut. On the back I just used blue loctite. How tight should you crank on the bolts? I just snugged them with a combo wrench.
I had the jam nuts to the end of the threads. How do you know it is adjusted correctly? I took it for a test run and it seemed to work fine.
What goes wrong with the stock connectors? They seemed pretty solid.
I know this isn't rocket science, but I would hate to screw something up.
Thanks.
I had the jam nuts to the end of the threads. How do you know it is adjusted correctly? I took it for a test run and it seemed to work fine.
What goes wrong with the stock connectors? They seemed pretty solid.
I know this isn't rocket science, but I would hate to screw something up.
Thanks.
