Shift linkage rod ends - again
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Southern Maryland
http://boomerangracing.com/ I got mine from this racing team. The rod ends are RH/LH and they have the rod to go with. For mounting it I went with bolts and nut from a local dealer I decided to get the longer bolts so the gripe length is riding on the rod end.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,602
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From: Southeastern Michigan
I used a 1/2" stainless rod, turned down the ends and threaded them.
I didn't use locknuts - I wanted a solid look so I made the rod to the length I needed and loctite'd them.
Looks clean.
Can get a pic if you're interested?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
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You buy all sorts of other high priced "chrome" for your scooter, why not just get a replacement rod w/ joints right from Harley and dress your bike up at the same time. Thats what I did the first week I owned the bike. Chrome rod w/ heim joints from MOCO. Comes in different designs too. It's a no brainer for about $75.
I don't understand why guys cheap out on this fix. Yea you can replace the ends for about $15-20 but why not just upgrade the looks too? Pick one off the dealers rack, it's a no brainer.. JMO.
I don't understand why guys cheap out on this fix. Yea you can replace the ends for about $15-20 but why not just upgrade the looks too? Pick one off the dealers rack, it's a no brainer.. JMO.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
You buy all sorts of other high priced "chrome" for your scooter, why not just get a replacement rod w/ joints right from Harley and dress your bike up at the same time. Thats what I did the first week I owned the bike. Chrome rod w/ heim joints from MOCO. Comes in different designs too. It's a no brainer for about $75.
I don't understand why guys cheap out on this fix. Yea you can replace the ends for about $15-20 but why not just upgrade the looks too? Pick one off the dealers rack, it's a no brainer.. JMO.
I don't understand why guys cheap out on this fix. Yea you can replace the ends for about $15-20 but why not just upgrade the looks too? Pick one off the dealers rack, it's a no brainer.. JMO.
Last edited by skratch; Jan 6, 2009 at 03:17 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
I bought the exact same one. The heim joints remove the slop in the factory linkage for a firmer feel when shifting.
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5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 9
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From: north of the 49th
i made my own linkage as well and have mademany for friends etc ,am now looking for chrome or stainless rod ends to replace the stock ones, any ideas of the best place to find them at a reasonable cost? thanks
