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Remove heel shifter cheap
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Port Orange, Fl
I moved the toe shifter to the outer spine, and cut two pieces of plastic 3/4" irrigation hose the right length. One I sliced lengthwise, and cut out enough so that when squeezed together it inserted into the other, giving just the right size to slip over the shaft. No vibration rattle either using plastic. Cost nothing.
Now that's a dirty scooter!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Sunnyvale, Ca.
I moved the toe shifter to the outer spine, and cut two pieces of plastic 3/4" irrigation hose the right length. One I sliced lengthwise, and cut out enough so that when squeezed together it inserted into the other, giving just the right size to slip over the shaft. No vibration rattle either using plastic. Cost nothing.
Did you maintain the stock OEM Rubber ? What was the Inside Dia ?
Looks like the shaft is thicker towards the outer primary ??
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Pacific Northwest
It's also pretty simple to remove the heel shifter and cut the splined shaft short enough to remount the toe lever only. Clean it up with a file and a little polishing and it looks factory. When (or if) you ever want the heel option back, the splined shaft only costs about $12. No funky looking caps or spacers and your shifter won't be too far outboard (and in the way).
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Sunnyvale, Ca.
It's also pretty simple to remove the heel shifter and cut the splined shaft short enough to remount the toe lever only. Clean it up with a file and a little polishing and it looks factory. When (or if) you ever want the heel option back, the splined shaft only costs about $12. No funky looking caps or spacers and your shifter won't be too far outboard (and in the way).
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Vermont
Since I moved my footboards out with a spacer kit, I wanted my lever out so the spacer behind it works best for me. You can somewhat see it here. I used a piece of anodized aluminum tubing that I stole from one of my mothers old windchimes.
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Last edited by shooter5074; Feb 22, 2011 at 09:20 AM.
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