32F outside, and I decide to go motorcycling. Cold road, cold tires and going left out of my drive, ass end looses it, and I'm down. skinned my knee to, but my pride is hurt mostly.
15 years of motorcycling, and I still learn stuff the hard way. (sheesh!)
A replacement shifter is needed, and the mechanism going into the gearbox is bent up a little. Is this common for this type of damage and can it be fixed? This is my main concern. No leaking fluids, but the metal rod worries me a little. The washer b/w the casing and the shifter is also done. The linkage appears to be ok.
Anyone done this before? If so what is the price?
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Been there just caved onthe primary too. The rod going into the case might be ok but it is hard to say other than seeing it. If it functions properly I wouldn't worry about it but you will need to replace the seal and other items.
Personally I would replace the linkage if it has any damage since it is a key component to driving and to have one of those link snap shifting while on the road would be a bitch.
Oh and for price figure new will run around $75 for a new shifter assembly and a little paint for the lever. You can find cheaper but if your in a hurry it will cost roughly that much maybe a little less.
The bolt holding the shifter on is ground down as well.
You're lucky. When this happened to me, In addition to what you have damaged, my primary needed replacing, clutch cable, tail plastic, and also my handlebar. Your shifter assembly is going to cost the most being how you need the linkage, the bolt and the lever. I was luck enough to get it at buellsterparts for $20!! Check them out. They have used parts at decent prices.
I may have some parts you can use. I have one side of the linkage and the bolt just laying around.
Oh yeah, i didn't mention there's just 550 kms on it. 2010 R. I'm still pretty pissed off. Might take you up on that linkage and bolt dave.
Price?
I dunno.. $10 to cover shipping?
sounds good.
do you do paypal?
Yeah, Dave.jhnsn at yahoo.com . But let me make sure I can find them before you send it. I'll get back to you in an hour or so.
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