shift lever position...what the heck?

[Justin B.]

Occasionally...

[blankenship]

Got it done yesterday afternoon...with $15 worth of stainless parts from the hardware store.    Used size 10-32 heim joints and 3/4"-long bolts with locknuts on the backside.  

Yessir.  Not as elegant as Justin's solution, but was able to do it quickly and covered it with the rubber boot anyway.

Thanks, fellers...MUCH more comfortable shifting now!

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Is that some sort of rubber cap covering the grease nipple?

[Bob_Roller]

What kind of a dimension do you have between bolt centers on the new linkage ?

Was it much different from what you had before ?

[blankenship]

What kind of a dimension do you have between bolt centers on the new linkage ?

Was it much different from what you had before ?  

It WAS 80mm, and is NOW 90mm.  

Is that some sort of rubber cap covering the grease nipple?  

Yep.  Have no idea as to its origin.  Any chance it's been there since it rolled out in '82?

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Is that some sort of rubber cap covering the grease nipple?  

Yep.  Have no idea as to its origin.  Any chance it's been there since it rolled out in '82?

Mine never had one.  And I don't think there were very many '82 bikes that came from the factory with one (grease nipple).  They seem to be a feature on the 1st generation ('78-'80) that had the coathanger wire linkage.

The later shift levers (w/o the nipple) had a bushing at the pivot.  I think some even had needle bearings?  (not sure on that one)

[DgM]

Shift lever on my 1983 has grease nipple AND bushing.

[Bob_Roller]

If you don't have a grease zerk on your shift lever, not a bad idea to remove the footrest, remove the shift lever, clean and lubricate the plain or needle bearing .

One of those overlooked places that need attention every once in a while .

[Justin B.]

I ordered linkage materials yesterday if anybody still needs one.  I use 1/4" rod stock for the linkage which is a bit heavier than the 6mm on the factory adjustable unit.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I ordered linkage materials yesterday if anybody still needs one.  I use 1/4" rod stock for the linkage which is a bit heavier than the 6mm on the factory adjustable unit.

Yes - just so you all will know - you need SAE wrenches to install Justin's linkage.  But it's worth it!

[Bob_Roller]

You need to 'open up' the hole in the shift lever on the transmission, the OEM hole is too small, the hole needs to be .250 inches or a little over 6 mm .

[Justin B.]

I have just made up three adjustable selector rods.  PM me if needed...

[nhmaf]

I'd order one for my new acquisition, but it is the old style with the lever directly attached to the transmission rather than the linkage to the peg-mounted lever. :-(

[Justin B.]

I have known a coule of folks upgrade to the later type shifter.  I'm not sure what all was required but I wonder if a l/h footpeg/shifter assembly would do the trick?

[nhmaf]

I was looking at a used left footpeg/shift linkage on feebay last night - maybe I'll take the one off the R65 and see how it would match up on the /7..