Loose gearshift lever yz426

**FROSTY:Me** · 20th October 2008, 11:13

I agree with Katman. --
Welding and drilling etc-- the thought makes me shudder.
I'd price up a shift rod. Its not a huge job to change em.
BUT-- Given your bikes a couple of years old Getting a new lever although only adressing half the problem might just get the whole plot rolling for awhile

**skidMark** · 20th October 2008, 11:15

Originally Posted by Katman

Sorry Mark, but with all due respect, you are doing yourself no favours, with your level of mechanical advice, should you ever hope to be employed at my workshop.

We are talking home jobs working with what hes got, if he was a customer i would just order replacement parts not just rig something up, i was under the impression he wanted a cheap fix.

**laserracer** · 20th October 2008, 14:12

steel 1 i think

**laserracer** · 20th October 2008, 14:17

BOYZ, BOYZ,

no fighting over my stupid gearshift lever, i study and consider each reply , maybe i should have said... fast,cheap, quick fix,.. I JUST WANNA RIDE THE FUCN THING im old and the less time i stay not riding the greater the chance ill just seize up and end up with a walking frame

yeah the steel alloy thing i clicked onto but maybe he thought it was a steel shifter,and yes i know i should replace the shifter shaft,BUT ..im fast, cheap, and quick, at least thats what the missis says

im now looking for a replacement steel shifter
cheers guys

**skidMark** · 20th October 2008, 14:18

Originally Posted by laserracer

BOYZ, BOYZ, no fighting over my stupid gearshift lever, i study and consider each reply , maybe i should have said... fast,cheap, quick fix,.. I JUST WANNA RIDE THE FUCN THING im old and the less time i stay not riding the greater the chance ill just seize up and end up with a walking frame

yeah the steel alloy thing i clicked onto but maybe he thought it was a steel shifter,and yes i know i should replace the shifter shaft,BUT ..im fast, cheap, and quick, at least thats what the missis says

i know i will probably regret it im now looking for a replacement steel shifter
cheers guys

the chinese bikes have steel shift levers so if you can find an importer in your area of pit bikes etc give that a shot.

**laserracer** · 20th October 2008, 14:32

my sons yz250 2t has a real nice black steel one (no brand name on it) i may have to borrow it, just to try

( and never give it back)

did i say that out loud oh well i supose thats one way to stop him always kicking my arse, oooooohhh.. look tim your shift lever must have fallen off on our last ride..how do you like my new shift lever looks just like your old one

**skidMark** · 20th October 2008, 15:11

Originally Posted by laserracer

my sons yz250 2t has a real nice black steel one (no brand name on it) i may have to borrow it, just to try

( and never give it back)

did i say that out loud oh well i supose thats one way to stop him always kicking my arse, oooooohhh.. look tim your shift lever must have fallen off on our last ride..how do you like my new shift lever looks just like your old one

Wish i had a father like you lol

**laserracer** · 20th October 2008, 16:16

hey skidmark ...you have... HELLO son..

long time no see can i borrow ya gearshift lever

**westie** · 20th October 2008, 23:08

A half ass fix will undoubtedly produce a half ass solution. Just look at half my bikes!

If ya go with the steel one it may keep you going for a while longer. Then you'll need to replace your; gearshift lever, shift shaft, sons gear shift lever and mechanical theories.

All the best

**laserracer** · 21st October 2008, 06:54

Thanks westie .. i always wondered why i fall off chairs i better go see the doc about that half arsed thing, if it gets to bad ...solution.. let my son borrow a real bike to ride (4 stroke)after ive welded on the hand shifter off a army indian the left hand clutch and shifter both being on the same side should keep him busy... meanwhile i borrow his blusmoke 250 and forget to give it back ....ooooppppsss
or if things really get bad i could fit my bike with one of those adjustable gear shift levers (vicegrips)