Triumphrat

camaromullet · 06-21-2005

i'm very angry over this so i won't go into details but the very tip of my shifter shaft has broken off. i have already taken the clutch out and what not and i know i will have to go in through the sump to get this out. i guess what i am wondering is can i avoid replacing the shaft somehow? i've been waiting to order some raask rearsets and i was wondering if the the linkage would fit on whats left of the shaft.

cafetbird · 06-21-2005

It's possible to make a fix. Particularly if you are going to rear sets, you may never need to replace the shaft!

Since the shaft is only case hardenend, you can center drill what remains of the shaft if you are handy (and careful). Get the hardest industrial drill bit you can find, and you need at least 3-5 full threads to get this to hold. Then gently tap this hole (make sure you use the correct size drill for the tap), and use a cap screw w/ washer to hold the shift linkage in place. Using some red Loctite will help set the screw.

Don't feel so bad, I have broken mine shaft end off twice. I used this fix both times until I could get around to replacing the shaft - the first time it held for 1 full year. After the second drop, I installed frame sliders....

[ This message was edited by: cafetbird on 2005-06-21 21:16 ]

camaromullet · 06-21-2005

you don't have any pics do you???

cafetbird · 06-21-2005

Man, I don't know where to start looking for them, but I'll see!

Scot