Gear Lever - new one ?

[Keef]

Hi
My gear lever was very loose when I bought my Dommi. I made some mods to it so that it would tighten up and it has been good for about 4000kms.

Now it's getting loose again , just wondering if anyone has had cause to replace the gear lever ? Any suggestions?

The Shaft seems to be in good condition , I think the lever is just worn from being used while loose.

[Rubberchicken]

I'm on my 3rd or 4th I think...

They do tend to come loose, and if you're not careful they will stuff up both the splines on the lever and the shaft.

[Keef]

Ah OK , I'll stop being cheap and get a new one

[Rubberchicken]

Indeed. They're a bit dear.

[kenny1950]

Try drilling out the threads and put a high tensile bolt right through. Also remove a little of the gap where it nips together. I managed to salvage a worn spline and its still tight after 2 years.

Ken

Hi
My gear lever was very loose when I bought my Dommi. I made some mods to it so that it would tighten up and it has been good for about 4000kms.

Now it's getting loose again , just wondering if anyone has had cause to replace the gear lever ? Any suggestions?

The Shaft seems to be in good condition , I think the lever is just worn from being used while loose.

[Rubberchicken]

Try drilling out the threads and put a high tensile bolt right through.

Be careful with that though, the chain runs pretty close above the shifter.

[Lam]

Hi
My gear lever was very loose when I bought my Dommi. I made some mods to it so that it would tighten up and it has been good for about 4000kms.

Now it's getting loose again , just wondering if anyone has had cause to replace the gear lever ? Any suggestions?

The Shaft seems to be in good condition , I think the lever is just worn from being used while loose.

It does seem to b a weak point wit Dommies and you need to check regularly.I,m on my 3rd lever,I totally destroyed a brand new one from David Silvers a couple of months back when I needed to jam on and go down the gears

You say shaft is ok,so new lever should be grand.

If the shaft was damaged you could put a bolt into the shaft/lever.I,ve done this and the thing won,t budge.Need to b steady with a drill etc etc.

Will try to post a pic tomorrow,easier to view than put in words

[Keef]

Thansk guys , I will get a new one.
I have removed some material from where it pinches together before and that worked as I could tighten it up.
But it's started to come loose again.

[beertastic]

I've got a spares/repairs '89 dommie in central London if you need a part...

[Keef]

I've got a spares/repairs '89 dommie in central London if you need a part...

Thanks for the offer but I'm a little bit south of you here in Sydney Australia
I asked my local bike shop , a honda gear lever will cost me $60, I'll hunt around and find a cheaper after market one.