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July 28th, 2009, 06:37 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Kamaboko
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250R Posts: 5
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Reversed gear shift lever!?
As embarrassing as it may be for my second post:
I recently laid down my bike while trying to make a left U-turn. There was "hidden" loose gravel (lol), my rear tire skidded in mid-turn and...yeah, you know the rest. Luckily, it was at slow speed. Unluckily, it busted up my bike some. What is of concern is my gear shift lever. Normally it points towards the nose of the bike, but after picking up my bike post-fall it was pointing to the rear. After some strenuous tugging, I was able to flip it back. I rode back to my home some 20 miles without problems, but I feel somewhat uneasy still. Any recommendations regarding the gear shift lever? Is it fine or should I replace it? |
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July 28th, 2009, 06:41 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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Take the the shift lever off and inspect it for any signs of cracks or tears in the metal. If any are present then replace it. If not then it should be fine, just keep a close eye on it.
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July 28th, 2009, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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take it off and try to straighten it out the best you can. like snake said, inspect it for damage and how strong it looks.
don't try to straighten it out while still on the bike as you can cause damage to the shift shaft if you pry it hard enough. how does the shifting feel now? |
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July 28th, 2009, 11:02 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Kamaboko
Location: Hawaii
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250R Posts: 5
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Quote:
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The shifting feels more "loose" now, and the lever itself is somewhat bent inwards towards the bike. It's not bent at the hinge, but the shaft is bent. I'll post the results after I've taken it off and given it a more thorough inspection. |
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July 28th, 2009, 11:07 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Nick
Location: Sacramento, California.
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379
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Put some heat to it and get it nice and strait. Otherwise you will pay over $30 shipped for a new one
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