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Offline leekellerking

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Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« on: April 15, 2009, 08:46:12 PM »
Okay, I probably know the answer, but I have to ask:

Is it normal for the shifter on my Nighthawk 650 to hit the left exhaust pipe when I downshift?  Or do I have a bent shifter?

I didn't really notice until I rode (across a parking lot) without my ear plugs the other day.  I could clearly hear the "clink" of metal on metal.

I tried adjusting the shifter up one notice on the shaft, but then I could not upshift well.

If it is a bent shifter lever, can i just pull it off and whack it with a mallet?  Or do I need to heat it up to soften the temper, first?   ???

Inquiring minds need to know!


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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 08:52:46 PM »
Check that your exhaust pipe is in the right place, not usual for shifter to move unless you dropped your bike!
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2009, 05:38:55 AM »
Take it off the bike and bend it back.  Unless you need to bend it a bunch you wont need to heat it. 
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2009, 07:24:12 AM »
Quote from: Hush on April 15, 2009, 08:52:46 PM
Check that your exhaust pipe is in the right place, not usual for shifter to move unless you dropped your bike!


Yea, about that.  There are no pictures, so it didn't happen, right?   ::)
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2009, 04:14:48 PM »
Right!!!! ;D
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2009, 04:23:02 PM »
After looking at my NH iam guessing you bent the shift lever cause there is still a alot of room to adjust it up or down and still not hit the pipe and mine has a brand new lever on it cause the previous PO rat ***** it and bent it to fit his tiny feet.   and ( earplugs????)
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2009, 04:30:51 PM »
Why don't you tell us how you REALLY feel?   ;D

I guess I'll be trying to bend it back (after a slew of other minor repairs).  Or spend $30 or so for a new lever.   :'(

Lee


Quote from: WFO on April 16, 2009, 04:23:02 PM
After looking at my NH iam guessing you bent the shift lever cause there is still a alot of room to adjust it up or down and still not hit the pipe and mine has a brand new lever on it cause the previous PO rat ***** it and bent it to fit his tiny feet.   and ( earplugs????)
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2009, 04:44:08 PM »
Quote from: leekellerking on April 16, 2009, 04:30:51 PM
Why don't you tell us how you REALLY feel?   ;D

I guess I'll be trying to bend it back (after a slew of other minor repairs).  Or spend $30 or so for a new lever.   :'(

Lee


Quote from: WFO on April 16, 2009, 04:23:02 PM
After looking at my NH iam guessing you bent the shift lever cause there is still a alot of room to adjust it up or down and still not hit the pipe and mine has a brand new lever on it cause the previous PO rat ***** it and bent it to fit his tiny feet.   and ( earplugs????)


I just don't like re bending stuff sure it might work but wouldn't you hate to have it fall off a new genuine honda one on ebay was 17 bucks.
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2009, 05:35:17 PM »
Put it in a vice and wail on it till it bends back where it should be! ;D
And remember, always put down your side stand before walking away from the bike. :D
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Re: Shifter Issues -- 1982 CB650SC
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2009, 08:43:29 PM »
Quote from: Hush on April 16, 2009, 05:35:17 PM
Put it in a vice and wail on it till it bends back where it should be! ;D
And remember, always put down your side stand before walking away from the bike. :D


Vices?  We don't need no stinking vices!  If I can't do it with a rubber mallet and the sidewalk, it will have to wait.

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