How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
Jun 2, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
Like the title says...how? I know it has to be something simple...I just havent found it yet...Ive tried everything but the Jaws of Life. Pleaaaaaase help!!!
Jun 2, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
Did you take the bolt all the way out that clamps the shifter on? the shaft is notched past the splines, and the shifter won't come off unless you pull the bolt out. If that is not the problem,try taking a large screwdriver and prying the slot on the shifter open a little,that will make it slide off the splines easier. Hope this helps you out.
Jun 2, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
I already tried that, the thing is, I broke the original bolt so I just drilled out the threads and put in a bolt and nut because I couldnt find a replacement screw. I already hammered a screwdriver in there...If i go any further, Im scared I may break something. Ill try using a larger screwdriver, but incase that dont work...Any more suggestions?
Jun 2, 2003 | 08:37 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
well this is stupid, but u may have forgotten...oil helps. Spray some wd40 on it let it soak and try agian. See if u want to get a new shifter and do what survayor said...CUT! Try cutting it down just be for it is compleaty cut trough. This will weaken the struckture of it and u should be able to pry it off! Im in the fire dept and if u want, we can try the jaws of life! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Jun 5, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
OK! I finally got it this time around. I gave up on it for a few days cuz I had another project to finish first. I put some WD-40 on it, and got a bigger screwdriver to space it out some more, sure enough, it popped right off. I should have used the bigger one in the first place. The threads on the shifter pedal are stripped almost completely, but the shifter itself is fine. You guys think of any way to re-thread the shifter pedal? or should I just give in and buy a new one.
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Jun 5, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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How do I get the #%&)@! shifter off a 250ex?
well.....u can use a special kit that remakes treades you can get this kid at lows or sears or homedept but ...this may weaken the structure of it a little. It is only the shifter so a little waekness shouldn't harm it enought for your atttention.
