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Gear shifter Linkage Rubber Boots

Kiwi Canuck

Kiwi Canuck

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I am looking for one of these boots for the gear linkage on my 1980 GS1000S, I don't really want to buy another one of these linkages ($30) just to get the boot.
Any one have one or know where I can get them individually, I actually need 2 of them, and if available is it possible to replace the boot without disassembling the riveted ball joint?

 
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I've been looking for one too but haven't made it a huge priority. Maybe you can reuse something else like a spark plug boot cover or such? That's what the local OReilly's Auto Parts store did for my starter solenoid boot.
 
Well, the good news is that particular linkage assembly is used on a bunch of bikes (part # 25520-47000 ; http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/c/suzuki_motorcycle/parts ) so may help with expanded ebay search. Not so good news is the gear selector/shift lever itself is yet another 1-year-1-model Suzuki bit... (ask me how i know :mad:)

Haven't seen a source for the boots themselves, but add a couple more to your list if you unearth 'em, please. :D Thinking that they'd need to be split and glued for placement on linkage hardware(?) Also, thought about the Plasti Dip route... but only for about 8 seconds.
 
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It is possible to slip the boots on and off the linkage - with plenty of lube. I use rubber grease.

I may have a couple of 450 ones here Kiwi - I'll have a look today. We don't run them on the race bike linkages.
 
GregT said:
It is possible to slip the boots on and off the linkage - with plenty of lube. I use rubber grease.

I may have a couple of 450 ones here Kiwi - I'll have a look today. We don't run them on the race bike linkages.
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OK that would be awesome if you have some.

Let me know if you find any.

Cheers,

David.
 
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