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Loose shifter? Weld it up!

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My brother in law's GS550e was hard to get into neutral, so I took off the shifter assembly and welded them up rock solid from the back. Saved some bucks over new. Plan to do the same to my 1100E this weekend. CHEAP FIX! All you need is a Harbor frieght flux core welder.
 
Could you post some pics of exactly what you are doing so I can understand a bit better. I'm trying to picture what you are making 'rock solid' and how it helps find neutral.

Thanks
 
I am waiting for pictures, too, but I seem to remember that the 550's shifter is a series of linkages betwen the pedal and the shaft. :-k

I just can't picture how welding something that is supposed to pivot is good. :o

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I'm with you Steve--welding a pivot point? I'm confused as well--pics please.
 
I needed new steering head bearings so I welded them up. Saved $16, well worth it.
 
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Yeah, we've done it again. :oops:

Now to get back on topic:



Madbikebreaker, we're just killing time by hijacking your thread while waiting for those pictures.

We just want to know how welding on the shift linkages helps you find neutral.
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Pic 1

Pic 1

Sorry for the crazy angle, but I didn't want to take it back off. I welded the BACK of the shift pivot ball thiny to the shift to the shift boss. Does that make more sense? After reading the posts I stopped and didn't do it to my bike, just my Bro in laws. His problem now if it's not a good thng to do. Cheapo didn't want to buy new parts.
 
OK, I think I have it figured out.

Here is part of the "Gear Shifting" fiche from Alpha Sports:

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Aparently the stud that holds the pivot on the back side of part #30 is loose, as well as the same setup on part #35. :-k

Not sure what normally holds them, but apparently welding the stud to the other parts makes sense. :D

The early descriptions of "took off the shifter assembly and welded them up rock solid " and no further clarification really left everyone guessing.
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Yes, makes sense now. Those studs get loose and wobble around. I've tightened them up before by using a punch with a point to flare them out a little but the welding idea is a good one.

Those little heim joint boots fall apart after awhile and Suzuki discontinued the GS version, but the Bandit version fit nicely on the GS shift linkage.
 
Sorry for the confusion. But didn't think of the diagram. Thanks Steve. On the 550 I have done so far, the little arm was ready fall out. Suzuki still sells them but for $33 a pop. I know a lot people say you can't well this type of metal, but this litte harbor freight flux core jobber seems to weld anything I throw at it. Not sure how long it will last, but I would have had to replace it anyway. Also greased up the ball joints well with bearing grease.
 
Another though?

Another though?

The actual shift arm part #35 is loose on the shaft. Has anyone tried to drill it out a bit and put like a brass bushing in there? Was thinking of that as the next logical step.:-k
 
This had me worried a bit at first, I came across a few MX bikes that had their shifters welded on, so it would be a bugger to take the cases apart. People need to remember to tighten the little bolt properly that holds onto the splines so they dont get stripped:rolleyes:
 
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