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SB8R gear linkage woes

 
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jatexup



Joined: 24 Jan 2009
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Location: London

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:19 pm    Post subject: SB8R gear linkage woes Reply with quote

Hi,

Whilst out on my SB8R today, when attempting to change down through the gears the carbon-fibre gear linkage rod became disconnected from the lever attached to the gearbox sprocket. Upon closer examination when I arrived home (albeit still in 5th gear!), it was clear that the bolt in the metal rose joint on the end of the c/f rod which attaches it to the lever had sheared off, leaving part of it inside the lever!

If anyone has such items I'd be extremely grateful. Unless I can get a spare lever/rod unit then I'll attempt to get the existing one sorted by drilling out the broken-off bold and getting the gear lever re-threaded, and see if I can get the other bit sorted so that it might be possible to get the rose joint end of the bolt out of the bit that unscews from the c/f rod, or indeed get one made up if necessary. Here's hoping anywasy!.
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madasfook



Joined: 16 Jul 2008
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Location: sunny south west

PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i did try and get a carbon link rod from the factory but they do not stock them any more , luckly i still have the good old alloy one Very Happy
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oily



Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The gear lever, isn't it a TL1000 item? and an alloy rose jointed rod, no problem to get made Wink
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madasfook



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the alloy replacement number is 505182680 or for the carbon one is 505182080 if you email the factory they do have quite a good spaires dept Very Happy
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jatexup



Joined: 24 Jan 2009
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:57 pm    Post subject: SB8R linkage Reply with quote

Hi guys,

Thanks very much for your extremely helpful and swift responses - it's very much appreciated.

Best regards,

John
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