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max

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well, here is another question while we are at it. I removed the shifter from the shaft to allow me to adjust its' position. When I replaced it on the shaft, the shaft itself moved inward toward the motor. The shaft seems ok and the pinch bolt went right in and tightened right up. But the shaft is flush with the outside surface of the shifter. I rode the bike afterward and all seemed well. I can't remember if the shaft stuck out a bit from the shifter prior to this or not. I'm concerned that the groove in the shaft where the pinch bolt is supposed to slide through may not be positioned properly . That would allow damage to the splines on the shaft and also the shifter could fall off eventually.
So my question is: if the shaft is suppoed to stick out a bit from the shifter surface, how do I keep the shaft from slipping into the engine case while slipping the shifter back on? I did notice the small hole drilled into the end of the shaft and I'm wondering if the trick is to insert some type of tool into that to keep the shaft from slipping into the motor.
Sure appreciate any advice in this matter as always. max:unsure:
 
Don't panic Max, the shaft is a floater - if the bolt went freely it is just fine and dandy.
 
max
Are you referring to the shaft onto which the gear lever is attached? If so it merely passes through the cast side plate which carries the footrest etc. Behind that is a vertical rod with an adjustable ball joint at both ends and its that which connects to the lever/shaft which enters the gearbox.

There are three adjustment points on the gearchange:
The eccentric foot on the gear lever.
The position of the gear lever on the shaft splines.
The length of the rod behind the side plate.
 
As Graham said just reach in back there from the bottom you will feel the pivot rod, just push toward the cast plate and put on the lever, It shook me up the first time I did it.
 
Since the topic of the gear shifter came up, I am getting some false shifts into first. My Norge seems to shift into first but actually I have to shift down again for it go into gear. Is this an adjustment issue on the linkage to the transmission or have I not yet got this bike figured out?
Bob
 
Bob

Is that when the engine is idling and the bike stationary, and especially when the engine and transmission are cold? If so it's normal and the remedy is keep pressure on the gear lever and start releasing the clutch lever when first will be selected. Oil viscosity in the gearbox is the culprit.
 
Graham,
Yes is the answer to your inquiries.Thanks for that bit of info.
Bob
 
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