Lucky Phil Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just received my upgrade cover and shifter kit. Now I just need the time to install it. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just received my upgrade cover and shifter kit. Now I just need the time to install it. Ciao whats this about, ie what parts and why is it an upgrade? Afaik it's only a problem with 2002 models having the oversized pawl boss. which part is the boss... boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooter Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A boss is a raised part of a casting. In this case it's what the spring winds around to actuate the pawl, now if I knew what exactly a pawl did and how it gets moved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldini Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 which part is the boss... boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just received my upgrade cover and shifter kit. Now I just need the time to install it. Ciao whats this about, ie what parts and why is it an upgrade? New cover with extra excentric adjuster, the shifter pawl, a banana shaped link the joins the two gear wheel pins as in a previous photo on this thread,new springs and a few other bits and pieces. Naturally doesnt come with the shifter shaft seal fitted to the cover or included. Will report on the outcome when I fit it up. My gearbox shift lever sometimes semi sticks for a fraction and you feel it tap the top of your boot after the shift has been done. I've already changed the shifter springs so this upgrade with additional adjustment and extra support for the selector gear pivot pins should shift better...I hope. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBBenson Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 When you get it all back together, refill with Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil. It will shift like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooter Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 When you get it all back together, refill with Redline Heavy Shockproof gear oil. It will shift like butter. what is the specified oil, and how does that stuff differ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBBenson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Spec'd is Agip Rotra SAE 80 W/90, but the Shockproof gear oil is really nice. Don't be put off by the cherry yogurt color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 +1 on the RedLine Shockproof - but avoid overfilling as it is VERY clingy! I am also an RLSP "Lightweight" advocate for the gearbox (blue milkshake). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBBenson Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am also an RLSP "Lightweight" advocate for the gearbox (blue milkshake). Meaning for the bevel/final drive? Or as an alternate for the transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Spec'd is Agip Rotra SAE 80 W/90, but the Shockproof gear oil is really nice. Don't be put off by the cherry yogurt color. and 20ml of mollyslip... but I never have cos ya cant get anything like that here... does this redline stuff have similer in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooter Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 No moly in gearbox, only final drive from what I've been reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I am also an RLSP "Lightweight" advocate for the gearbox (blue milkshake). Meaning for the bevel/final drive? Or as an alternate for the transmission? Good question, for sure. The gearbox/6speed/in American: "transmission" (that has the gear sets in it and that side plate shifting mechanism with the pi$$y springs). The Italian manuals call it the "cambio." The bevel box/ rear drive/ American slang: "the chunk", in Italian - "trasmissione posteriore." In the manuals, see that "trasmissione secondaria" (final drive") includes the bevel box and the cardan shaft assembly. So, this thread is about the "gearbox" not the final drive, so no moly specification. Yet, the RedLine ShockProof (they make other gear oil products that are not specified "ShockProof") are said to contain a "synthetic moly" good for both the gearbox and especially, the bevel box. 'Heavy in the bevel" seems the correct spec from Redline (again, cautions against overfilling! Internal pressures at operating temperatures are likely higher than factory.) I've never used RLSP heavy in my gearbox, only the lightweight. Lots of other oils, too, but +1 on the better shifting. Numerous members have reported this consistently over the years. Your gearbox will likely love you back . . . whether the Lightweight (blue) or Heavy (pink). I know an extraordinary V11 rider with high sport mileage that uses Superlight in both . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooter Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I haven't looked them up but I fully expect those high end products to cost silly silly money in NZ. How often do they need changing? Regular 90wt gear oil is cheap as chips, it's straight mineral 30w engine oil aka lawnmower oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 yip... I use agip as MG says, box and finel drive $17 thats not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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