Bob LeClair Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 2002 V11 Lemans, wanted to clean and lube the shift lever bushings as part of general servicing while the swingarm is off. The bolt spins but won't come out. The head protrudes about 3.5mm from the pork chop and won't go in further. Tried to tap it out with a brass mallet, no movement in either direction. I've put liquid wrench on the bolt and lever, no help. The shifter moves up and down okay, a little wobble at the inside end but no bind or stiffness. Any suggestions, or just leave it alone? I hate the idea of just beating on it until it's loose or breaking something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 There is a lock nut on the inboard side of the bracket. fiddly to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeClair Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, docc said: There is a lock nut on the inboard side of the bracket. fiddly to get to. I removed the nut but no movement, the shift lever moves the same with the bolt tight or loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeClair Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Found the problem: the bolt threads into the sub frame, the nut is a lock nut to secure the bolt in place. Never mind, just learning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Yeah, the tension on the pivot is adjusted with the bolt into the subframe so it moves freely, but without excessive play. Then the lock nut secures the pivot bolt position. Sometimes, it helps to add a shim between the shift lever and the subframe tab to get a smooth action without the lever twisting on the stroke. Part of tuning the external shift mechanism . . . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeClair Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, docc said: Yeah, the tension on the pivot is adjusted with the bolt into the subframe so it moves freely, but without excessive play. Then the lock nut secures the pivot bolt position. Sometimes, it helps to add a shim between the shift lever and the subframe tab to get a smooth action without the lever twisting on the stroke. Part of tuning the external shift mechanism . . . Little to no lateral play, no room for a washer, but now it's smooth with very little slop. Thanks for the input. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just an addendum for others also fettling their shifter, the lock nuts on the Heim/rose joints on the connecting shaft have been known to loosen, as well as the pinch bolt on the arm on the gearbox shaft. Adjust the rod length so the arms are parallel and check that the lever downstroke does not foul the frame sidechop in any gear (no just first). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
po18guy Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 7 hours ago, docc said: Part of tuning the external shift mechanism . . . Guzzi: the Stradivarius of shift mechanisms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hmmm . Uhhhh , it's a fiddle here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 This is what our Rube Goldberg V11 sidestand is for: to make the shifter seem positively simple and sensible. I suppose, in all fairness, rearset footpegs have always necessitated creative shift mechanisms . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnaz Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, docc said: This is what our Rube Goldberg V11 sidestand is for: to make the shifter seem positively simple and sensible. I suppose, in all fairness, rearset footpegs have always necessitated creative shift mechanisms . . . Truer words..... as they say . I had to cover both on mine with a Panigale sidestand and extended pegs and shifter so I would fit comfortably. All reversible if need be Paul B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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