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Location:
Sutherland, Sydney
Registered:
June 2002
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 Re: DIY Shortend Shifter +Shortshift URL link
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Fri, 12 July 2002 12:16
 
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G'day,
just thought I'd say how much a difference lengthening* your
shifter makes to your gear changes. Shortening is good, but you should combine that with a shorter throw while you row.
If you are just going to shorten the shifter only then here's a note on cutting that tough steel. Grab a good (or new)hacksaw blade plus a helpful, albeit game, friend with a strong grip to hold your shifter while you hack. Should only take a minute or so. Make sure you wrap an old sheet or towel around it to catch the filings.
If you don't give a rats about quality or are waiting for a tap/die kit, whack a Supercheap Auto gearknob on it which is fastened on with 3 allen key bolts.
*the shifter is lengthened below the pivot point.
Rather than explain something you may already be aware of, feel free to check this short shifter mod site for an ST185.
http://member.newsguy.com/~gtfour/shifter.htm
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