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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 04:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think I posted this once before and didnt come up with much, dont remember though.

Here is the issue
99 S3
Its more prominent on the shifter side, but still present slightly on brake side.

The foot peg wobbles quite a bit.
I put a small rubber washer in there to take up some slack, but then when I tightened it the shifter didnt want to move, was restricted.

The problem I am having is that with it being so loose the linkage moves too much and doesnt always move smoothly, the gear changes dont always work (using air shifter, drag bike)

Please, I need help on this bad, its really affecting my motorcycle, I need more consistency.

If I wasnt clear or you have more questions to help determine a fix, please do not hesitate to ask.

I really appreciate any help or advice you all can give.

thank you
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Foximus
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

use either a brass, bronze, or nylon shimming washer instead.
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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

that the only option? Am I the only one with this issue or is it common?
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Foximus
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think its fairly common, and the way its made, the footpeg can only slide so far into to its recess, so shimming the shifter is actually just a normal option.
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Onebadx1
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

These are for an X1, but I'm pretty sure they're the same as the S3, but don't hold me to it. Brake and Shifter bushings are the same #.

See below:









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Natexlh1000
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 10:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Take the peg off, replace the plastic bushing.
While it's off, scrape off the paint from the frame where it contacts the moving bits.
Grease the shaft and reinstall.
You should be able to tighten the nut without binding the shifter or brake.
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Buellistic
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Call "AL" at www.AmericanSportBike.com and he will take care of that problem for you !!!
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Kalali
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Al has a small kit that includes bronze bushings and washers designed specifically for this purpose. I bought it over year ago and is still holding up real well. It eliminates most if not all the slack. I thought it was a tad pricey (~$35) but still well worth it given the available options.
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Guell
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

On asb it says that the bushings arnt available at the moment.
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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 04:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought new bushing from dealership, but they look in about the same condition as whats in the bike. I'll swap them out anyway and see if that does it.
Thanks guys!

If it doesnt work I'll call up Al or go to the hardware
store to look for some teeny tiny shims to put in there.
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Onebadx1
Posted on Monday, January 17, 2011 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When I installed mine (factory) they were tight. I greased them up. They eventually broke in. I tried getting the ones from Al a year or so ago. They were not avail.
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Littlebuggles
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 04:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Old style shifter is super sloppy.

If you decide you're still not comfortable with the way it all works get the new shifter and carefully toss (so it doesn't come back) your boomerang shifter into the recycle bin. The new style shifter mounts using one of the primary cover allen screws. Then you can tighten up the foot peg so you feel like it's securely on the bike. 'Course that won't help your brake side, but it's something.
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Hybridmomentspass
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Put the plastic bushing (new) in....not much help.
I'll be calling up Al in the morning (well HIS AM, it'll be lunch for me)
I've GOT to get this sorted out, and super quick.
I'd wanted to swap to the later style linkage before, but for the money, I cant justify it. Especially since I'd have to redo my airshifter setup = more work, trial and error to get the correct adjustment.

I really do appreicate yalls advice.
I'll be calling Al (as advised) as well as trying to find some really really thin shims tomorrow (as advised)

Again, thanks
And please dont hesitate to add if you have more info

HMP
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