Ah no wonder I couldn’t get it out. So you’re supposed to unscrew it completely and then spread out the opening. I just loosened mine today, it would slide in and out of the shaft by a tiny bit but it wouldn’t slide out completely. Now I know why. Thanks so much!
Yeah, that’s sort of the “trick” to getting it off. If you’ve never done it, you will do a lot of head scratching contemplating why it’s not coming off. Thanks for watching!
This is EXACTLY what I'm facing. I'm looking to reinstall the same gear lever so I'm not so sure if i should apply the hammer technique. Any help would be appreciated
Hi ELSDP! Thanks for the feedback. I have been using the iPhone for another channel of mine and I have just marveled at the video quality. Thanks for watching!
I'm looking to remove the gear lever and reinstall the same (need to remove it to remove the gearbox cover to reach the magnetic coil as per my bikes design). If i apply the hammer technique to loosen the joint, will i be able to connect it again on the shaft? If not, what could i use so that i could reinstall it. Wd40?
Hi Evil: Absolutely! And you dont need to go crazy with the hammer. Just a few taps in order to spread the lever jaws apart so that the lever slides off the shift shaft. Upon reinstallation, it never hurts to grease the shift shaft splines before re-installing the lever. Keeps rust away and makes it easier to service in the future, if needed. Thanks for watching!
@@brian.d.mobley thank you so much for such a prompt response. I was afraid widening the joint would make it hard to reinstall the same gear lever, but your comment gives me courage haha. I'll try it over this weekend and hopefully solve a presistent charging issue I'm having with the magnetic coil failing.
Hi Justin. I try to help people but have found that it’s almost impossible to diagnose problems without have the bike in front of me. Your best bet is to join the CR85 Owners Group on Facebook and share your issue along with photos in the group.
I bought my son a 1994 Kawasaki KX80 and the shifter will not install correctly (I'm sure it's something that I'm doing incorrectly). I install it and it won't shift easily because it either hits the frame or the case of the stator/flywheel. Any ideas?
@@brian.d.mobleyhey Brian, I know this comment was from 2 years ago, but I’m hoping you’ll see this and be able to offer some assistance. How would you suggest safely cutting off the gear shift arm from the shift shaft? I have a ‘24 Honda rebel 500 and the head of the bolt snapped off as I was trying to tighten it. I was thinking of maybe drilling it out but I can’t get the right angle on it, so I’m thinking of just trying to cut it off with a cut off wheel but I’m worried about damaging the shift shaft
@@NotActuallyJack It’s a risk, but a cutoff wheel could work. That’s probably your best bet. I can’t really think of a better option. You could cut off the shaft but you’d have to replace the shaft - which is not simple.
Hi MB: I am a big fan of LocTite and you CAN use it. But, most people use it incorrectly thereby negating its benefit. In order for LocTite to be effective, both the threads of the fastener and the threaded hole into which the fastener passed must be CLEAN! A shift lever is generally a very dirty place on a bike, but if you have the patience to clean everything thoroughly, go for it. LocTite is almost never NOT recommended and I use it all the time even when not called out for by the manufacturer. Thanks for watching!
Finally someone explains that the screw or fastener goes down through the groove
Haha! Yeah, that’s sort of the “trick!” Thanks for watching!
Just what i needed... Gonna try it out once replacement part arrives
Cool! Glad it helped!
Ah no wonder I couldn’t get it out. So you’re supposed to unscrew it completely and then spread out the opening. I just loosened mine today, it would slide in and out of the shaft by a tiny bit but it wouldn’t slide out completely. Now I know why. Thanks so much!
Yeah, that’s sort of the “trick” to getting it off. If you’ve never done it, you will do a lot of head scratching contemplating why it’s not coming off. Thanks for watching!
This is EXACTLY what I'm facing. I'm looking to reinstall the same gear lever so I'm not so sure if i should apply the hammer technique. Any help would be appreciated
Thx, perfect, the shift lever popped out like a bad tooth 😘😷.
The video quality is excellent btw 🎥🎬👍
Thanks Barbara! Such a simple little video turned out to be quite popular! Glad it helped you and thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing. The phone works well. Great tip. Enjoyed.👍👀
Hi ELSDP! Thanks for the feedback. I have been using the iPhone for another channel of mine and I have just marveled at the video quality. Thanks for watching!
Your hands are golden, I hope I have this talent
Hi Abdulsalam! Everyone started as a beginner! Be patient and keep improving and, someday you will be the master!!
Thanks, That's very kind
I like the iphone video. absoloutly great shot!
Thank you for the feedback! I think it worked great too! Im pretty sure Ill be using more in the future!
Wow thank you simple and easy 👍👍
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Do you think removing the shifter and leaving the bike in gear would be good antitheft? It would stop the bike being easily rolled i guess.
Good idea!
Great vid great instructions helped out a lot
Glad it helped. Im surprised by how many people have found this simple video useful. Thanks for watching!
I'm looking to remove the gear lever and reinstall the same (need to remove it to remove the gearbox cover to reach the magnetic coil as per my bikes design). If i apply the hammer technique to loosen the joint, will i be able to connect it again on the shaft? If not, what could i use so that i could reinstall it. Wd40?
Hi Evil: Absolutely! And you dont need to go crazy with the hammer. Just a few taps in order to spread the lever jaws apart so that the lever slides off the shift shaft. Upon reinstallation, it never hurts to grease the shift shaft splines before re-installing the lever. Keeps rust away and makes it easier to service in the future, if needed. Thanks for watching!
@@brian.d.mobley thank you so much for such a prompt response. I was afraid widening the joint would make it hard to reinstall the same gear lever, but your comment gives me courage haha. I'll try it over this weekend and hopefully solve a presistent charging issue I'm having with the magnetic coil failing.
thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Jesus! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Can u help me! My cr85 won’t shift past 3rd really Need some help
Hi Justin. I try to help people but have found that it’s almost impossible to diagnose problems without have the bike in front of me. Your best bet is to join the CR85 Owners Group on Facebook and share your issue along with photos in the group.
I bought my son a 1994 Kawasaki KX80 and the shifter will not install correctly (I'm sure it's something that I'm doing incorrectly). I install it and it won't shift easily because it either hits the frame or the case of the stator/flywheel. Any ideas?
It’s really had to say without having the bike in front of me, but my instinct suggests that a non OEM shift lever is being used.
Can I change the single shifter for double level shifter on cb150x 2023?
Sorry. I don’t know the specifics of the shifter for that motorcycle.
So what do I do if the bolt has a but on the bottom and just won’t come off
Hey Jodhan. I’m not sure what a “but” is, however if you can’t seem to get a bolt out, cutting off or drilling it out are options.
@@brian.d.mobleyhey Brian, I know this comment was from 2 years ago, but I’m hoping you’ll see this and be able to offer some assistance. How would you suggest safely cutting off the gear shift arm from the shift shaft? I have a ‘24 Honda rebel 500 and the head of the bolt snapped off as I was trying to tighten it. I was thinking of maybe drilling it out but I can’t get the right angle on it, so I’m thinking of just trying to cut it off with a cut off wheel but I’m worried about damaging the shift shaft
@@NotActuallyJack It’s a risk, but a cutoff wheel could work. That’s probably your best bet. I can’t really think of a better option. You could cut off the shaft but you’d have to replace the shaft - which is not simple.
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No Loctite?
Hi MB: I am a big fan of LocTite and you CAN use it. But, most people use it incorrectly thereby negating its benefit. In order for LocTite to be effective, both the threads of the fastener and the threaded hole into which the fastener passed must be CLEAN! A shift lever is generally a very dirty place on a bike, but if you have the patience to clean everything thoroughly, go for it. LocTite is almost never NOT recommended and I use it all the time even when not called out for by the manufacturer. Thanks for watching!