Short shifter and cable bushings
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Short shifter and cable bushings
I recently got the CT short shifter and cable bushings installed but have noticed that it's a little harder than I expected to get it to first gear. Reverse is fine, but first takes more force to get to than it seems it should. Does anyone know of a way to make it a bit smoother again, or have similar issues?
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Yes. The cable bushings will make it harder to shift. Does shifting feel heavier? At least it did for me. I don't know whether I've gotten used to it or the shift cables loosened up, but it feels easy to shift know. I don't have the same focus that I had before when trying to shift, it all comes naturally now.
But once in awhile, shifting to first takes a little focus.
But once in awhile, shifting to first takes a little focus.
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I have a weighted shift knob, but it's not the skunk2 knob. I added some lithium grease to the bottom of the short shifter and that seemed to help. Guess I didn't have enough the first time around. It seems to be loosening up through use, or I'm just getting used to it. Maybe I'll have my sister take it for a quick spin and see if she notices it.
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i too have noticed mine especially hard to move left for 1st and 2nd.. I must try this lithium grease solution.. I've had the base bushings, cable bushings, and ss for about 2 years... so I guess that's not bad.. I've never done this greasing stuff before..I guess I'll have to see it when i buy the lithium grease lol.
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