Hello all,
I have broken the shifting linkage on 2 bikes now, 1976 175cc & 1975 360cc.; It is the linkage that connects the shifting shaft to the shifting drum inside the case. They broke at the same spot each time -at the ring around the shift lever shaft. The first time I smacked a rock pretty good with the shifter and the second time I don't remember hitting anything. This has resulted in DNF's each time. The repair is quick and easy.
Now the question- Can you weld the ring to the shaft or am I just asking for something more costly to break. The design almost seems like a shear pin set up.
I'm getting tired of riding out of the desert stuck in 1st or 4th gear.
Thanks,
I have broken the shifting linkage on 2 bikes now, 1976 175cc & 1975 360cc.; It is the linkage that connects the shifting shaft to the shifting drum inside the case. They broke at the same spot each time -at the ring around the shift lever shaft. The first time I smacked a rock pretty good with the shifter and the second time I don't remember hitting anything. This has resulted in DNF's each time. The repair is quick and easy.
Now the question- Can you weld the ring to the shaft or am I just asking for something more costly to break. The design almost seems like a shear pin set up.
I'm getting tired of riding out of the desert stuck in 1st or 4th gear.
Thanks,