I know its an older article, but i found a better way to make plastic and replace or make the pins/tabs we break.... Super Glue and Baking soda equal amounts make plastic hard enough to file and shape into almost anything try it :>
Ed

Thank you all for the informative information, first time poster and hope to enjoy more....
Ed
1996 GL 1500 SE
Second generation Gold Winger, second bike.

Most excellent product.... WHAT A DIFFERENCE in shifting. Great job and thanks for the instructions too, I did both seal and brace took me 2 hrs because i had to roll around on the garage floor....
Worth every penny....
Ed
96 gl1500 SE