Installed shifter brace, what a difference!

[JohnUSA]

I read that the "play" in the shifter shaft can cause shift shaft seal leak.

In the service records that came with my bike was an invoice for replacing that seal. Upon inspecting the shaft seal, I could see that it was not leaking, and was well seated in it's recess. So, made the decision to protect it (and avoid a future replacement), and install the shifter brace.

I took it for a road test today. Wow! Rock solid shifts, with no more play in the shifter.

If you're on the fence on this mod, get off the fence and just do it.

[virgilmobile]

As a added bonus, although not confirmed,I believe that the poor shift problem also leads to the shift fork not being aligned properly...Maybe causing the abnormal wear on the fork and the dreaded transmission gear noise.

[JohnUSA]

I've read that as well. I wasn't having any shifting problems, but you can definitely tell the difference after installing the brace.

Money well spent, IMO.

[idflyit]

ok where do i get this shifter brace

[tnt9339]

Her you go.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-2000-Gold ... :rk:1:pf:0

Tony

[89 1500]

Doing mine tomorrow. Finally did the long ride to trade my 89 for the 93 and it isn't done yet. Did my 89 7 years ago worth the hour and a half out of the day for the result.