treedogg
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Post by treedogg on Aug 1, 2023 12:30:33 GMT -7
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Post by RedAndBlack on Aug 1, 2023 13:16:27 GMT -7
Hard to tell. Since any bend in the shifter would've likely happened at the part of the shifter that's already bent, An easy reference should be comparing the angle of the two straight parts on the shifter. They should match by facing the same angle/direction. Hope that makes sense. Hard to describe over text. Reference my excellent drawing below. Attachments:
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Post by treedogg on Aug 1, 2023 15:55:57 GMT -7
Hard to tell. Since any bend in the shifter would've likely happened at the part of the shifter that's already bent, An easy reference should be comparing the angle of the two straight parts on the shifter. They should match by facing the same angle/direction. Hope that makes sense. Hard to describe over text. Thank you, that does make sense. It does appear as though I did slightly bend it inwards. Maybe around 5-10mm. Would I be correct in saying, with the way it is designed, it seems as though all force/damage would occur at the bend in the lever, and shouldn't have bothered the bushing where it connects? It still shifts freely, and appears to be structurally sound... And further more, does anyone feel that it might be harmful to run it this way, and should I just replace it ASAP? I feel like it's fine to use it in the mean time, since it doesn't impede my boot from proper movement and shifts normally... I also suppose I could just remove it and bend it back a bit in a vice, while trying not to damage it. Regardless, very glad I lucked out and I was able to catch it before anything else got damaged... Maybe some engine covers are in order, you never know when things can go awry! |
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Post by RedAndBlack on Aug 1, 2023 22:27:28 GMT -7
Thank you, that does make sense. It does appear as though I did slightly bend it inwards. Maybe around 5-10mm. Would I be correct in saying, with the way it is designed, it seems as though all force/damage would occur at the bend in the lever, and shouldn't have bothered the bushing where it connects? It still shifts freely, and appears to be structurally sound... I Think so. I'm no metallurgist, but generally the weakest point of anything when it comes to a lateral force is an area that is already bent. I wouldn't imagine a bushing would make any change to the angle of the bend, however, it may push the bent part further away from the bike to make it more comfortable.And further more, does anyone feel that it might be harmful to run it this way, and should I just replace it ASAP? I feel like it's fine to use it in the mean time, since it doesn't impede my boot from proper movement and shifts normally... I also suppose I could just remove it and bend it back a bit in a vice, while trying not to damage it. I rode with a noticeably bent shifter for a couple months before I replaced it with a used one. It's a strong part, that's why they usually bend vs breaking. It'll be fine. But obviously it's not the correct angle and may cause you to alter your shifting or cause more contact with your book and the bike when shifting. 1 cm isn't much.
I would say if you notice it, replace it. If not, it's probably fine. Regardless, very glad I lucked out and I was able to catch it before anything else got damaged... Maybe some engine covers are in order, you never know when things can go awry! |
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treedogg
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Post by treedogg on Aug 2, 2023 14:52:45 GMT -7
Thank you for your advice and time Red and Black!
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Post by mt10orc on Aug 3, 2023 18:54:34 GMT -7
Thank you for your advice and time Red and Black! R&B is the shizznit |
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Post by mindcrime79 on Aug 3, 2023 23:12:56 GMT -7
Just bend it back. Dear God.
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