Ball race gear lever

[Charlie farley]

After seeing the mod to use bearings instead of plastic bush on both bmw and our gtrs , I did mine about 2000 mls ago a feel it is stable and adds a nice slick feel to the gear shift  .
As far as I can tell looking at the parts all gtr gear lever bushes are the same the kit will consist of 2 bearings , spacer in s/s,2 custom washers , stainless socket head bolt and nyloc safety nut .
If enough peeps would like I can make a kit for £20 + post  or send me your lever and I can install send it back, apart from the bearings and hex bolt all are made by me not for any profit just a nice smooth gear lever .
I have posted here to gauge demand to purchase bearings and bolts.
Charlie

[snowy]

After seeing the mod to use bearings instead of plastic bush on both bmw and our gtrs , I did mine about 2000 mls ago a feel it is stable and adds a nice slick feel to the gear shift  .

Sorry to ask the question, but can you elaborate?
Perhaps some pics? Had a look at the parts plan and can't make it out?
http://www.kawasakioriginalparts.com/road-bikes.html?blockref=99912-1486.C-06&machineid=754&year=2008&model=ZG1400A8F&country=GB

[Charlie farley]

In the gear lever there is a plastic sleve that wears very quickly making it sloppy most people don't notice, this can be replaced with ball race's that takes any side and slop out of the movement , if you want I can give the sizes of bearings  and spacer needed .

This is just a little improvement that make a change that is noticeable once completed.
Charlie

[virginiajim]

Something like this?

http://www.murphskits.com/product_info.php?cPath=130_133&products_id=463

[Charlie farley]

Yes except 2 bearings as one in the middle is not necessary and the bolt has a plane shank so that the inner race  will run parallel  not on the thread pitch.

[Charlie farley]

Something like this?
Thanks for posting  the link I could not find  it quickly.

[virginiajim]

I have that on my bike and being the unfeeling sod that I am could not tell the difference but it is more robust than what came with the bike.  I have not had any issues with it.

[Boomer]

I'm in Charlie 

[BigAlan]

Me 2, let me get back from Germany mid next week and I will remove my linkage and send it up.

Sounds like a good mod.

Alan

[Barry7]

I would be interested in that mod

[Biker Bugs]

Yes please   

[Charlie farley]

Can the peeps that wanted bearing kits please check there email especially the spam box as I think my email has gone wonky.
Cheers
Charlie

[BigAlan]

Got it, will endeavour to remove it over the weekend.

Alan

[Charlie farley]

Above all use the right size Allen key in good shape , and the thread on the linkage nearest the engine is LH thread on mine at least.

[Charlie farley]

Hi did you manage to remove your gear lever ?
Charlie