StevieB
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 02:32 PM |
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Gear mechanism mounting (BEC R1)
Can anyone help me out with how to mount my gear stick and the mechnism.
I was going to mount the mechnism to the engine cradle, just above the lever on the engine, but am worried about compromising the strength of the
cradle (though, I guess I'll have to compromise something wherever I mount it).
The other bit I'm struggling with is the lever itself - MK didn't attach the tabs before powder coating, so I need a way of mounting the
stick securely.
Any help and pics would be hugely appreciated.
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 02:33 PM |
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dont you fancy a paddle shift?
much better and easier
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worX
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 02:36 PM |
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there are a few more photos on my web site if you need them...
hth
Steve
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StevieB
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 02:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zxrlocost
dont you fancy a paddle shift?
much better and easier
I did originally have one on my order from MK, but Phil wasn't happy to sell it to me as he didn't rate it at the time.
But yes, I would rather have a paddle shift - as long as I can think of another way of mounting the original bike switchgear that I want to use (maybe
an aircraft style joystick in the centre tunnel?)
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worX
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 02:43 PM |
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I also wanted a paddle shift to start off with, but after I drove one, I reckon I can change gear quicker with a conventional shift - obviously thats
just my opinion, but for that reason alone it's worth sticking with a gearlever.
Steve.
and here is a pic of the lever mounted...
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[Edited on 17/4/07 by worX]
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shortie
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 03:41 PM |
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Interestingly enough since changing to paddleshift I have found it quite difficult to get used to as there just simply isn't as much leverage as
there is with a stick.
Sometimes I find that going across the box from 1st to 2nd it slips into nuetral and the adjustment is more limited.
I will see how it goes as I can revert back easily as I left all the stick bits in.
Rich.
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BMWTJW
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 04:18 PM |
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Worx
Where did you get the gear knob, was it from MAC?
Cheers
Tim
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pathfinder
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| posted on 17/4/07 at 05:07 PM |
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Have a look in my photo archive, there are loads of photos in there
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worX
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| posted on 19/4/07 at 07:01 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BMWTJW
Worx
Where did you get the gear knob, was it from MAC?
Cheers
Tim
Afraid not Tim, I made it myself!
I still have a bit of Ali left if you are interested?
Cheers,
Steve.
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