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Shift lever felt bushings
The shift lever felt bushings on my bike are looking worn. I got a quote from Maxmotorcycles and they are about a buck each. However shipping is like 10Bucks for two pieces the size of a dime! I know I'm sounding like a cheapskate but 10 bucks for shipping is ridiculous. Anybody find a longer lasting alternative to felt?
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06-12-2012, 07:20 PM
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Well, they are foam and not felt.
No local dealer? If not, then freight will always be a problem for you. Best to spread freight cost among more items, I'd say.
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06-12-2012, 07:50 PM
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Buy a hole punch set and make them...
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06-12-2012, 08:41 PM
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Mine rotted out 8 yrs ago. Don't miss them much.
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06-13-2012, 10:17 AM
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Same here, they don't really do much anyway. Don't think it will matter much in the long run.
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06-13-2012, 11:19 AM
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06-13-2012, 12:14 PM
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Oh, and don't just order one or two of the felt bushings, for a dollar each buy twice what you need. You may hose one up on install...
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06-13-2012, 03:26 PM
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They do keep out dirt, dust etc from the joints.
Mine are shot too. I can't find them on the 1200S parts fiche so I was gonna order based on the 1200GS part numbers. Anybody have a part number for the foam disk as specified for the 1200S ? |
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06-14-2012, 03:14 AM
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Yes, replace them. They live in a dirty and turbulent area of the bike.
Be safe, Lane
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06-14-2012, 03:53 AM
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Anybody have a part number ?
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06-14-2012, 03:54 PM
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