Hello All,
Sorry to be a tool but I have another question on the shifter adjustment. I took the sprocket cover off and based upon the Tips writeup by Biff on this subject it looks as though the adjustment to raise or lower the "at rest" position of the shifter is to back off the nut at the end of the shifter linkage rod and rotate the linkage rod. By loosening the nut at either/both ends of the linkage rod does this allow the linkage rod to escape the ball and socket to allow it to be rotated? Is this correct? and is it reverse thread? I tried both directions fairly forcefully but it didn't budge and I was afraid I was going to snap off the linkage rod at the ball and socket.
Or is the adjustment done by actually taking the lever off at the spline (the shifter spline that potrudes from the tranny), moving it's position on the spline, and then re-setting it on the spline? Biff notated the adjustment point in his pdf but where it points to is a bit vague and also the linkage rod nut wasn't cooperating so wasn't feeling too confident to proceed. I spoke to Biff briefly but he was heading into a meeting. With so many different size feet/ boots I'm surprised this little gem of info isn't in the owner's manual...Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Joe
To preface my statement I am new to the magna, so there may be some unique methods to certain things.
On all the bikes that I have had and adjusted the shifter pedal on it was as simple as loosening the pedal from the spline, lining it up where it is comfortable, and then tightening it down.
Hope this helps.
On a side note, where in Maine are you located? I'm just outside of Bangor.
Quote from: DJ on April 22, 2008, 09:26:24 PM
To preface my statement I am new to the magna, so there may be some unique methods to certain things.
On all the bikes that I have had and adjusted the shifter pedal on it was as simple as loosening the pedal from the spline, lining it up where it is comfortable, and then tightening it down.
Hope this helps.
On a side note, where in Maine are you located? I'm just outside of Bangor.
Hi DJ,
It seems to be a little more involved than typical; it appears that behind the front sprocket cover is where the adjustment is made. I live in Saco and have the day off so I'm going to ride over to Reynolds Honda in Buxton and ask, since I need to pick up some oil and a filter anyway. I'll post their answer. Thanks.
Joe
Done. The Service writer at the Honda shop wasn't much help so I just gave it another try. Once I really applied some pressure to the linkage rod nut everything fell into place. Although everyone else here probably knows this info already...
1. Release the clutch cable down at the front sprocket cover end of the cable (looks just like the same setup as on a bicycle brake caliper).
2. Remove the 3 Allen head bolts from the sprocket cover (keep them in order- they are of different lengths).
3. Wiggle off the sprocket cover and gently set it down, UPSIDE DOWN.
4. You will see a nut at each end of the shifter linkage rod. The rear nut is reverse thread, the forward nut (the one up behind the foot peg) is regular thread. Loosen both nuts (the front nut is tricky to get leverage on because it is behind the foot peg); although small the nuts are on pretty tight- a good tug may be needed.
5. Once loose, spin the linkage rod clock or counter-wise and watch the foot shifter magically go up or down :)
6. Once adjusted, tighten the front nut first and then the rear REVERSE Thread nut. Re-assemble.
Hope this of help to someone other than just me :smile:
Joe
I'm glad you got it..! I was going to comment that liberal amounts of WD-40 or some other stuck nut loosening stuff is appropriate considering that many of these linkages have not been adjusted in nearly 20 years. This was the case in every one I've ever done. Happy riding...!
Quote from: trapper on April 23, 2008, 11:52:32 AM
I'm glad you got it..! I was going to comment that liberal amounts of WD-40 or some other stuck nut loosening stuff is appropriate considering that many of these linkages have not been adjusted in nearly 20 years. This was the case in every one I've ever done. Happy riding...!
Thanks, Trapper. It was taking so much torgue to loosen up the nut that I thought I was going to snap the linkage rod off at the ball and socket; I finally said "Place your trust in Mr. Honda"... :-)