NEW SHIFTER

[drj]

a few months ago my shift pedal busted off (the result of a spill that had unknowingly cracked it)...luckily it broke off in neutral.

due to the economic situation of late - i just found a guy who manufactures aerospace parts and has decided to CNC me a new shift pedal...(no splines - not too tricky)

so - i wanted to put the word out before i order 2 for myself - if anyone is interested in a replacement billet shifter.

im not sure of the price yet - obviously it may get cheaper as the quantity goes up...

im sending him my old shifter (that i had welded back together) next week & i will be happy to post pics of the new one once its done.

drj

[drj]

just got some screen grabs of the NEW shifter that will be made...
http://gallery.me.com/wuweidigital#100127

i will know in a day or so how much they will be if anyone is interested...
he doesnt want to make this a 'side gig' and agreed to produce a limited run...not sure how many just yet.

drj

[funmonkee]

Would be good to see a price for that.

[drj]

i will post that as soon as ii find out...

edinburgh?
wow - scotland - thats cool...hows the weather?

drj

[MSW]

Got me a bent shifter, so I might need one of them, so long as the price doesn't break the bank. Let us know when you get a ballpark on them.

And thanks for taking the initiative on it!

[drj]

Got me a bent shifter, so I might need one of them, so long as the price doesn't break the bank. Let us know when you get a ballpark on them.

And thanks for taking the initiative on it!

thats what i had - a slightly bent shifter from a spill (hit some oil in an intersection while making a left turn @ 30mph)

it seemed fine until one day - it just busted clean off. i guess because its 'cast aluminum' the hit cracked it - then it was only a matter of time.

the guy seems really nice - i dont think he's gonna be unreasonable on the price.

i will keep you posted!!

drj

ps - i believe the NEW shifter will made out of billet aluminum - so it will be considerably stronger than the OEM part.

[drj]

so i finally heard back on the cost...
if we can get an order for 10 it'll be $150 each.

anything less than 10 and it starts getting pretty expensive.

lemme know who's interested.

drj

[AtomicSpew]

....and the sound of crickets chirping is all that can be made out....

$150!W$#Q#??? Holy crap...I was in until I saw that...There's gotta be another option out there somewhere....

[drj]

if someone could find a new OEM shifter for sale id buy 2!!
id be much happier with a cheaper option, i just havent found one.

its particularly frustrating to be crippled by one small part.

drj

[drj]

anyone...
bueller...
bueller...
bueller.

1 front rotor (drilled / slotted) is $350...
1 back tire is $120...
a new seat is $400..
and those are all easy to get!!

i dont think $150 is that much money for such an exotic 'hard to get' part.

id hate to pay what it will cost if i only order 1 - but, i think of it as rainy day insurance.

drj

[edec]

Have you tried SFmoto or Grahams? Please post if you do and let us know their prices.
Thanks- Ed

[drj]

i believe so, back when this mess started for me about 7 mos ago...thats when i started looking for other options.
couldnt hurt to try again...itd certainly be a lot cheaper.

drj