cant get shifter on!!!

[muddzilla94]

i cannot get my shifter on i have tried every way in the world, the shaft it a little rough were the shifter goes on how can i fix this? or will i have to buy a new one?

[Scro]

The splines on the shifter can be damaged very easily. It would be best to buy a new shifter.

[Honda5]

Take the bolt out. J/k Yea just buy a new one they are cheap.

[400exrider707]

Mine would never go on easily. Take a flat head screw driver and pry the shifter open a little, it will slide right on, then remove the screwdriver. Mine was the same way, the end of the splines on the shift shaft get roughed up.

[muddzilla94]

i think im going to buy a new shift shaft and shifter, because the splines on both are almost wore out

[dran714]

yeah they take lots of abuse shift shafts bend easy too, good to have a spare.

[quad71]

Originally posted by muddzilla94
i think im going to buy a new shift shaft and shifter, because the splines on both are almost wore out Keep the bolt tight next time i check about every ride. my 99 400ex is still good.

[bwilson624]

Pry that sucker open it should slide right on. If not they are pretty cheap.

[muddzilla94]

i bought a whole new shifter and shifter shaft, i actually just got it running today after installing a +3 crank.