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Old 10-06-2016, 08:56 PM   #372
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Shifting band aid.

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Originally Posted by NoVa Rider View Post
Three days after Rus posted his excellent instructions on replacing a broken shift return spring, I think mine just broke. Riding along enjoying my RX3 when suddenly, after making a normal shift, the shift lever just drooped and would not return to mid position. Nursed the bike home in third. Going to contact CSC today to find what parts I may need. I am past the labor and parts part of the warranty. At least I was not stranded in Ohio!
Over the decades I've had a few return springs break. I found that by running a bungee from the toe post to something forward and as straight as possible, I was able to shift nearly normal until getting home or some place to do the replacement.


 
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