Author Topic: how to fit a gear gaitor  (Read 1190 times)

Offline mboon

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how to fit a gear gaitor
« on: 13 July 2010, 08:43 »
as above. How do you remove the plastic bit that holds it on

is the gear knob screw fit. Any tips and hints
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Re: how to fit a gear gaitor
« Reply #1 on: 13 July 2010, 08:50 »
Yes the gearknob is screw fit. Once removed either slide the gaitor over the shaft or break the plastic collar. You can secure the new gaitor with a small zip tie at the top.

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Re: how to fit a gear gaitor
« Reply #2 on: 13 July 2010, 15:05 »
Sorted, cheers
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Re: how to fit a gear gaitor
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2010, 15:45 »
^^ You need a Haynes ;)

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Re: how to fit a gear gaitor
« Reply #4 on: 16 July 2010, 13:55 »
To do the job correctly, turn gaiter fully inside out, place over gear lever upside down, fasten cable tie around lever shaft, then pull gaiter down to secure the base, this way the cable tie is fully hidden, and looks OE, as opposed to gash :wink:
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