Grip
Barrel Adjusters
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2
7/8” Plastic Washers
Cable
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4
Cable Groove Notches
Spring Cavity
All Detente
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Cable Groove
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Repair & Maintenance
11 HOW THE SHIFTERS FUNCTION
TWIST SHIFTERS
Slide the front twist shift assembly over the left
side of the handlebar, leaving proper clearance
for the handlebar grip. If neccessary, move the
brake lever to acommodate the twist shift
and handlebar grip.
Disassemble. “Replacing the Control Cable”,
below and wash parts in kerosene or degreaser.
Blow parts clean with compressed air.
Apply either SRT Series grease (”jonnisnot”)
or Vaseline to areas shown in piture.
Release the shifter cable from the front and
rear derailleurs
Twist the shifter back until the cable is fully
pulled, as if you were shifting to the large
chain ring on the largest rear sprocket.
Remove the cable retention cover. Some models
require a Phillips head screwdriver, others a flat
head screwdriver.
Seperate the twist shift assembly by pulling
outward. The spring may unseat from the
spring cavity.
Remove and discard the old cable. If necessary,
clean and lubricate before reassembly. See
“Lubrication”.
Replace with twist shift-approved cable. Thread
the new cable through the housing cable inlet
hole.
Loop the cable around the housing and through
the cable exit. Make sure the spring is in the
spring cavity.
Rotate the assembly until the cable exits below
the brake lever with adequate clearance for
brake lever movement.
Firmly tighten the recessed clamp screw.
Installation torque should be in 20 in./lb
Slide the two 7/8” plastic washers over the
handlebar. The washers prevent the grip from
interfering with twist shift rotation.
Slide the rear twist shift over the right side of the
handlebar and repeat steps.
Actuate the front and rear brake levers to the be
certain of proper orientation. If the twist shift
interferes with brake lever movement, rotate the
brake lever or the twist shift. Check for proper
brake lever operation again.
Slide the handlebar grip over the handlebar.
DO NOT use solvents, lubricants or hairspray.
Thread the cable inner wire through the cable
housings and frame, and attach it to the derailleur.
Make sure the cable is in the V groove of the
derailleur attachment bolt. If necessary, trim the
cable housing and replace the housing end cap.
Adjust the indexing.
INSTALLATION
LUBRICATION
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REPLACING THE CONTROL CABLE
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