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GRIP SHIFT Service Instructions
Lubrication
If re-greasing should become
necessary due to excessive
exposure to water and grit:
1
. Disassemble and wash parts in
kerosene or degreaser. Blow parts
clean with compressed air before
lubricating.
2
. Using a silicone based teflon
grease, apply to areas shown. Phil
Wood waterproof grease may be
substituted.
Cable Changes
1
.
Rotate Grip Shift until cable is fully released and disconnect cable from derailleur.
2
.
Remove cover.
3
. Separate Grip Shift assembly by pulling outward. The spring may unseat from the spring
cavity.
4
.
Remove and discard old cable.
5
. Lubricate shifter before reassembling. See “Lubrication” above.
6
.
Replace with Grip Shift approved cable only. Thread new cable through housing cable inlet
hole.
Around tube
Spring Cavity
Cable Groove
Cable Inlet Hole
Housing
Spring
Grip
Cover
All
Detente
Notches
Cable
Grooves
GRIP
7
.
Loop the cable around housing. Exit cable through barrel adjuster.
8
.
Put the spring in spring cavity. If necessary apply a small amount of grease to hold spring
in place.
9
.
Slide grip over housing. Rotate grip to align
gear indicator mark with the largest number
on grip. Lift the loop of cable off the housing
and lay the cable into the groove in grip.
Push the grip inward while pulling the cable
out of the barrel adjuster until grip is flush
with housing.
10
. Replace cover.
11
. Check for proper assembly by rotating grip
and listening for indexing clicks.
12
. Adjust indexing per derailleur manufacturers specifications.
Housing
Grip
Cover
Groove
WARNING: Do not use lithium grease
