Replacement gear lever?

[timeandtide]

Hi all
I’m considering replacing the gear lever on my 1992 R 100 GS.
It’s approaching 90K and there’s a lot of lateral play in the lever ( worn bush I guess).
Motorworks do two replacements, One with a needle roller bearing which is what I’m contemplating.
Not a lot of room as I have lowered footrests and a Migsel sidestand.
Recently completed a >2K miles trip but change was rather sloppy .
Gearbox fine having been through Voyager’s and Mikeyboy’s hands.
Any observations welcomed!

 

[mikeyboy]

You can buy both the bush and the pivot pin/bolt separately if you wanted a cheaper solution

 

[timeandtide]

You can buy both the bush and the pivot pin/bolt separately if you wanted a cheaper solution

Thanks Mike - is the bush a push fit in the lever - looks as if pivot bolt has already been replaced as it’s stainless.

 

[timeandtide]

You can buy both the bush and the pivot pin/bolt separately if you wanted a cheaper solution

Everyone likes a cheaper solution!

 

[mikeyboy]

Thanks Mike - is the bush a push fit in the lever - looks as if pivot bolt has already been replaced as it’s stainless.

Press fit,or vice,I bet Charlie’s mate will soon sort that

 

[timeandtide]

Press fit,or vice,I bet Charlie’s mate will soon sort that

Cheers for that, (Ethan btw, seems a nice guy and very thorough!)

 

[mikeyboy]

Cheers for that, (Ethan btw, seems a nice guy and very thorough!)

 

[timeandtide]

Well it’s done , and even better I did it myself!!!
12mm socket ideal size for drifting old bush out with the aid of hot air gun.
Old bush ideal size for pressing new bush in (with the aid of freezer and vice)
Gearchange transformed for minimal cost - Cheers Mike!