There are products out there to replace the oem shifter bushing to get rid of the slop. But for those who want to try a DIY for next to nothing in cost, here's a video I made showing the slop before and after adding the shims to fill the voids on the oem shifter bushing. All 4 shims were a tight fit to ensure all the play is removed and the rubber is slighly compressed.
For the fore-aft voids, I simply used 2 spark plug tips which I hammered flattish. They fit perfectly tight into the voids. For the side voids, I used a piece of scrap glass nylon material from the spacers that come with RC propellers. Reach into your inner creativity and find something squarish in shape to fill those voids. Remember, it should fit tight and slightly compress the rubber to be most effective.
Shifting feels really great now and is crisp and positive. I'm looking forward to receiving and installing a short shift kit I have on order, but this mod alone is a significant and definiteley noticeable improvement over stock.
For those on the fence about it, or are considering buying one of those shifter bushing kits, you have nothing to lose by trying this. It literally takes a few minutes to do. I may tackle the side-to-side shift lever bushing next.
Anyway, here's the video: CLICKY
For the fore-aft voids, I simply used 2 spark plug tips which I hammered flattish. They fit perfectly tight into the voids. For the side voids, I used a piece of scrap glass nylon material from the spacers that come with RC propellers. Reach into your inner creativity and find something squarish in shape to fill those voids. Remember, it should fit tight and slightly compress the rubber to be most effective.
Shifting feels really great now and is crisp and positive. I'm looking forward to receiving and installing a short shift kit I have on order, but this mod alone is a significant and definiteley noticeable improvement over stock.
For those on the fence about it, or are considering buying one of those shifter bushing kits, you have nothing to lose by trying this. It literally takes a few minutes to do. I may tackle the side-to-side shift lever bushing next.
Anyway, here's the video: CLICKY
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