I hated that wiggle or waggle so bought some LE MOTOGRAPHE levers. This took out about two-thirds of the wiggle and then used shim washers to remove most of the remaining wiggle. The shift is absolutely amazing now, very precise.👌
Me too! I phoned the engineering lace this morning and the lever will be done this week, so I’ll be spitting an update. I did think of shims but I fancied trying something completely different that I’ve never known to be done before….the caged needle bearing. I’ll be putting an (honest) update on it later this week!
Good idea! There isn’t a grease nipple on the gear lever so I would remove the bolt that holds the gear-lever on in order to get grease in there. I don’t think the grease will go anywhere useful without doing that. It’s easy to do and only takes a few minutes. How are you liking your new bike?😀 My Interceptor is my 38th bike and I started off with original Triumphs and Nortons then solely big Japanese after that. Until the Enfield. What a contrast to those British bikes…all the benefits of a classic look but without the oil leaks, shaking to pieces, unreliability and repeated problems even from brand-new. Personally, I think the inexpensive price of the Enfields means some aspects are a bit substandard, hence my tweaking videos. But I really love the bike and find it is quite a head turner. I’m often asked “did you restore it yourself?” Usually at least once a week. Another favourite is “now that’s a REAL motorbike!”
The gear leaver on my interceptor had that waggle from new, it annoyed the hell out of me so I put some shim material around the bolt which cured it but after 4000 miles the wobble is back again, so now I think it’s time for a more permanent cure.
Nice it know I’m not the only one that found it very annoying! Wow, I thought it was because mine had done 4,200 miles when I got it. But you’re had it from new! The result of the waggle is the ‘dead’ movement of the gearchange lever itself which moves absolutely nothing until lifted up 5mm or more….that really bugged me. If you watch the little series of videos I made, you’ll see my fix. I’m going to monitor it and see how it performs over a thousand miles or so. Since I bought a second lever and used that for the bearing, I still have the original one and nothing I’ve done is destructive apart from the lever itself. So it’s possible to put the old setup back on in an emergency. Even if the needle roller bearing wears out quickly, then it’s easy enough to pry it out and put another one in there….
@@internetpolification I bought a matching pair of brake and and gear levers from Tec Bike Parts they look much nicer than the originals but the gear lever still wobbles unless you shim it so I am guessing the bolt that holds it on is the problem, badly machined perhaps I am going to get a new one from hitchcock motorcycles see if that improves it.
@@tonycunningham9369 The bolt on my bike is exactly 14mm on the bearing surface. I’d measure yours first before buying another one…….. you might find it’s just the same!
I would be tempted to get a gear shifter,brake lever kit without the foot pegs & use stock foot pegs & drill out the TEC gear shifter as it made better & stronger & alloy. The stock one is cast steel & drilling it make it thin.They're black & also improve look.Cost more money to do it that way but something to consider.
Yes, this exercise is kind of investigating the possibles. I do like the idea of a bearing which is why I started this little project. I’ll see how the engineer gets on machining the OEM lever and I’ll post a short video asking people’s opinions with the lever in close-up!
I'd bore out the old one as it's knackered anyway. If it turns out to be too thin then at least you have a brand new one to fit and by your reconning good for another 5,000 miles.
Although…..checking the new lever which arrived this morning…in RE packaging and definitely OEM…..it doesn’t have a bush! Correct ID of 14mm but no bush. Definitely no bush
Yes, I think that too possibly but would like to look into the machining out option first, I think. I received the gearchange lever from India to the U.K. today (after only 6 days from ordering) and I’ve taken it to a local engineering place who said they wouldn’t drill it but turn it on a lathe (with some sort of counterweight on it he said). If the remaining metal seems too thin, I was thinking about running a band of weld around the outside edges of the cylinder….just to strengthen it. Failing that though, there’s always the pipe option
Absolutely. I don’t want to modify the big bolt or indeed anything else other than the lever. So I have a spare if all goes pear-shaped! I even did that with the side panel respray….bought two new panels.
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I hated that wiggle or waggle so bought some LE MOTOGRAPHE levers. This took out about two-thirds of the wiggle and then used shim washers to remove most of the remaining wiggle. The shift is absolutely amazing now, very precise.👌
Me too! I phoned the engineering lace this morning and the lever will be done this week, so I’ll be spitting an update. I did think of shims but I fancied trying something completely different that I’ve never known to be done before….the caged needle bearing. I’ll be putting an (honest) update on it later this week!
Great vids, keep em coming
Thank you! It’s just a bit of fun. I’m not a ‘TH-camr”…….just a bike fan! Like you, I suspect?
@@internetpolification indeed, you've cost me a few quid lately, more to come 😀
My Enfield is new....gonna pump some grease in there today!
Good idea! There isn’t a grease nipple on the gear lever so I would remove the bolt that holds the gear-lever on in order to get grease in there. I don’t think the grease will go anywhere useful without doing that. It’s easy to do and only takes a few minutes. How are you liking your new bike?😀 My Interceptor is my 38th bike and I started off with original Triumphs and Nortons then solely big Japanese after that. Until the Enfield. What a contrast to those British bikes…all the benefits of a classic look but without the oil leaks, shaking to pieces, unreliability and repeated problems even from brand-new. Personally, I think the inexpensive price of the Enfields means some aspects are a bit substandard, hence my tweaking videos. But I really love the bike and find it is quite a head turner. I’m often asked “did you restore it yourself?” Usually at least once a week. Another favourite is “now that’s a REAL motorbike!”
Just stumbled upon your channel. Good work man. Subbed. 101
Thank you! I have ongoing projects which I’ll be updating on too. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you find my efforts helpful!😀
The gear leaver on my interceptor had that waggle from new, it annoyed the hell out of me so I put some shim material around the bolt which cured it but after 4000 miles the wobble is back again, so now I think it’s time for a more permanent cure.
Nice it know I’m not the only one that found it very annoying! Wow, I thought it was because mine had done 4,200 miles when I got it. But you’re had it from new! The result of the waggle is the ‘dead’ movement of the gearchange lever itself which moves absolutely nothing until lifted up 5mm or more….that really bugged me. If you watch the little series of videos I made, you’ll see my fix. I’m going to monitor it and see how it performs over a thousand miles or so. Since I bought a second lever and used that for the bearing, I still have the original one and nothing I’ve done is destructive apart from the lever itself. So it’s possible to put the old setup back on in an emergency. Even if the needle roller bearing wears out quickly, then it’s easy enough to pry it out and put another one in there….
@@internetpolification I bought a matching pair of brake and and gear levers from Tec Bike Parts they look much nicer than the originals but the gear lever still wobbles unless you shim it so I am guessing the bolt that holds it on is the problem, badly machined perhaps I am going to get a new one from hitchcock motorcycles see if that improves it.
@@tonycunningham9369 The bolt on my bike is exactly 14mm on the bearing surface. I’d measure yours first before buying another one…….. you might find it’s just the same!
I would be tempted to get a gear shifter,brake lever kit without the foot pegs & use stock foot pegs & drill out the TEC gear shifter as it made better & stronger & alloy.
The stock one is cast steel & drilling it make it thin.They're black & also improve look.Cost more money to do it that way but something to consider.
Yes, this exercise is kind of investigating the possibles. I do like the idea of a bearing which is why I started this little project. I’ll see how the engineer gets on machining the OEM lever and I’ll post a short video asking people’s opinions with the lever in close-up!
@@internetpolification Pity you couldn't get a bearing that was 18mm on outside.
How did you get on drilling out the hole did you use a regular 14mm drill bit
No drilling….I uploaded a little series of videos about this (because I haven’t sussed out editing etc yet) and all the info is in there…..
I'd bore out the old one as it's knackered anyway. If it turns out to be too thin then at least you have a brand new one to fit and by your reconning good for another 5,000 miles.
Good point!
Although…..checking the new lever which arrived this morning…in RE packaging and definitely OEM…..it doesn’t have a bush! Correct ID of 14mm but no bush. Definitely no bush
I think a larger diameter tube, with it’s i d to suit the needle bearing is the way to go.
Yes, I think that too possibly but would like to look into the machining out option first, I think. I received the gearchange lever from India to the U.K. today (after only 6 days from ordering) and I’ve taken it to a local engineering place who said they wouldn’t drill it but turn it on a lathe (with some sort of counterweight on it he said). If the remaining metal seems too thin, I was thinking about running a band of weld around the outside edges of the cylinder….just to strengthen it. Failing that though, there’s always the pipe option
I'd still hang on to the new one in case plan A goes pear shaped.
Absolutely. I don’t want to modify the big bolt or indeed anything else other than the lever. So I have a spare if all goes pear-shaped! I even did that with the side panel respray….bought two new panels.