shifter rod ends

[mkd]

anyone know have any info on the heim shifter rod ends for baggers and specifically what size thread.mcmaster - carr has them in their catalogue but there are several styles and applications to choose from.kind of confusing??? who has replaced just the joints and where did you get them?

[Admiral Akbar]

They are 5/16-24.. I get the stainless ones with tephon inserts from here..

http://www.midwestcontrol.com/catdisplay_short.php?pg=132

Use STF-5. 

I use either 5/16 304 or 316 from McMaster and thread the ends.. Remember for threading rod best to trim the bar 1% under nominal.

Max

[mkd]

on the stf5 ends are they both right hand thread? if so is the stock rod threaded the same? what are you specifically  attaching the ends to the linkage arms with?if you use bolts or cap screws are they just threaded into the link arms on both ends and loctited? IT'S RIGHT AT ZERO DEGREES HERE  and i'm sure if i uncovered the bike i would get a little better picture!

[Admiral Akbar]

I use RH treads for both...nuts to keep the rod from rotating.  You don't need to be that precise in the over all length like on a motor mount linkage. IIRC the bolt in the tranny arm is 5/16-24.. You can use the same for shift lever arm... Use a hex bolt, not allen as it is easier to get a wrench on. While some may say the need to be grade 8, I use regular 303 stainless bolts and blue LT. Shift levers arm at the splines need to be grade 8 though.

Not sure about the stock threaded length.. You can probably get away with using it..  IIRC the stock Dyna rod is a little long. On a ST or bagger, the length isn't as noticeable. If the lever is off too far pull it and moved it one spline one way or the other till you get the height you like.

If you look at the site, you can even get ball ends with studs on them. You can also get ends that look like stock..

Max

[mkd]

happened to find info on how to make a really nice rod. here is the link!                                                                                http://www.garagetalk.net/articles.php?cat_id=7