Is my shifter bent?

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  1. masonv45

    masonv45 New Member

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    My shifter keeps hitting the spring retaining hook on my kickstand when I downshift. I noticed that about 2" from the end of the shifter, it is bent in toward the frame.

    Is this bend an OEM bend, or is the shifter straight and not bent?

    TIA
     
    masonv45, Jul 24, 2007


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    its probably bent...seems like its a softer metal as mine had the same problem...i gently bent it away from there and havent had any problems thus far.
     
    Outlawz24, Jul 25, 2007


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    Got any pics?
     
    5891Jonathan, Jul 26, 2007


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