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Chris Edgar
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Noisy gearlever

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The gear lever on my 948cc has started making a very loud buzzing noise when in 3rd gear.
This will stop if the lever is pressed down, so I'm guessing it's caused by wear in the parts just below the lever.
Could do with advice on which parts need replacing...nylon bush, spring & whatever else.

thanks

Chris
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Re: Noisy gearlever

Post by Trickydicky »

Hi Chris,

Most likley it will be wear, you need part 131 from this site

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewP ... exID=17075

From what I gather its an easy cheap fix. :D

Richard
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Re: Noisy gearlever

Post by mogbob »

Chris
I think your diagnosis is correct, if the noise goes a way with slight pressure on the lever.
Unless you have replaced any of the parts recently ( ? ) .....usually they will have all worn evenly, hence the slack / buzzing/vibrating.Nylon cup worn, spring weak, etc , etc.
The parts are not expensive, some of the suppliers even do an "anti rattle kit " complete, which won't cost an arm and leg.
By all means replace one part at a time, if you wish, but for me it's a no brainer.Replace the lot in one hit and forget.
My six pennth for what it's worth.

Bob
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Re: Noisy gearlever

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Ok, thanks Bob & Richard

sounds like I will be ordering the "anti-rattle kit" tomorrow!

Cheers

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Re: Noisy gearlever

Post by bmcecosse »

Check for loose bolts first..........
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Re: Noisy gearlever

Post by Chris Edgar »

OK, Roy...thanks, will do.
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