HELP! Broken gear linkage on Westfield Megablade
HELP! Broken gear linkage on Westfield Megablade
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JT71

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202 posts

246 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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I picked up my Westfield megablade yesterday (ZX9R powered rather than Blade) and on the way home, the gear linkage broke! Not being particularly technically minded, I was wondering whether anyone can shed any light on whether this is a simple job? I'm guessing it is in principle, but could a standard car mechanic do it if I drop it into my local garage? Alternatively, does anyone know of a specialist in the Guildford / Haslemere Surrey area?

Help would be much appreciated, as it's painful being off the road having just collected it! (bought it privately, so no warranty etc).

Cheers.

tribbles

4,144 posts

246 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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I'm in Elstead, and am fairly mechanically minded - can pop down to have a look for you if you like (PM me).

tribbles

4,144 posts

246 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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Hope you had a good spin!

LocoBlade

7,653 posts

280 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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Nothing too serious then? driving

tribbles

4,144 posts

246 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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No - a nut had come loose from the gear linkage; I'd brought a few spares with me, some locktite, washers and tools.

Took about a minute to identify and fix (not the world's most easily accessible place), and then another 30 minutes trying to work out why it wouldn't go into gear (without the engine running - I'm not used to bike engines smile ).

JT71

Original Poster:

202 posts

246 months

Monday 3rd September 2007
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Cheers guys, took it out for a spin earlier (scared myself stupid, VERY RAPID) and am now looking forward to driving it to work tomorrow!