MSR gear shift question...

Colorado Mike · Post by **Colorado Mike** » 09:27 pm May 27 2006

I got me a spiffy MSR forged aluminum shifter today and found it jams on my magneto cover. Do these things bend without breaking, or are they like a hand lever (bend and snap)?

In the mean time I put the kid's KX85 one back on. Those work great. Er, except for the kid getting pissed

, which is why I bought the new one.

Post by **Indawoods** » 09:40 pm May 27 2006

Put it on his and tell him it's an early B-day present.

Problem solved!

Colorado Mike · Post by **Colorado Mike** » 10:32 pm May 27 2006

I actually did half of that, but kinda would like the new spiffy part on mine.

Especially since I'm looking to sell his bikes and get him a 125.

Post by **Indawoods** » 10:46 pm May 27 2006

Bling sells Mike!

quailchaser · Post by **quailchaser** » 12:33 am May 28 2006

I have one of those cool MSR alum shift levers.

For the KDX, they are junk. Not because of the quality of the shifter...but, for the lack of fitment.

I could only get it on in one position without it hitting on the engine. Of course that was about two or three splines lower than it needs to be to actually be functional. It currently resides in the pile of useless crap in the corner of the shop. The MSR steel shift lever on the other hand, is similiar in design to the OEM and actually works.

Its aluminum. Bend it and it becomes brittle and breaks. Stick it on the kids bike, throw it in the garbage, or call Tucker Rocky (MSR is a Tucker Rocky brand) and tell them what you think.

Anyone want an almost new KDX MSR Alum shift lever?

$2 shipped anywere in the US. $8 to CA, UK, or AUS.

Later
Robb

bradf · Post by **bradf** » 08:25 am May 28 2006

I went through the exact same pre-****-ament. My MSR only fit when it was low enough to plow. I now use the good ol factory Kawi lever. Is the KX85 a significant improvement?

Colorado Mike · Post by **Colorado Mike** » 07:03 pm May 28 2006

I like the KX one because my stocker got bent up and it seemed I could never get it to stay in shape after that. The thing seems needlessly complicated in my opinion. The KX85 unit seems to work pretty well, but it could stand to be a little longer, maybe 1/2" or so. The nice thing is it's real simple and if it does get bent, easy to get back in shape. I run a 12 tooth sprocket on mine, it looks like a 13 would work too, but much bigger than that might be trouble. I guess the MSR is going on the KX .

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 11:17 am May 30 2006

I've read more'n one bad thing about the MSRs...not only fitment, but stripment, too.

Guess I'll take the one I got back before I open it.........

FWIW...my OEM shifter works fine after five years. Well...the sprung tip is pretty well shot..and I did have the arm/lever welded once, but other than that...it's worked perfectly!

I plan on getting a new OEM piece..and have it welded before it breaks!

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MSR gear shift question...

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