Shifter Kit

I bought the Heavy Duty kit, but wished I'd bought the deluxe version, when it came to the included chain breaker and crank puller.
First I bought a crank puller off eBay, which didn't even last long enough to remove the first crank. I then had to buy a Shimano one locally for $60AU.
It wasn't so hard getting a chain breaker/joiner here, but for simplicity, I should have got it with the kit.
The end result was that I paid more than if I'd bought the deluxe kit.
The only other specialised tool needed for assembly is the spline-type bottom bracket cartridge tool. I recommend that you buy one of these too, when you order, unless you can borrow one. (Only $6)

... Steve
 
For sure people say that quite often. Some chunk of folks already have the tools already.

Beat dog. Going out for a pint.
 
Canon: FYI I am still using the standard freewheel after 1600kms of riding with a mildly modified 66cc.


Lucky you, Ive just ordered my 3rd HD freewheel and Ive only got 49cc.
I must be the unluckiest guy in the world with these freewheels.
Im just about to put my new 66cc motor on as the old 49cc has done about 4000ks+. I got my new motor in the mail today and it had a broken ring from factory.
Maybe I should just stick to the bus! Ha Ha.
 
I forgot to order freewheel oil with mine, but it's on the list for my next order in a couple of weeks.
Can't wait to get the new gearing organised, (the 'MegaRange' cluster is due on Wednesday, then I'll get the 11T and 30T from SBP in a couple of weeks), but in the meantime I got a few good rides in today.
Haven't had so much fun in ages.
I'm used to gear shifting now and can get through them without any snaps or strain on anything.
I like the close ratios more now, too. For normal riding, only double-shifts are needed, or to pick up speed a bit more quickly, the close ratios help stay in the power-band.

You know, I could get used to this thing. Not sure if I'll be riding the electric quite as much in future.

... Steve
 
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Yeah they are awesome once you get the hang of them. I can actually hold on a little bit of throttle when decelerating now and still get some engine braking effect. I usually go through all off the gears just because of where I live but when I am down in the suburbs on flat road I like to change two gears at a time.
 
That's amazing you've had so many problems with your heavy duty freewheel.

I've traveled almost 4,500 kilometers (2800 miles) and i've never oiled my freewheel, ok, the thing always seems to be covered in filthy 2-stroke oil leaking out the bottom of the crankcase, so maybe that helps to explain things.
When replacing the chainwheel cogs (approx 600 kilometers ago), i checked it over and the freewheel still feels perfect.

Steve, you must be unlucky.

Fabian

ps, i've been hammering long and hard, giving my advise to anyone who will listen, to just get the Deluxe Shift Kit, only because SickBikeparts refuses to sell the Platinum Edition, Super Heavy Duty, Titanium Shift Kit

The deluxe version on it's own is worth the extra money!
 
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