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Old 02-18-2018, 10:41 PM
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Default Best method to bend shift lever

I?m done with this factory shift lever placement on my ?13 XC 300. One tooth placement either way and it?s too high or too low for me. I?m looking for the Goldilocks solution and have a spare shift lever that came with my bike. Can I use a Mapp (spelling?) gas torch or similar method to bend the old shift lever into a custom position for my giant foot??? Never tried anything like this but I understand that heat may help (seems like aluminum and I?m only familiar with steel which needs heat treatment and annealing after)... I was riding real hard today and the constant missed shifts were the only complaint I have with the bike. Otherwise it is a true high speed mule!

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