Now most people run into trouble with getting the stock shifter to break loose.However, I didnt even make it that far. Three of the bolts holding the stock shifter came off easily, but the front right one refuses to come off. Its starting to get stripped so i just stopped. I am guessing I should try heating it up somehow but im not sure. Any ideas?

 

It shouldn't strip -- are you using the right size socket to remove the shifter bolts?

 

yea. its 13mm. the socket keeps popping off no matter what i do

 

If its stripped, take some valve grinding compound put it in the socket and it will be fine

 

its not completely stripped yet...maybe ill have to go buy some valve grinding compound although ive never heardof it.

 

you can try getting the next size smaller socket and hammering it onto the bolt then ratcheting it off...thats what ihad to do when i was rebuilding my dirtbike and it worked fine

 

i thought about that too but there isnt much room to be hammering

 

get creative in ur swings

 

Here's what you need...[/align][/align]Also, in the future, make sure you use quality tools and that the socket is on the bolt squarely and solidly--and NO 12-point sockets, 6-point ONLY...[/align][/align]

 

i got it..i feel kinda dumb...the socket i was using had cracked...i got the first 3 off just fine im not sure what happened with the last one...its ok now. took it for a trial run after install. its definately a lot different than the stock shifter. the throws shorter but it seems to take more effort to shift into gear...is this normal?