NEXUS 3 SPEED TWIST SHIFT TO SUICIDE SHIFTER HELP PLEASE

[naturephotoboy3]

I have a nexus 3 speed grip twist shifter i want to convert to the H.B.B.C. suicide shifter kit. What must i do to the grip to get the shift adapter on it. And..how can i shorten the cable?. Im not a gear guy..so i want to learn from the best..YOU GUYS.

 

[naturephotoboy3]

Ok..so that went well. Guees i should ask the squirrel

 

[sensor]

Don't know about those shift handles(knock off of a Chopaderos design) so I would support the original over that, but to shorten the cable all you need are a set of end cutters to snip to size.

 

[jlr551CFD]

You need to remove the rubber grippy part from your shifter. It should pop right off. Assuming you have the post part mounted where you want it, slide the shifter into place, tighten the set screw on the shifter, then slide the HBBC shift "arm" over the twist shifter. The set screw on the arm part should fall between the raised plastic tabs on the twist shifter... Tighten the set screw (not TOO) tight and you're in business.
You can shorten the cable to whatever length you like... Cut the outer sheath first but make sure you use a SHARP cutting tool so you don't crush the metal liner inside. Thread the inner cable into position and adjust the cable at the hub. Then cut the excess inner.
I bet that if you are unsure about cutting your cables, your LBS would do it for you with the proper tools for cheap (if not free...) hope that helps.
If you'd like I can take a couple pics in the am!

JR

 

[naturephotoboy3]

You need to remove the rubber grippy part from your shifter. It should pop right off. Assuming you have the post part mounted where you want it, slide the shifter into place, tighten the set screw on the shifter, then slide the HBBC shift "arm" over the twist shifter. The set screw on the arm part should fall between the raised plastic tabs on the twist shifter... Tighten the set screw (not TOO) tight and you're in business.
You can shorten the cable to whatever length you like... Cut the outer sheath first but make sure you use a SHARP cutting tool so you don't crush the metal liner inside. Thread the inner cable into position and adjust the cable at the hub. Then cut the excess inner.
I bet that if you are unsure about cutting your cables, your LBS would do it for you with the proper tools for cheap (if not free...) hope that helps.
If you'd like I can take a couple pics in the am!

JR

Thanks for the info. That should help a ton. I was thinking of maybe leaving the shifter up on the handle bars and seeing how that looks first before i cut the cables

 

[jlr551CFD]

 

[jlr551CFD]

I moved it here to de-clutter the bars... I'm really happy with the outcome.

 

[naturephotoboy3]

I moved it here to de-clutter the bars... I'm really happy with the outcome.

looks awesome. Its a Ratfink right??? Mine is a felt Cheif..im using an old perfume bottle top that is a chrome indian cheif head for the shifter top. so not sure where i will mount it yet

 

[DeuceWheeler]

Here ya go, searching the forum helps if you haven't done that...
Also, you can't expect an answer same day.
Here is what you are looking for, if DIY is the method..
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/stick-shift-from-grip-shift.84900/

 

[jlr551CFD]

Yes it's a 'Fink... Post up some pics when you get it set up!

 

[theratking]

This is the Nexus 3 speed I mounted with an HBBC suicide shifter on my Sun HT-3 handcycle.

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[Big Ape]

This is the Nexus 3 speed I mounted with an HBBC suicide shifter on my Sun HT-3 handcycle.

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Very cool man!

 

[theratking]

Thanks brother

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