Technical improving gearchange? how

[pondweed]

I'm starting to think about improvingthe gear shift - and it looks like some of the linkage might not be too hard to get too.
Is there a recognised way of doing this effectively? - mines only on 84k but it feels not as slick as my panda with the same sort of linkage!
I had wondered if there are tophat bushes and greasing that are worth replacing/doing...someone else will have done it before....

 

[Peat]

Have you tried changing the gear oil lately? I found that by making sure I had the correct grade synthetic it made the changes much smoother.

Peat

 

[BikeDoc]

Might be worth trying some Molyslip Gearbox additive...http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1202
As for the linkages/cables , try a PTFE based spray, such as;
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/80487...ades-_-No Nonsense PTFE Spray Lubricant 400ml

 

[pondweed]

thanks - good points.
has anyone else done the linkages? is it from inside the car/lower dashboard removal - or the ones nearer the underside of the car?

 

[Peat]

Forgot to mention that I used silicon grease on the linkage 4 years ago and I cannot remember any significant improvement in gear changes but as stated previously a drain over-night and refill with synthetic took the 'notchiness' out of the gear change.

Peat

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Might be worth trying some Molyslip Gearbox additive...http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1202
As for the linkages/cables , try a PTFE based spray, such as;
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/80487...ades-_-No Nonsense PTFE Spray Lubricant 400ml

Any gearbox additive will ruin the synchromessrings, sooner or later ( because they have to work much harder....!!)
So just use a good, synthetic gearoil is the best advise here.

As for the linkages: anything sprayed on them will collect dirt, so after a certain amount of time, nothing will move at all!!!
Keep it clean as possible, is the best way to keep linkages happy!!

 

[BikeDoc]

Explain about the syncromesh problem?
Surely it doesn't take that much effort to spin the gears up to speed

Most PTFE based sprays are 'Dry-film' types, so they won't collect/attract dirt/debris.