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Originally Posted by ldweng

I finished installing my H-Fit short shift kit for the second time yesterday. I am very happy with the feel. The shifts are short and notchy.

When I installed it the first time something was not right. It would just barely go over the thick part of the shaft above the ball. The set screws went in so far I was sure that they were locking on the skinny part of the shaft above the ball. When trying it out, it just didn't feel right. There was a lot more shifting force required than I thought there should be, and the shifts were just not smooth. I suspected that maybe there was more variation in shaft size than H-Fit counted on. I know why they wanted a tight fit.

I e-mailed them and got a response in a day that they had measured some and they ranged from .510 to .514. They had used .510 as their model. (Mine measures .512). They sent me a new adapter and it fits right this time. I thought I would have trouble getting the set screws out, but they were OK. The big pain was getting the teflon ball socket off. The adapter is larger in diameter and that caused problems. The electrical tape over needlenose pliers was not real successful. On the good side, the set screws left 4 very good looking dimples on the shaft. It should stay put.

Beyond that it went back together easily. Its amazing the difference. The new piece went on 5mm further than the original. Now it feels great.

Don't hesitate to contact H-Fit if you have problems. They are very responsive. The shifter shaft is the same diameter above and below the ball, so you can mike it without taking things apart.

i had same problem
it was deduced when james came by to help me out
=]
H-fitjames = nice guy
hahaha