rubber part of gear shift lever replacement 2000 R1100RT

[Mark Montgomery]

Does anyone know how to remove the rubber part of gear shift lever 2000 R1100RT?

Edited May 14, 2024 by Mark Montgomery
incorrect part name

[King Herald]

A sharp knife? 

[dirtrider]

9 hours ago, Mark Montgomery said:

Does anyone know how to remove the rubber part of gear shift lever 2000 R1100RT?

Morning Mark

 

You can cut it off but it   c-a-n   be removed with some effort & ingenuity. 

 

I have removed them before by using a small screwdriver inserted between the outer end or the rubber & the expanded end of the shift lever.

 

Once the screwdriver is inserted then  spray  rubber lube, soapy water, or even WD-40, into the gap provided by the screwdriver.

 

Then start turning the rubber while pulling outward (leave the screwdriver in place). If enough lube is used (personally I use a dedicated rubber lube) you can start working the rubber over the expanded end of the shift lever post like a tire machine removes a tire.  

 

Sometimes they will spin/pull right off & other times it will test you.