shifter rod bushing 87 venture royale

[Dave G.]

Has anyone replaced the bushing for shifter rod where it comes out the the cover on left side.It does not show up on yamaha parts or i am looking in the wrong place for parts.Hope some one has a part number or a diy fix.It works but has some slop in it looks like a bushing is there but worn.Thanks for any help.

[cimmer]

I am not aware of a replacement part and checking the parts fiche, I dont see it listed either. Just how loose is your shifter shaft in the bushing? I will check mine and see how much play I see in it and let you know.

Rick F.

[Dave G.]

Not real bad but I think it should be tighter.This bike has heal/toe shifter and floor boards.That may of helped wear it some.Thanks for the input.I will just live with it for now.I can make one if it gets to bad I think.

[cimmer]

Dave, I just checked my 89 VR and there isnt a lot of play in mine but I have the standard toe shifter on mine. It could be that the toe and heel shifter shaft is a little bit smaller in diameter. Maybe one of the guys with the toe and heel shifter will chime in and let us know how his is. One way to get a different bushing is to pick up a used stator cover case and see if that makes a difference. I would take your shifter and try it in the hole of the different case to see. You can find them on ebay a lot of times. 

Good Luck.

Rick F.