Bob Sipp emergency gear change tool.

[SteveD]

I want to make one.
Other than the local hardware shop, where might I look for 3/16-1/4 inch rod to bend to make one.

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/emergency ... g-tool.htm

From snowbum's site...

[enigmaT120]

You would want to practice a lot, preferable at first with the back cover off like in the picture.

I can say for sure that turning your bike upside down will not allow you to shift once that spring is broken. No, I didn't turn my bike upside down, but after I pulled the tranny I turned it upside down and tried to shift it for a while. It doesn't work.

I finally have a spare working tranny, though of course I won't have it with me the next time that stupid spring breaks.

[SteveD]

Yep, and I have one to practice on. The photos are very helpful too.

[Major Softie]

I want to make one.
Other than the local hardware shop, where might I look for 3/16-1/4 inch rod to bend to make one.

Hobby stores, especially the ones where you can by R/C cars and planes. They carry Music Wire (a nice strong steel) from a few thousandths up to 1/4". Brass rod too.

[SteveD]

I'm guessing brass rod might be a lot easier to bend when hot. Would it be the best option d'ya think?

[Major Softie]

I'm guessing brass rod might be a lot easier to bend when hot. Would it be the best option d'ya think?

Steel bends just fine when cherry red, so I don't think that's the issue. As long as the brass is strong enough, it's the one that won't scratch anything important in there. I imagine that's why the one in the photo is brass. If you make one out of steel, I'd make sure to soften any edges, but other than that, I think either could work fine.

[Zombie Master]

Makes me want to buy a Yamaha.

[Sibbo]

I can send you a length of high tensile No 8 fencing wire if you'd like, about 5mm and impossible to bend by hand. It should do the job.

[SteveD]

Thanks Sibbo.That'd be great. I have a lead on a place that may have what I'm after but I think they're closed over the weekend. I'll check Monday then get back to you. Cheers

[robert]

Makes me want to buy a Yamaha.

I had that spring break on a Yamaha in 4th gear. The Yamaha clutch will take
a lot more abuse than the BMW.