Its broken.

[d3ano]

help!
the rod that goes between the gear pedal and the engine is broke, because someone thought it would be a great idea to turn right without looking.
So this now means that i can't change gear, unless i actully reach down and push or pull the leaver, not the safest thing in the world.
So does anyone know of a shop that will have a rod in stock? Or am i going to have to get the train home tonight and leave the bike at work...

Thanks

D3

[fergus]

what sort of bike do you have? I have seen people use mole grips on the g/box output shaft - to get home from mid france - think of it like an old WW2 harley (they used to have hand operated gear levers!)

Any bike shop should be able to help you out.

[stooz]

d3ano, have a go in 3rd, or second. I don't know your bike, but usually you can pull of in 2nd/3rd easily enough, even though you will have to keep your top speeds down..

I got away with 3rd and no footrest once... (same right hand turner..) (used thed pillion rest)

[barry sheene]

fergus said:

what sort of bike do you have?

He has a Sachs, if his profile is up to date

[d3ano]

yep it is a sachs.
I recommed brown packaging tape. I wrapped enough around there is hold it in place, bit like a plater cast for a broken upper arm.
Got me all the way home. I was even able to go from 1st to 5th and back down again. Just took it easy.
THinking about using it to get into work tomorrow as i really am not looking forward to getting up an extra 2 hours earlier just so that i can catch a train that is going to cost me £20 to get into London and back.

Just need something to re-inforce the tape like a really long cable tie to go round both ends. As i use the A2 all the way in i hardly have to change gear once i have got going.
Brown tape - Life saver

[fergus]

It'll only do 15mph in top, so you may as well get off, begin pushing it at a gentle pace (1st), change into a brisk stroll (2nd) , then short shift all the way up the box to a gallop (6th). If you need to overtake, wind it on a bit more into a sprint (6th, but with more gas).

watch your brakes though. You may need a parachute.

[clapham993]

d3ano said:

yep it is a sachs. I recommed brown packaging tape. I wrapped enough around there is hold it in place, bit like a plater cast for a broken upper arm. Got me all the way home. I was even able to go from 1st to 5th and back down again. Just took it easy. THinking about using it to get into work tomorrow as i really am not looking forward to getting up an extra 2 hours earlier just so that i can catch a train that is going to cost me £20 to get into London and back. Just need something to re-inforce the tape like a really long cable tie to go round both ends. As i use the A2 all the way in i hardly have to change gear once i have got going. Brown tape - Life saver

Nothing exists on this planet that can't be fixed by gaffer tape, bailing twine or shock cord (or a combination of all three)

[d3ano]

fergus said:

It'll only do 15mph in top, so you may as well get off, begin pushing it at a gentle pace (1st), change into a brisk stroll (2nd) , then short shift all the way up the box to a gallop (6th). If you need to overtake, wind it on a bit more into a sprint (6th, but with more gas). watch your brakes though. You may need a parachute.

cheeky sod.

I have added a cable tie to the repair to reinforce the link. i think i might just see how far i can actully go with this before the tape breaks. haha.
Rode in today and might take it for a spin this saturday morning.

[barry sheene]

d3ano said:

yep it is a sachs. I recommed brown packaging tape.

do it properly , get some duck tape

www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/duckvsduct.html
www.ducktapeclub.com/
www.duckproducts.com/

[northernboy]

d3ano said:

yep it is a sachs. I recommed brown packaging tape. I wrapped enough around there is hold it in place, bit like a plater cast for a broken upper arm. Got me all the way home. I was even able to go from 1st to 5th and back down again. Just took it easy. THinking about using it to get into work tomorrow as i really am not looking forward to getting up an extra 2 hours earlier just so that i can catch a train that is going to cost me £20 to get into London and back. Just need something to re-inforce the tape like a really long cable tie to go round both ends. As i use the A2 all the way in i hardly have to change gear once i have got going. Brown tape - Life saver

It's not really a safety critical part, so any bodge is good enough (as long as you are watching oout for that missed shift if ut lets go).

I'd araldite a splint to it. If you don't have anything that looks like it'll make a good splint, get yourself some brakle line, fit it round the break, and araldite that in place (filling the tube up first).

[d3ano]

Just got it replaced, it broke again whilst inside the cast of packaging tape. Oh well i guess it was only a temp fix.