So I bought a used basic Dimension Edge kit with the shift on the fly mechanism. I am mechanically inclined but just learning about bike motor kits. The kit originally came with the aluminum U bracket that attaches to the rear fork or seat post part of the frame. I changed the U bracket to pieces of flat stock 1/8th" thich aluminum on each side & I replaced the cable in the shift on the fly mechanism & its still not doing its job. The only way it seemed like it might work is if I used a pair of pliers & pulled really hard on the inner cable even then I don't understand how it would disengage?
Questions
1. Is this cable supposed to be a brake cable (which is what was on my used kit) or a gear cable?
2. I cannot find and install videos on this kit anywhere & I am usually really good at locating information like this. Where can I find some? Dimension Edges site is useless as far as I'm concerned & would never do business(buy a new kit) from a company that puts so little effort in to their site. Every link leads to an error page.
3. Where the cable attaches to the mount there is the hollow threaded rod that goes through the eye bolt. On the threaded rod there is a washer & 2 nuts. The cable runs through the threaded rod. I used the nuts on the threaded rod to adjust the tension on the cable & it's still not engaging the shift on the fly system. What do I need to do?
4. It seems like the only way this cable might work is if the cable runs a straight shot & the outer sheath & inner cable are both fastened to the lever to be pulled at the same time. They would have to be installed with a lot of tension on both(I'm sure this is not how it's supposed to work.
5. I know the drive rollers are supposed to be easy to change & I got it off but the shafts spins freely & I don't see how I'll get the roller back on tight (how to lock the shaft in position so I can tighten the bolt securing the drive roller).?
Any help would be appreciated. l uploaded some pictures & will upload more when I get a chance. I think my redesign of the mount came out really good & it's a good thing I hoard hardware. I uploaded a picture of a inner threaded sleeve with a hex end. Can someone tell me what it's called? I want to order a bunch in different sizes. I can tell this I going to be a long lasting very involved hobby.
& yes once I get the kit working properly I will be tearing it down & painting & greasing the necessary areas.
Thanks ahead of time for any help.
Questions
1. Is this cable supposed to be a brake cable (which is what was on my used kit) or a gear cable?
2. I cannot find and install videos on this kit anywhere & I am usually really good at locating information like this. Where can I find some? Dimension Edges site is useless as far as I'm concerned & would never do business(buy a new kit) from a company that puts so little effort in to their site. Every link leads to an error page.
3. Where the cable attaches to the mount there is the hollow threaded rod that goes through the eye bolt. On the threaded rod there is a washer & 2 nuts. The cable runs through the threaded rod. I used the nuts on the threaded rod to adjust the tension on the cable & it's still not engaging the shift on the fly system. What do I need to do?
4. It seems like the only way this cable might work is if the cable runs a straight shot & the outer sheath & inner cable are both fastened to the lever to be pulled at the same time. They would have to be installed with a lot of tension on both(I'm sure this is not how it's supposed to work.
5. I know the drive rollers are supposed to be easy to change & I got it off but the shafts spins freely & I don't see how I'll get the roller back on tight (how to lock the shaft in position so I can tighten the bolt securing the drive roller).?
Any help would be appreciated. l uploaded some pictures & will upload more when I get a chance. I think my redesign of the mount came out really good & it's a good thing I hoard hardware. I uploaded a picture of a inner threaded sleeve with a hex end. Can someone tell me what it's called? I want to order a bunch in different sizes. I can tell this I going to be a long lasting very involved hobby.
& yes once I get the kit working properly I will be tearing it down & painting & greasing the necessary areas.
Thanks ahead of time for any help.