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I just got wood grain arm rest from Vanderhall Parts - how to get bump shifter off?
At Facebook Vanderhall Owner's Forum, Open Roads noted knob has loctite. Suggested strap wrench  or padded vice grip/channel lock and a bit of muscle. Use blue loctitie to resecure.
(08-27-2019, 09:13 PM)jpjrv Wrote: [ -> ]At Facebook Vanderhall Owner's Forum, Open Roads noted knob has loctite. Suggested strap wrench  or padded vice grip/channel lock and a bit of muscle. Use blue loctitie to resecure.

thanks - so is it the knob that comes off or the whole stem?
Haven't done it, but I'm pretty sure just the knob. Might need those padded vice grips on the stem!
(08-27-2019, 10:19 PM)IndyVandy Wrote: [ -> ]
(08-27-2019, 09:13 PM)jpjrv Wrote: [ -> ]At Facebook Vanderhall Owner's Forum, Open Roads noted knob has loctite. Suggested strap wrench  or padded vice grip/channel lock and a bit of muscle. Use blue loctitie to resecure.

thanks - so is it the knob that comes off or the whole stem?

If you're planning on doing this yourself, please consider taking pictures of the process and writing up a short "How To" in the Tutorials & DIY section!
(08-27-2019, 10:24 PM)jpjrv Wrote: [ -> ]Haven't done it, but I'm pretty sure just the knob. Might need those padded vice grips on the stem!

Thanks - all installed and looks good!
Looks great!
I used a rubber strap wrench got it from Home Depot $9 no need to use lock tight to reinstall. J Patrick Wrote:Haven't done it, but I'm pretty sure just the knob. Might need those padded vice grips on the stem!
(08-27-2019, 09:13 PM)J Patrick Wrote: [ -> ]At Facebook Vanderhall Owner's Forum, Open Roads noted knob has loctite. Suggested strap wrench  or padded vice grip/channel lock and a bit of muscle. Use blue loctitie to resecure.
Heat is the easy answer,  use a propane torch to heat the shaft this in turn releases the locktite.
(08-27-2019, 09:05 PM)IndyVandy Wrote: [ -> ]I just got wood grain arm rest from Vanderhall Parts - how to get bump shifter off?
 I have worked with lock tight for many years and the simplest way to remove the shifter knob is to use a propane torch and heat the shaft.  The heat will travel up to the threads on the shaft and release the lock tight.  Be sure to use a pad on the knob when turning off as it will be hot.