Gunk Proofing a Sram shifter?

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Permalink Reply by David whitlock on September 13, 2012 at 11:37am

Get some large diameter electrical heat shrink wrap (I've seen up to 3in) peel back the tops of your hoods, add wrap and heat until snug - voila!  You could also pre cut a hole for the shifter paddle and cover both the front and back openings (not sure if that would affect the shifting, but it's worth a try). 

Good luck!!

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Permalink Reply by Aaron on September 14, 2012 at 7:39am

I guess you cut off and replace whenever you replace the cables? 

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Permalink Reply by Andrew FItzpatrick on September 13, 2012 at 11:54am

David, where would I typically find this? Electrical dept at home depot?

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Permalink Reply by David whitlock on September 13, 2012 at 12:02pm

Yep

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Permalink Reply by Aaron on September 14, 2012 at 7:41am

I dumped my shifter in the sand at a USGP last year and was able to flush it out with White Lightning Clean Streak degreaser. It's worked 100% since. 

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Permalink Reply by Andrew FItzpatrick on September 14, 2012 at 10:52am

by "flush it out," how much are we talking?  while on the bike, soaked it, sprayed it in forcefully?

 

(forgive the newbedness)

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Permalink Reply by Aaron on September 14, 2012 at 10:54am

Took the hood and access panel off and sprayed it in there good. During the race I had to use my pit bike because the one I dumped in the sand wouldn't shift at all. This was done after the race.

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