Gunk Proofing a Sram shifter? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T22:14:17Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/gunk-proofing-a-sram-shifter?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A132568&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTook the hood and access pane…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-14:1198434:Comment:1325682012-09-14T17:54:53.984ZAaronhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Aaron774
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.
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. by "flush it out," how much a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-14:1198434:Comment:1323862012-09-14T17:52:13.047ZAndrew FItzpatrickhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndrewFItzpatrick
<p>by "flush it out," how much are we talking? while on the bike, soaked it, sprayed it in forcefully?</p>
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<p>(forgive the newbedness)</p>
<p>by "flush it out," how much are we talking? while on the bike, soaked it, sprayed it in forcefully?</p>
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<p>(forgive the newbedness)</p> I dumped my shifter in the sa…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-14:1198434:Comment:1326422012-09-14T14:41:24.573ZAaronhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Aaron774
<p>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. </p>
<p>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. </p> I guess you cut off and repla…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-14:1198434:Comment:1325652012-09-14T14:39:37.139ZAaronhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Aaron774
<p>I guess you cut off and replace whenever you replace the cables? </p>
<p>I guess you cut off and replace whenever you replace the cables? </p> Yeptag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-13:1198434:Comment:1324712012-09-13T19:02:14.863ZDavid whitlockhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Davidwhitlock
<p>Yep</p>
<p>Yep</p> David, where would I typicall…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-13:1198434:Comment:1325592012-09-13T18:54:47.387ZAndrew FItzpatrickhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndrewFItzpatrick
David, where would I typically find this? Electrical dept at home depot?
David, where would I typically find this? Electrical dept at home depot? Get some large diameter elect…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-09-13:1198434:Comment:1323732012-09-13T18:37:42.185ZDavid whitlockhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Davidwhitlock
<p>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). </p>
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<p>Good luck!!</p>
<p>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). </p>
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<p>Good luck!!</p>