How do you remove/fit Shimano Ultegra levers to a drop bars?

DonDaddyD
DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
edited March 2010 in The workshop
I have a new handle bar. I literally want to slide of the shifters from the old bars and slide them on to the new bars. How do you do this?

If there is a step by step guide with visuals that would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    In simple terms you put a 5mm allen key down the outside of the hood. On the side of the shifter there is a slim groove to guide you. Turn the allen key anti-clockwise.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yep in the manual.

    there is a allen bolt to release the clamping tension. you will need to have the tape removed or new clamps on the new bars.

    part 14

    http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techd ... 611843.pdf

    more info

    http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techd ... 374.pdfand

    http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techd ... 677287.pdf
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Are you sure its an allen key and not a screw driver job as that's the only thing I can see that's visible
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    allen key.slides down one side.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    DDD - easy job. take the tape off. Might need to pull back the hoods a little.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I might need to post a picture (Ultegra SL shifters). Pulled the hood back and the only visible thing I could see was a tiny screw that needs a phillps head screw driver...
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716
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    See the little slot starting where the hood meets the plastic of the lever, halfway up?

    Shove a 5mm allen key down it.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Thank you, thank you so much. So very very much!
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