Deore shifters

supafly1982
supafly1982 Posts: 631
edited April 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi Guys, i have a set deore shifters and i need to replace the cable on one, they are the shifters with the window, ive had a look and taken the top off then i reasembled and took the bottom off for a look, it didnt look like a straight pop in and out type of job.

your help and knowledge will be greatly recieved :)

cheers
scott

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    shift to 9. remove screw cover plug and push the cable out.

    no dismantling needed.

    have a read of Parktools for more info, or download the manual.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • supafly1982
    supafly1982 Posts: 631
    nicklouse wrote:
    shift to 9. remove screw cover plug and push the cable out.

    no dismantling needed.

    have a read of Parktools for more info, or download the manual.

    will do, thanks Nick, i should of said its the 3 gear shifter, just shift up till it pops out, same as the 9?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    shift to one.

    again all in the manual or Parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    I've got a similar issue - i'm trying to replace a deore shifter with an slx shifter. Can I attach the new shifter to the existing cable? Or do I need to remove the cable and thread the new shifter with cable into the existing outer cable?

    Apologies if that doesn't make sense!
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    You have to take it out of the deore shifter and re-thread it all.
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    Cheers mate, done that, got it all in place but it won't change into the 3rd ring (left hand shifter) can't see that I've done anything wrong at all. Reckon I might have been sold a duff shifter on ebay!
  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    IIRC SLX have a shifter solely for double set ups? Check it's not one of those..
    Marin
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    Got a feeling it might just be that - the shifter just has slm 660 on it and no other markings. Sorry for being a pain but does anyone know how I can tell if it's the IIRC version? The guy who sold it didn't state what it was.
  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    IIRC stands for If I remember correctly :lol:

    I suppose just shift it and see if there's 2 or 3 'clicks'?

    But someone else might be able to confirm if there ever was a x2 slx shifter.
    Marin
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    I've just emailed the guy I bought it off asking if he's sold me the IIRC model!!!! Quality.
    My mate's got an Slx shifter thats 3 speed. It must just be broke. Oh well, back to the drawing board.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    earls wrote:
    I've just emailed the guy I bought it off asking if he's sold me the IIRC model!!!! Quality.
    My mate's got an Slx shifter thats 3 speed. It must just be broke. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

    :roll:

    IIRC is nothing to do with the shifter.

    If I Recall Correctly
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    I know that now! Just ordered an internet dictionary ..... and a new left shifter!
  • earls
    earls Posts: 48
    Cheers lads, I know that now! Just ordered an internet dictionary ..... and a new left shifter!
  • supafly1982
    supafly1982 Posts: 631
    2 left shifters dont make a right :lol:

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