Ooops, where did this come from?
oddy74
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I've just been replacing my cassette and middle ring as per my last post (thanks chaps its fixed the jumping)
Anyway, whilst everything was in bits I gave the rest of the divetrain a clean, when I had finished I found a rubber "thing" on the floor under the rear derailler, it is a Deore LX.
It has shimano written on it and looks as if should wrap around some part of the derailler to stop muck etc getting in. Its about 2" long x 1" wide with a little rubber hook that appears to go into a hole at the other end. But for the life of me I cant see where it should go, I've tried looking on Shimano website, and other websites like CRC to see if I can find it in position but had no luck.
So I am wondering if any of you good people can shed some light on it. :?:
Thanks
Oddy
P.s Sorry for the rubbish explanation, I have tried taking and uploading some piccies, but im having some technical difficulties.
Anyway, whilst everything was in bits I gave the rest of the divetrain a clean, when I had finished I found a rubber "thing" on the floor under the rear derailler, it is a Deore LX.
It has shimano written on it and looks as if should wrap around some part of the derailler to stop muck etc getting in. Its about 2" long x 1" wide with a little rubber hook that appears to go into a hole at the other end. But for the life of me I cant see where it should go, I've tried looking on Shimano website, and other websites like CRC to see if I can find it in position but had no luck.
So I am wondering if any of you good people can shed some light on it. :?:
Thanks
Oddy
P.s Sorry for the rubbish explanation, I have tried taking and uploading some piccies, but im having some technical difficulties.
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chain stay mech protector. fits onto the mech where it would hit the chainstay."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
You should just be able to see it at the top right of the photo0 -
part number 6 in the following diagram
http://www.shimanoservicecentre.co.uk/SSC/shimano_parts/Rear%20Derailleur/RD-M581.pdf0 -
Thanks guys, thats what I was looking for.
Extra thanks mancfightcat I was looking for a diagram like that but had no luck, my technological inepitude holds no bonds
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It's not a vital part, depends on whether the mech on your bike can contact the chain stays or not. I nearly took mine off my XTR mech as it seems to trap grit and muck.It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result0
