factory pro shift kit

[Alf]

Okay, so I made a rig up to check pressures on the springs when I was trying to find the spring for my new roller bearing shift kit. I used my valve spring tester with a lightweight digital scale to read the rating. All springs were compressed the same distance to obtain the readings.

Stock - 4-6 lbs (these were all used springs I tested)
FP - 8-12lbs

New RPM spring that will be included with the new roller shift lever - 8lbs

I found the FP springs were slightly different in design as well. They extended the static arm of the spring which allows the arm to flex more than the stock spring which is what I believe is the inconsistency of the spring. So, based on the results of David & Alf, I would say David got a 8lbs spring and Alf a 12lbs.

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I must have a lot of bad luck, because when I fiitted the spring back in 1989 in my FJ 1100 (only the spring) the gear shift lever was rock-hard, or anybody at Factory looked me and thought: "this men needs tone up his left ankle", so reserve me the stronger springs

Anyway, when the bike is at normal operating temperature the lever works much better than when cold, and the shift is more precise. Is it worth the effort and money? YES, without doubt, but Randy, please, reserve 1 RPM spring for me 

[fj11.5]

Have not had money for oil,  so still yet to try it, , also fitted the xjr oil cooler , ,,

[fj11.5]

One thing to note here is if your FJ already has the jumping out of 2nd gear issue (worn dogs/windows/bent shift fork) then this shift kit will not fix it.



Kookaloo!


Frank

hi frank,, kit came with a bulk lot of parts, hoping it will cure the missed shifts, only ever. Had the jumping out of second gear once , not long ago, held her in second when filling a car in a passing lane , waited for them to pull in, as I wound her out, at about 7k she did the POP out then in again , only time ever as I don't hold her that long or high in revs in first 2 gears

[fj11.5]

Well had her first test ride, , love the new shift ki :flag_of_truce:t, much firmer positive changes, and no oil leaks from the xjr oil cooler, ran about 10 deg cooler , mind you for the first few days into summer its cold out and bloody windy

[Harvy]

We can warm you up in March Rod!


Harvy

[fj11.5]

Sounds good mate, could have something to do with wearing t shirts all year round , , been warm here just a cold front , feels like snow.

[Alf]

Today I have been fitting a Randy shift kit in my friend Mingo FJ

The dogbone is different in design than fitted on mine. In fact it looks more tough. And the spring is clearly softer than on mine, so the gear shift lever feel perfect soft and precise first time, without the hard feeling that I had on mine for around 15.000 kms.

Its clear that Randy has change the design and he has improved the kit