I put my skunk2 dual bend shifter in today, and its HELLA stiff. the throws are very short but its VERY stiff. Does anybody have a picture of how it's connected with the linkage?

 

its supposed to be that way homieee

 

Did you overtighten it?

 

You over tightened the bolt that connects the linkage to the lever.

 

I'm scared if I loosen it a bit, the nut will fall off. Did you guys use all of the hardware that came with the shifter?

Screw - Washer | linkage | Shifter - Washer - Spacer | linkage | Nut

 

Yup Ive had mine come loose twice but it starts to rattle before it falls off.
I would put the washer on the nut side since thats what will loosen.
I try to make mine as tight as I can without the shifter being too stiff. Throw some grease in there too.

 

could someone post a picture of how yours is setup, I'll try to get a picture of mine later today.

 

I took a picture for you bro.


Looks like I have washers on both ends.

 

It's smooth, short, and comfy right? Mine is HELLA stiff and non comfy at all.

 

Yes its perfect. Very notchy and direct. Make it really loose and give it a try. Note the difference in stiffness. Then find a place in the middle by tighting the nut and testing the shifter. And like I said use some grease on the friction points.