GRIPSHIFT

[carter]

hi guys i could do with your advice please on the two differant types of gripshift used on the grifter, there is two differant types of window used and was wondering which bikes or years belong to which, ive pictured two bikes, they are both mk1 and both original, ive just aquired a nos gripshift, it has the longer mk1 cable and need to know which year it belongs to, cheers

[canopusxs235]

Hi Colin, The first gripshift pictured was used on the MK1 & Mk2 Grifters only. So 1976-1979/80 The second gripshift was commonly found on the XL, GS, and Supergrifters. So 1980-82/3 I hope this helps. The internals on the second gripshift pictured are totally different to the early gripshift and cannot be interchanged. The design was changed to prevent the selector window from sliding internally, thus hiding the selector window and therefore the rider doesn't know what gear is selected. This was a common problem and it puzzles me why Raleigh left it so long to modify the design. Maybe it was a case of having to use the hundred of thousand units already made?

[carter]

thanks john, i would have asked on the grifter forum but i would have got a stupid answer and insults

[canopusxs235]

this forum seems to be the sensible place to be at the moment. At least its smoke free!

[carter]

im a non smoker so that suits me fine

[canopusxs235]

Same here!... and it suits me toooooooooooooo