Shimano Deore LX 8 Speed shifters SL-M569 problem!

[Mr. Bleak]

Hi,

I've just sold a pair of Shimano Deore LX 8 Speed shifters SL-M569 on eBay and the geezer whom has bought them says that both shifters are jamming half way through their movement.

As far as I can see, he's running Deore LX front and rear mech.

Has anyone else had this problem?

They were bloody OK when I had them on my bike! Hardly any use and shifted like a charm! :facepalm:

 

[legrandefromage]

could be a bazzillion things like crap cables, badly fitted outers.

I hate ebay with a passion because you will lose if anything goes wrong.

 

[shinobi]

Re:

I guess he actually knows how to set them up ! Not connecting the cable without the shifters being in bottom gear or anything silly ?
These things are usually bomb proof they look in great condition .
Paul

 

[wesmamyke]

Those might be one of the models that jams if you put any pressure on the gear indicator. I forget the specific model but it was really common with riser bars. You could slide the shifter in far enough that it made contact with the bend in the bar.

 

[Lhatch4]

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Sometimes the grease dries up and gets gummy. The insides probably need to be cleaned and relubricated.

 

[Mr. Bleak]

Thanks for the replies guys

The shifters have only done 1000 miles and as shinobi said, "These things are usually bomb proof they look in great condition" - and they were when they left me! :facepalm: They've only done 1000 touring miles and were moving as smooth as silk on my bike, before I dismantled the bike and sold off the parts.

I'll keep you all posted on the outcome. I'm not holding my breath... :roll:

 

[hamster]

One other little nasty to check is if he is trying them on the bench without cables. The cable hanger/ holder thingy inside can loop round and jam the shifter. A little pressure on the lever and a sharp tap flops it the other way and it will release.

 

[Mr. Bleak]

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Well, I got them back yesterday.

Not working :facepalm:

hamster: Which lever?

 

[hamster]

Frankly I can't remember, sorry.

It's simplest to undo the tiny screws of the cover and peek inside. You will know it when you see it if the cable holder has folded into the jamming position.

 

[Mr. Bleak]

Well...

eBay decided in my favour, but I don't feel elated regarding the matter, as I now have a set of busted shifters sitting in a box. :roll:

Anyhow, I'll get around to fixing them, but I've just got too much on at the moment.

Thanks to all whom posted.