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the_potato_shogun on March 31, 2025 1:18 pm I’m sorry should’ve mentioned this is towards the gripshift side, and not for bar end plug
jim2527 on March 31, 2025 1:19 pm There’s supposed to be a plastic washer/shim between the shifter and grip. That’s how’s it was back in the day….
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To interface with the grip shift?
To interface with the bar end plug.
To interface with the celestial aura
To interface with your hand
To interface with your mom
It aligns the end cap. Keeps it from spinning.
I’m sorry should’ve mentioned this is towards the gripshift side, and not for bar end plug
There’s supposed to be a plastic washer/shim between the shifter and grip. That’s how’s it was back in the day….