Bicycle Mechanics - Disassembling Shimano sl-1050 downtube shifters

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Apaulo
09-28-11, 02:40 AM
I'm trying to figure out how to take these 105 shifters apart, but can't seem to figure it out. Anyone have any suggestions?

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paulkal
09-28-11, 06:36 AM
You can not take them apart. Do you have a problem with them?
HillRider
09-28-11, 07:11 AM
They are not "servicable" and there are only three parts, the lever containing the friction and/or indexing mechanism, the base plate and the mounting bolt. As asked above, why do you want to disassemble them?

Apaulo
09-28-11, 11:20 AM
They're pretty scratched up, I'll be removing anodizing on a few parts and polishing them, i was hoping to do it to these shifters also.
ThermionicScott
09-29-11, 11:35 AM
I noticed the same thing when I opened up one of my RX100 shifters the other day. I was disappointed that I couldn't take them completely to pieces like others I've seen (is it a friction/index thing?), but I guess I'll deal with that as long as they work.