Converting front exit cable shifter to rear
Again, if I could have done that, I would have. There are to things preventing it from working - like you mentioned, mounting the cable is one hurdle; the Cheetah cable has a sleeve with a groove in it where the u bolt holds it in place. It's a specific design element that puts the cable in the right place. Plus, you can't swap cables between shifters either, they have different ends.
Could it be made to work? Probably. But, I don't like to buy stuff knowing it will have to be modified. I'd rather just come up with a solution using what I have.
Here's a thought.
Get the install kit for the Cheetah cable to the trans. Install your shifter just like you normally would, just route the cable down the right side of the trans, across and back up to the trans. like the Cheetah does.
With the bracket for the Cheetah, that should be doable. One issue is getting your cable to clamp into the Cheetah bracket.
More than one way to skin a cat.
Again, if I could have done that, I would have. There are to things preventing it from working - like you mentioned, mounting the cable is one hurdle; the Cheetah cable has a sleeve with a groove in it where the u bolt holds it in place. It's a specific design element that puts the cable in the right place. Plus, you can't swap cables between shifters either, they have different ends.
Could it be made to work? Probably. But, I don't like to buy stuff knowing it will have to be modified. I'd rather just come up with a solution using what I have.
