Chris,
Just a little play on the end of the cable...

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I just adjusted the cable until I got the shifting to occur at about 3500 RPM in the SDL. To make it shift at higher RPM loosen the cable for quicker shifts tighten it. There is no absolute on this adjustment, just do it by 'feel'

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Sir Frank Bowden would take offense to your reference to the Bowman cable. Sounds similar though.

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