Shifter nameplate and screw for 105

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I had a little spill on my bike 2 weeks ago which scratched and/or
ruined the nameplates on my shifters. Now I am not one to insist the
bike goes on forever in pristine condition, but leaving the assembly
underneath exposed to any subsequent crashes disturbs me.

So I went looking for the replacements and found them to be rather
pricey ($12 per plate at my lbs, and $18 for a pair of them on the web,
including shipping.) We're talking about cheap plastic here, I can live
without the 105 name.

Those things *are* expensive; it's Shimano making the money, not the shop
(or mail order place). The cheapest we could sell them for (over the
counter; we don't sell mail-order) would be about $10 each.

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I am missing the screws, too, (I again refer you to my wife for any
opposing theories on loose screws and all issues related to the verb).

Is there a cheaper source or can I make a cover on my own? I really
just want to protect the inner workings of the shifter from any debris
or damage.

This has become one of those things where the principle of the matter
outweighs the monetary value of it.

I understand, but it's probably not worth the trouble. The chances of
finding a screw that size (separately from buying them with the plate) are
low, and the amount of time it might take to try and fabricate one wouldn't
be worth the effort. Best bet is to bite the bullet, just this once, and try
not to crash again.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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Quoted message said:

I had a little spill on my bike 2 weeks ago which scratched and/or
ruined the nameplates on my shifters.

Quoted message said:

So I went looking for the replacements and found them to be rather
pricey

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I am missing the screws, too,

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Is there a cheaper source or can I make a cover on my own?

You might want to post over in rec.bicycles.tech, too.

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