Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Adjustment | Internal-Gear Hub Bike Shifter Adjustment

I show you how you can adjust the Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal-Gear Hub Bike Shifter easily. The problem on this bike was that it was jumping gears and going to the third gear although the shifter was set to second gear.
Steps for adjusting:
1) Set the shifter to the middle gear (second gear)
2) open the lug nut on the shifter with a 10mm key
3) turn the barrel roller (turn with pliers if tight)
4) adjust until you have the yellow dot between the white lines
5) close the lug nut again - DONE
If you have trouble getting the yellow line into position perhaps the shifter unit is out of place like in my case so I also show you how you can take the shifter unit off and position it correctly.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:20 Identifying the Shimano Nexus 3 gear shifter
00:31 Explanation of the problem
00:53 Explaining how to adjust the shifter unit
01:36 loosening the lug nut on the shifter and adjusting the barrel roller
02:09 Repositioning the shifter unit by taking it off and placing it back on again
03:32 Final adjustment of shifter unit with barrel roller 👇👇 Buy something and support the Homeneer channel 👇👇
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[@scottdevore6218]

Thank you, this was perfectly explained. I’m an old BMX guy so anything but single speed gearing is foreign to me. 👍🏼

[@Homeneer]

Welcome

[@gordonogle1288]

Very good, explanation of the problem & how to fix it

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@rxbristol]

Thank you. Your video helped me understand a little more about the Nexus hub.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that.

[@mickyg51]

Thank you, you made it so easy to understand how to adjust the gearing. I have an issue with my new bike which should have been sorted out by the bicycle shop. After watching this video, I will do it myself. Keep those videos coming and take care.

[@Homeneer]

Thanks for the positive feedback 😊

[@scph321]

Thanks!!! 😁I was able to fix my jammed up 3 speed myself...which saved me time (taking it ti bike shop) and $$$. This is the best video because it is the only one I saw that mentioned removing the whole shifter, which is what mine needed. Mine got messed up when front handlebars got turned all the way around after transport - it pulled the whole cable too tight all the way to the end.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that. It's always so rewarding when one can solve something like this by one self.

[@gusmascan]

Thanks very useful and helped me to solve an issue with my wife's bike

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that 🤗

[@akivatalansky]

I have a Marin bike that uses this Shimano gear. A while ago, the tire went flat and had to be replaced. Since then, the gears would jump between speeds. I brought the bike to a store today and so far it seems to be okay now. If I have this problem again, I will try to adjust it myself. Thanks for this informative video!

[@GeneB60]

Just assembled 2 bikes from a vendor in NY. Both shifters were out of adjustment. This video was spot on and resolved my issues. Seems the vendor would check this prior to shipment. Oh well. You are a great help. Thanks

[@Homeneer]

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@celestewilkins2886]

Hands down the nicest bike I've ever owned, it ...

[@Homeneer]

Do you mean the Kona Rove? Just s bit strange the comment is on shifter adjustment video

[@kaetrz]

Thank you so much! I just bought a new bike online & was so disappointed that the shifter clearly wasn't working. Since I'd never seen a shifter like this (& neither had a friend I asked to help me), I was worried getting the problem solved would be difficult. Your video makes me feel like I can probably do this myself 😁

[@Homeneer]

Glad I could help!

[@paul6925]

Thanks bruv this is a confusing adjustment to make and you covered everything. Shimano specs says it isn't waterproof! Explains why mine is now seized after riding it in -20c through salty slush for 5 years. Sometimes it would freeze solid too because it got moisture in it. Surprised it didn't die sooner

[@Homeneer]

Thanks for the positive feedback 😊

[@buffalomind6838]

Are you serious that it is not waterproof? That does it I can’t get that igh. I seen on another video that it is noisy as well, so this new information seals my decision on passing on purchasing a bike with it.

[@paul6925]

@@buffalomind6838 Yes if you go to their site you can dig around and find the specs. It worked fine in rain for me but once it flash froze it would seize up. I rode it a lot though and parked around outside. Still....

[@buffalomind6838]

@@paul6925 Thanks for the speedy response. I’m thinking it more thoroughly now that I am concerned with igh’s possibly not being waterproof, and the sound is also a big concern. Another up question have you ever hit the shister box in the back?

[@paul6925]

@@buffalomind6838 nexus 8 might be different I’m not sure. Good luck!

[@danieltruong6037]

Your video is the best to show every detail of the process on how to fix the problem. It's much better than the one recommended by the technical support of the bike vendor I bought from. Thank you very much.

[@Homeneer]

Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@janetpontious7798]

will try youR suggestion and return with the results Bill

[@Homeneer]

Excellent 👌

[@thijmstickman8349]

Thank you! I had tryed this before following a different tutorial but the problem was that the shifter was way too lose... You solved my problem, and saved my bike a trip to the repair shop!

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@jungleAmos]

Thank you! Helped solve my problem immediately

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@wariolis]

Thank you! It saved me a lot of trouble.

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome!

[@upsidedownchris]

that was really simple and clear! Thanks

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that 🙂

[@michaels3385]

Thank you so much this video saved me from a trip to the repair shop.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@cristiandurai8743]

Thanks for video...its really helpful

[@Homeneer]

Most welcome 😊

[@janahamburg6597]

Problem solved! Thank you for such straight forward easy to follow video.

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@jamesogston504]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is my first bicycle with this gear system and it has helped me service it.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that 🤗

[@DOLFINOWOLF]

Mr. Home Engineer !!! 👍👍👍👍 EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT VIDEO !! Perfect Sir !! Short, Very Informative AND ADDRESSES EVERYTHING I could ever need to know about my SHIMANO Nexus 3-Speed Twist Shifter 👌😁✌️🪂🪂👍 great great job !!!! ñAmAsTé 🙏

[@Homeneer]

Thanks for the positive feedback

[@jen3800]

thanks for this ! i have to fix one of these today , in fact. the first time ever. this helps me a tonne !

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@Dru_Sol]

Very helpful. Worked like a charm, easy to understand

[@Homeneer]

Great

[@notundermywatch3163]

Thank you so much, my wife is so happy now 😊

[@Homeneer]

My pleasure 😊

[@gokhanceterez1043]

very clear explanation .. I will follow

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@Joanncrtt]

Thank you so much for your easy, concise instruction. ❤

[@Homeneer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ToPanPawel]

Thank you! I have same Nexus shifter and Im struggling to shift. I will try your method!

[@Homeneer]

Did it work?

[@ToPanPawel]

@@Homeneer yes it did! Thank you! 😄

[@behzadmodabberzadeh8014]

Thank you for a wonderful and useful video!

[@Homeneer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peterhagbok799]

Great video: hard facts, several scenarios, good explained.

[@Homeneer]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelcrabtree7193]

Thank you! This was the perfect video tutorial and I was easily able to fix the issue on my bike! ❤

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear!

[@morganjoe1]

Thank you for the information. I was able to fix my problem!

[@Homeneer]

Awesome

[@davidsteving6528]

Spot on and very helpful. Thank you

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@vadiveljeyaratnaganthan8760]

Thak you, you explined so easy.

[@Homeneer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@userbosco]

This is why I love KZbin. Super helpful video, thank you. My only question, why wouldn't you make sure the shifter is seated correctly on the lug FIRST, prior to trying to adjust w/ the barrel nut? Cheers.

[@Homeneer]

Good point. I'm a beginner as well so learned that during filming.

[@CarlosDTinca]

Great video. Thanks

[@Homeneer]

You are welcome!

[@ceelos70]

That was very simple. Thank you.

[@Homeneer]

Welcome

[@boosterttteamjomalagu7247]

Very helpful..I had the same problem with my gear...I follow what u did and fix it..thankyou so much

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@920rookie]

Great video, presented like clockwork including intentional drops and recovery. I've just done a basic service of my Nexus 3sp, now I want to strip it back like you did. I'm not game to get into the planetary though. Probably just soak it in oil and put it back in?

[@francois1829]

Merci beaucoup from France !

[@Homeneer]

Welcome

[@FathiVlog]

Thank you for the information , keep going

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@mikewilson6128]

Very helpful - thanks.

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome!

[@amandawaldrom4660]

Thanks for the help!

[@barisdem]

Thank you, you helped me

[@Homeneer]

You are welcome!

[@barisdem]

@@Homeneer after whachting your video I bought a folding bike with a nexus shifter.

[@nubret]

thank you, it helped alot! now i can fix the shifting on my 16" folding bike :-)

[@Homeneer]

Great!

[@Villdyret]

omg!! thanks so much man! it saved me soo much frustration! my bike is all good now! great vid! :D :D

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that. I'm so glad to hear feedback that this video helped out.

[@DOLFINOWOLF]

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[@berniebgone]

Thanks! This worked for me.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@johnharrisonschulz]

You got a great video here. I just bought a bicycle that has a Nexus that looks similar to the one in your video but with the same adjustments. Mine shifts through all the gears but second and third gear is a bit noisier. First gear is really quiet. So I think it just needs a slight adjustment. Great job!

[@Homeneer]

Hope you got your bike adjusted

[@Hjalmar_Lane]

Thank you this was very helpful.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that 😊

[@razxish]

Thank you bro. Really informative and simple. Love it!

[@nabilbenze9408]

Thank you

[@Homeneer]

Welcome

[@seethebutter]

Thanks

[@Homeneer]

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[@jesperj4834]

Thank you, this solved my problem!

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good fix. Thank you.

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@aurelius1964]

super helpful thanks!

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@Largo1845]

Thank you so much!! This was exactly my problem! : )

[@Homeneer]

Glad it helped

[@jillesreijnders1072]

Thank you for the great video

[@Homeneer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ShabaaUkelele]

I knew it right then. Thanks for the clarification 😊

[@Homeneer]

Good to hear that

[@ratellerar5408]

Thank you sir

[@4BrittWhite]

Great! Thank you!

[@Homeneer]

You are welcome!

[@plastikbertrand]

Clear and concise, thank you 👍

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@Jakeisks]

Do you guys usually put grease on your chains?

[@mels6196]

thanks!! i was able to fix my bike

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@perolsson1166]

great info, try to fix it tomorrow.

[@Homeneer]

Did it work?

[@perolsson1166]

@@Homeneer Yes, it worked. Took some time though.

[@zacke9606]

Great video, just what i needed 👍👍

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that

[@andrenovgorodcev]

Thank you very much!

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@MarkkuS]

Thanks, this was exactly what was needed.

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that 🙂

[@zweibruk]

easy. thanks man.

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome and thanks for the feedback

[@WillAlfonso]

Great howto! Thanks bud, ride on!

[@Lem0nIlja]

Good video, thanks

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@JormaKovanen]

Jaha, piti neuvoa tuttavaa ja löysin sinun opastefilmisi. 🇫🇮

[@Homeneer]

Hieno juttu

[@smoothoperator7306]

Thank you . Very helpfull.❤

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@Youtube_user_anonym]

Amazing video!

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@ryanhoyer]

Hello I am unable to keep the nexus system from popping off the frame. The hex screw spins and spins and will not bite down. Please help.

[@Homeneer]

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like the threads are worn on the hex screw. Dont have experience with fixing threads. I would just replace the whole shifter unit. Price should be 15 usd or even under.

[@jameshite4820]

Awesome.

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@moatazqinawy7625]

Very useful

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@bobinkyay4755]

Thanks for sharing

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@KamelOualou]

Thank you, you made it short and instructive,no BS, perfect

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome

[@erichardin2635]

Thanks!

[@Homeneer]

Welcome!

[@benbreedlove7962]

Great video👍👍

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@Frank-rh7vh]

Problem solved - very nice hint - thank you !!! LIKE

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@thesuperking-Corsica-spa]

Thanks you 👌

[@Homeneer]

Welcome 😊

[@nathanhunt5408]

thanks - v clear.

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@revike7791]

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[@johnnichols4033]

I can’t get the yellow indicator to move unless I shift it at the handle. When it’s first gear it sits perfectly in the middle like it should when it’s in second gear. The yellow indicator is too far in, but I can’t get it to move. Is it okay to oil inside the box? Thanks, a subscriber

[@bibisouri4907]

good perfect

[@Homeneer]

Your welcome

[@TITAN59907]

Thought it had to be in 1st gear not 2nd gear for the alignment... Ty! :)

[@Homeneer]

Great I was able to help

[@GudfadernBMW]

Bravo, extra

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@abigailwenman9115]

How would you replace the cable?

[@vincentbochicchio1007]

Excellant

[@Homeneer]

Thanks

[@differentangle2499]

Super clear video. Thank you. In my case for some reason I can not even shift. Just bought bike with Shimano Nexus and shifter is stuck on gear 1 (shifter on the handle bar) and i can't turn the rubber wheel. I don't want to brake it so I don't turn with all the force but it doesn't seem to work. Can you help?

[@Homeneer]

Sorry not familiar with that issue

[@jakubmatusewicz727]

Thank you! Just fixed my fiancée's gazelle :)

[@Homeneer]

Awesome

[@marcg5130]

Have you ever had the problem of the shifter popping off the wheel but while riding ? Keeps popping off

[@Homeneer]

Not really. Did you tighten the hex key and still popping off? If yes, I suspect the hex bolt or threads have gone bad. Could that be the case?

[@marcg5130]

Thank you for the quick reply I’ll have a look thanks

[@Homeneer]

Hope you find the problem and find a fix for it

[@iamlegend4857]

Thank you.....

[@Homeneer]

You're welcome 🙂

[@vladimiiira]

Thank your veru much! It was very helplful :)

[@Homeneer]

Great to hear that.

[@Tuonela79]

I will try to fix my gear to perfection now 😀

[@Homeneer]

Awesome

[@jamesknickerbocker3410]

On need drum brake on nexus 3 speed

[@SztukaCyfrowa]

THX!! :D

[@tonyabreu6912]

How do you like 3 speed bicycle?

[@Homeneer]

I think the internal hub gear 3 speeds are great. Easy to maintain and reliable.

[@mybike8640]

💛👍👍👍

[@Homeneer]

Thanks