[czechplastik]

My gear knob is quite loose, as in its easy to rotate it.

When I tried to tighten up it starts to pull on the gaiter which isn't ideal.

Is there a knack to it?

 

[M8TJT]

Yes. Disconnect the gaiter from the knob by pulling down on the gaiter. It is easier to use a trim tool between the gaiter collar and the knob and lever them apart. All will become clear once you have 'dropped' it.

 

[nturnb]

I got an aftermarket one when I had the 8G and it was also not in the right position when fully tightened. I fixed it by stuffing some paper in and then tightened it so that the gear positions on the Gear Knob were in the right location.

 

[M8TJT]

The 10G one seems like it has a tapered hole as it becomes really stiff before it 'bottoms out'.