shimano LX derailer probs.

[FyrFytrRyn]

hi,
well the last few XC rides have been a bit problematic. all gears work well, except 2nd and 8th rear gears, regaurdless of front wheel selection. it wants to shift out of 2 and 8, making it hard to crawl or haul some "A". suggestions? ive tweequed on it in all repects and just cant get it. possibly a derailer problem? possible replacement suggestions? also, do the cassette removal tools used for shimano fit shimano BB's? they look like they might.. thanks in advance.

[Neccros]

check your derailer hanger... might be bent slightly

the BB and cassette tools are different

[dubjay]

Check and see if the cogs are straight too. Mine tend to bend after a while.

[FyrFytrRyn]

wowzers. it was a few problems. heres what i found. hanger was bent, cable wasnt fully seated into the hand control adjuster, cable housing was too long in the rear pivot area causing it to bind a little at times. and there was a small unicorn poping holes on my cables. thanks for the suggesions guys.