Rubber sleeves/ bushings on gear shift rods

[Karnic]

Hi
Suzuki DF 115 ATL. These 2 rubber sleeves ( Yellow ) is broken whilst red is missing. I inquired locally and got mixed answers. Some advised to change whilst others claimed no big deal. I was also told that in order to replace i need to buy set complete with rods etc and most OB have these missing. Views? Shifting seems normal. Should i lightly grease the rods and where is best to grease? Also got mixed answers who suggested i should leave as it is and lightly grease. Others suggested to change, whilst others suggested to do not grease in order not to attract dirt. Thanks all.

 

[Karnic]

Hi
Suzuki DF 115 ATL. These 2 rubber sleeves ( Yellow ) is broken whilst red is missing. I inquired locally and got mixed answers. Some advised to change whilst others claimed no big deal. I was also told that in order to replace i need to buy set complete with rods etc and most OB have these missing. Views? Shifting seems normal. Should i lightly grease the rods and where is best to grease? Also got mixed answers who suggested i should leave as it is and lightly grease. Others suggested to change, whilst others suggested to do not grease in order not to attract dirt. Thanks all.

Gentle reminder

 

[ducked]

Dunno what you are replacing, since its gone. Would rubber glove fingers provide a substitute?