play on handlebars on gear selector

[maxifields]

Hi all,
        I've got movement (more than I think is normal) on my gear selector on the handlebars on my 69 sprint.I first thought it was just the cables need adjusting but no looking through the headset I can see movement on the handlebar before cables are engaged.Any ideas before I start taking things apart? Many thanks to anyone who replies,  

[bryno]

take the headlamp or the speedo out and twist the grip whilst looking at the cable ends inside the headset, if there is play other than just slack in the cables you will see where it is coming from.

If the play is not obvious at that end, remove the gear selector cover and get someone to twist the grip whilst you watch the cables at the selector end.

[henri]

most likely spots for play is ovalled hole in gear tube were pin for gear cable wheel is, or more likely down on the selecter box .but 1st take off selecter box cover an check the tension in gear cables ,its most likely theve stretched ,or if new have just settled in an loosened . H

[maxifields]

thanks i'll have another look on my next day off weather permitting