Shifter position

[R007GHST]

I recent got a new pair of boots and befor i adjusted my shifter i wanted to know where it should be. like should it be so that my boot fits between the shifter and the fot peg or even with it???? this is a area where im a blond at and cant figure out for the life of me... i know how to adjust it just now how much :eek: :)

 

[CaptainObvious]

There isn't a "right place". Place the shifter where it feels best to you. Personally, I like tight fit, i.e. the shifter about even with the foot peg.

 

[BradFrost]

Hmmm.. I was thinking you might go harder on this question seeing as you bothered to reply :) Hehe yeh, the right place for the shifter is where it works for you (within it's workable limits). Cred to this guy for admitting the blondeness :cool:

 

[R007GHST]

ok but quick question if i make it even with the foot peg how do i shift up use the toe tip? origionally i had it so it was like a shoe and when im riding i just have to moove the tip of my foot up and it will shift up but the chain gurd is in the way can i cut it so it will work

 

[Ol'89r]

There isn't a "right place". Place the shifter where it feels best to you. QUOTE]

R007GHST.

Like Captian Oblivious said, ;) :laugh: j/kiddin Capt. :rotfl:

There is no right place. It depends on your riding style. Do you sit or stand up most of the time? You will want the lever in a position where when you are in your normal riding position your boot will not accidently shift the bike. You should be able to make a shift without lifting your boot off of the peg or bending your ankle too far down. Sometimes with new boots it's just a matter of getting used to the boots.

Modifying the guard or even removing it will help and sometimes making the shift lever longer will help.

Just my $ .02

 

[john stu]

new boots sometime are hard to shift with went they break in it will get much better