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REVERSE SHIFT PATTERN....1 UP 4 DOWN
By: Don Mason
This mod will allow for faster and more precise up shifts.
COST: under $10.00
TIME: under 2 hrs.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3 out of 10
HOW TO:
1. Remove the left foot peg bracket.
2. Take note of position of shift pedal.
3. Loosen lock nuts on shift rod (linkage), top one is left hand thread.
4. Remove the shift rod (linkage).
5. Cut about 3/8" off of each end of the shift rod (linkage). A Dremel tool
works well.
6. Remove pinch bolt on (splined) shift lever assembly.
7. Pull splined shift lever off of shaft and rotate it CCW to about half way
between the 9:00 and
10:00 position + or - to your liking. Re-install splined lever and pinch
bolt.
8. Re-install shift rod (linkage) between shift pedal and shift lever.
Adjust shift pedal close to
original position.
9. Install foot peg with forward bolt only so peg bracket can swing up and
down.
10. Lift peg bracket up close to shift lever and mark bracket for clearance.
11. Remove bracket and cut just enough metal to clear all shift apparatus.
(Dremel tool works
well)
12. Touch up cut area with paint.
13. Re-install peg and bracket when dry.
14. Adjust shift pedal to your liking and tighten lock nuts.
If you have questions feel free to e-mail me at kick@primenet.com or give me
a call at (419) 862- KICK