Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 11:20:37 AM
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 11:20:37 AM
Okay.. if you look at the shift lever (on the clutch/front sprocket cover) there are like 3 or 4 lines cut into the clutch cover that are parallel to the bike. My shift lever was parallel with these lines. I was having an issue with the bike not being easy to pop into 2nd from 1st... now is this because that lever should be one notch lower? I adjusted there and it feels wierd.. but that might be because I'm used to it being up...
make sense?
I'll take pics tonight..
make sense?
I'll take pics tonight..
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: Dom on December 13, 2004, 11:25:22 AM
Post by: Dom on December 13, 2004, 11:25:22 AM
My lever runs parallel to the ground. You might need to adjust the clutch cable...check your manual on how to do it.. :cheers:
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: Eklipse on December 13, 2004, 11:35:46 AM
Post by: Eklipse on December 13, 2004, 11:35:46 AM
The way I adjust my shift lever after I take it off, is to sit on the bike, and place the shift lever where it feels comfortable for my foot.
I don't think where the shift lever is matters for shifting, just how comfortable it is for your foot to shift.
I don't think where the shift lever is matters for shifting, just how comfortable it is for your foot to shift.
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 11:36:20 AM
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 11:36:20 AM
Quote from: DomMy lever runs parallel to the ground. You might need to adjust the clutch cable...check your manual on how to do it.. :cheers:
hmm.... my clutch cable should be adjusted properly.. it begins to catch maybe 1/2 way out.. and is fully engaged when released
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: Rema1000 on December 13, 2004, 12:19:21 PM
Post by: Rema1000 on December 13, 2004, 12:19:21 PM
My lever was level, I think. I moved it up because I wore work boots, and it was too low. With the lever a bit higher, it was comfortable for riding, but I had to raise my foot a fair bit before downshifting.
Then I got riding boots, which aren't so thick, and I moved it back down again.
Then I got riding boots, which aren't so thick, and I moved it back down again.
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: hairball on December 13, 2004, 02:05:48 PM
Post by: hairball on December 13, 2004, 02:05:48 PM
didn't even know you could adjust the shifter lever. I already know mine's too high, I've just dealt with it.
Is the rear brake lever adjustable too?
Is the rear brake lever adjustable too?
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: Kerry on December 13, 2004, 04:28:40 PM
Post by: Kerry on December 13, 2004, 04:28:40 PM
Quote from: hairballdidn't even know you could adjust the shifter lever. I already know mine's too high, I've just dealt with it.Here's the angle of my shift lever:
Before I take it off I scratch a tiny mark on the end of the shifter shaft that lines up with the "crack" in the lever clamp. (You probably can't see it in the photo below, but you get the idea.) When I put the lever back on I just line up the space with the mark....
Quote from: hairballIs the rear brake lever adjustable too?Yes, but you MAY not want to mess with it. See the 3 consecutive posts starting HERE.
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 05:36:18 PM
Post by: se7enty7 on December 13, 2004, 05:36:18 PM
hmmm... mine is one notch higher than that...
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: 70 Cam Guy on December 13, 2004, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: 70 Cam Guy on December 13, 2004, 07:25:00 PM
Adjust it to where it is comfortable and you can fit your boot under it easily enough
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: Mat on December 14, 2004, 12:59:21 AM
Post by: Mat on December 14, 2004, 12:59:21 AM
Quote from: hairballIs the rear brake lever adjustable too?
i believe it is
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: MarkusN on December 14, 2004, 01:15:35 AM
Post by: MarkusN on December 14, 2004, 01:15:35 AM
Quote from: MatYep, by adjusting the length of the pushrod that operates the brake cylinder. Suzuki gives a specification of the height of the tip of the lever in relation to the footpegs: The top surface of the pedal should be 47 mm (1 7/8") below the top surface of the footpeg.Quote from: hairballIs the rear brake lever adjustable too?
i believe it is
Concerning the shift lever: Just position it where it feels comfortable. You will find that only one of the possible positions fulfills that criterion.
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: se7enty7 on December 14, 2004, 07:53:41 AM
Post by: se7enty7 on December 14, 2004, 07:53:41 AM
can anyone else verify that kerry's shift lever (while in neutral) is in the same position their's is in?
thanks!
thanks!
Title: help me figure out the angle for the shift lever
Post by: luksi on December 14, 2004, 09:19:35 AM
Post by: luksi on December 14, 2004, 09:19:35 AM
Mine is about the same. I ride with my boot on the footpeg beside the shifter...that way I can go under and lift or go over and push.