still at factory setting... basically the end of my toe in the riding position.

 

I don't always trust the "factory settings" when that usually intails some guy at the stealership throwing it together before selling it. I know mine was NOT where the manual said it should be.

 

I saw this on a checklist I found. Does this sound about right?

"Ride around a bit, make sure your shift lever is adjusted correctly. When you move your toe under the shift lever, you should have to move your toes downwards just a little bit to get it underneath. Your foot should be in contact with the shift lever as soon as you have your foot under it - if you have to pull up at all to touch your shift lever, it's too high. When adjusted correctly, the shift lever is about at a level with the center of your toes when your feet are in their relaxed position."

 

This is spot on but may still need to be adjusted for the individuals big/small foot or even boots. Its your bike, adjust it for you.

 

Basically... when I'm 123, the lower gears, it's kinda like pointing my toe.. (to tip the foot) but I'm not reaching down for it. But to shift, I just flex the foot, I'm not pulling up or anything.

Yeah, in a relaxed riding position, the shifter is straight ahead in line with my toesies..

 

that helps...thanks:dthumb:

I'd rep ya but I gotta share the love some first

 

Be sure not to put it so low that your boots push upwards against the shifter. This will cause bad things to your tranny.

 

So when just riding around your foot is below the lever? Or do you just mean when you are getting ready to shift through gears and your just holding your foot under?

 

one click above factory setting...

Fat people have fat feet...:yikes: even if they are 14's

 

I know the heavy cruiser style boot doesn't make it any easier that's for sure.

 

I had the dealership lower mine one click from stock because I was missing shifts. Now I dont miss any. Once I get new riding boots, I may have to move it back up. The boots I wear now are not as bulky as the boots I want to get.

 

I had to move mine up...I kept bruising my toe trying to shift in my flips...

 

When I was using the standard shift pattern I was one click below stock but now that I've switched to GP pattern I'm right at stock.

 

How do you like the GP shifting? Ive been thinking of going that route also to make upshifting easier in wheelies. I can shift from 2nd to 3rd gear most of the time, but sometimes it gets stuck. If I do the gp, it should be easier.

 

I like to ride with the balls of my feet on the foot pegs, and my knees against the tank. I'll move my feet forward just before I have to shift or brake. I've gone around a tight left hander with my foot under the shifter. Big mistake, as my foot was spit back. Hurt my foot and upset the bike's balance.

(edit) My CBR has a dimple on the shift lever that is lined up with a dimple on the shaft. That's the stock position. You can take the lever off and move it up or down a notch to try different positions. (edit)

 

Yeah, I keep the balls of my feet on the pegs too... I don't actually ride with my toes touching the shifter unless I'm in town accelerating from a stop light.

 

I've been GP shifting for about two weeks now, got used to it in like 3 days, and the lever is in stock position. Its not bad at all, hell I like it better than standard.

 

:scratch: So when I get into a wheel stand my right foot wants to rotate forward on the peg and almost forces my foot to push the rear brake.
I also have a problem when I stand on my pegs my gear shifter is down just a bit too low and wants to up shift.
I can get the shifter worked out but this brake thing has got me bugged.
:scratch:
Thanks for any help you guys can give me.
Also I was wondering what the GP style shifting is and how does it work?
Lost in this pond.:crazy:

 

Can't help you with the first part. GP shifting is just reverse of standard down for first and up through 2-6. Basically you're pressing down to upshift.

 

Ok, rode around the block in my sneaks....wow, I think if I got some thinner sole riding boots the levers are fine right where they are at. It's just when I have my nasty ole thick sole boots does it feel all weird.

 

I feel the same way when I ride in my sheeks after riding in boots all the time.