| Author | Message | ||
     Tmc |
Does anyone make a reverse shift kit for the firebolts??? | ||
| Badlionsfan |
You mean GP style, 1 down four up? You don't need to buy anything. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/207966.html (Message edited by badlionsfan on July 28, 2008) | ||
| Rsh |
You do not need to buy anything. The standard shift linkage can be changed to provide a GP shift pattern(reverse shift). Just invert the uppermost part of the shift lever so that heim joint adjuster attaching point is pointed towards the front of the motorcycle instead of the rear, then remove the plastic plug on the primary cover (just above where the foot shift lever is now) and bolt the foot shift lever in that location. Then adjust the heim joint linkage rod length rod to position the foot shift lever. You do not need a new foot shift lever unless you need more adjustment options.   | ||
| Ratyson |
As Rsh said, but I didn't move the foot shift lever. Also, I put a piece of tape on my instrument cluster with GP SHIFT written on it in black sharpie to remind me. I only shifted incorrectly twice.. lol I really like the GP shift setup. | ||
| Isham |
I've been riding gp shift for a year and I really like it. Only trouble is when you go to demo it takes a few seconds to get used to the regular shift setup. | ||
| Skully |
Robert, What exhaust is that on your race bike and does it cook your left foot? Keith | ||
| Slaughter |
I've shifted all my streetbikes to reverse pattern so I don't screw up on the racebike. Problem is on my DRZ400 dirtbike. I can't change its shifter and I screw up pretty often and if I ride it a couple days, I still screw up the streetbike. I used to have a BSA with the right side shifter and also a Yamaha (left side shift). That was REALLY bad, needing brake and stomping down on the shift lever!!! (Message edited by slaughter on July 28, 2008) | ||
| Retrittion |
I run GP on mine, just switched the actuator to the other side like the picture above -- been using running it all this year and love it. Just make sure to post a note if a tech is gonna look at it so they don't wreck your bike. While getting used to it I did shift in the wrong direction a few times -- no biggy except the time I was just about to go around a round-a-bout (circus) and it wiggled the rear from the over-torquing. Other than that it was easy peasy -- oh, and apparently the ULY linkage is longer so it would be better for the application. I keep meaning to order one but I always forget when I am near a dealership... Like changing my grips (to Torques) and my levers (to CRGs) this has been another of those really good changes that makes riding more enjoyable for me. Can't beat the price too (free). | ||
| Froggy |
It takes only 2 minutes to switch back to stock, so its no problem for me to quickly do it if i drop it off for service or someone else is going to ride. | ||
| Retrittion |
Oh, and make sure to locktite the bolts when you put them back in after a switch -- I forgot and the whole assembly popped off going around a corner in Centralia a month or two back. Lucky me, I just walked back and all the parts where in a nice small pile in the middle of the road so I popped em on and grandma'd it back to a friend's house and locktited them. Lesson of the day -- a little bit o' locktite is always a good idea. Yeah, I could switch no problem Froggy -- but it's fun to keep those techs on their toes! | ||
| Froggy |
Yea but its not alot of fun when they go to start, they push down into 2nd, feel a bit sluggish off the line so they give her more gas, get up to near redline, shift the lever up, now are in 1st, and then the pistons instantly make an exit from the engine  | ||
| Retrittion |
Yeah, thats why I gaffer tape a big "GP(Reverse) Shifting Pattern" to the top of the triple trees when I drop it off. In seriousness, I don't take chances with techs. On the up side, they would owe me a new engine...hrmm, maybe I should just keep telling the guy at the front desk so it's noted on the sheet but leave the sign off...(kidding) | ||
| Djkaplan |
I am too old and set in my ways to change now... but I can definitely see the merit of GP shifting when I need to upshift out of corners and my toes are already dragging on the pavement. It would embarass me for sure (or worse) if I changed, though. | ||
| Retrittion |
It was strange but it really wasn't much of a change -- I was used to it in a week or so. Just ride mellow for a couple weeks (no shifting in corners, etc.) and you will be golden. Maybe it is just me (often is) but it makes more sense to me this way -- seems natural, especially on my R with the way I pop up and back when I come to a corner and decel -- pulling up makes sense rather than pushing down. Coming out of the corner works too -- just push down for go, no need to move your foot from cornering position. I think standard shift is legacy design from cruisers (like wheels that don't have gripping surfaces around to the edge) where it makes sense and doesn't have the issue of pavement blocking your shifting foot at a heavy lean. If your not on a cruiser there isn't a point to keeping the pattern. Plus woe to the thief who tries to steal my R -- most likely never ridden a Buell, with a backwards clutch. Natural consequences coming right up for that dillweed me thinks. Be lucky to get around the block. my .02 (Message edited by retrittion on July 29, 2008) | ||
| Badlionsfan |
most likely never ridden a Buell, with a backwards clutch. How did you reverse the clutch, and why? | ||
| Sloppy |
I prefer the Schwantz GP style shifter... |
