| Author | Message | ||
     Vosnick52 |
I'm a racer and would prefer if my CR was GP shift. Any ideas???? | ||
| Slaughter |
P&A catalogue (don't have the link - blocked at work) Still available. | ||
| Blur |
I'd like to find this out myself. As far as I'm aware you need rear sets. I don't see how else it could be done with the stock rear sets. There is a thread a few threads down about Woodcraft rear sets. Looks like they want to stop the R&D and scrap it but a member was able to strike a deal with the owner of Woodcraft; If we can get 20 orders together he'll make them. We only need 10 more so sign up and hopefully it'll happen. This is the only way I can see obtaining GP shift. | ||
| Vosnick52 |
I thought I saw a kit to make the stock rearsets GP but I can't remember where. I am not racing this one so I am keeping the pegs stock, there are very comfy  I guess I will race my 07'GSXR 1000 next year as well. | ||
| Blur |
I won't be racing mine but ever since I switched I just can't go back. Keep tabs on the thread here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/508986.html?1256780060 and hopefully we can get a group buy rolling. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
We can order the GP shift kit for you. PM Sent, Vos and Blur. | ||
| Barker |
No need for new rear sets. Just buy the GP linkage from Buell. | ||
| Blur |
That's great. I've been searching for days for this answer and just now found it! How do I check my PM? I'm new and still trying to figure out the forum format. Thanks. | ||
| Dammitquikgentry |
Hmm how much is this kit? | ||
| Barker |
check the email that you used to register your badweb username. PMs live there. | ||
| Barker |
It costs alot more than the XB kit. | ||
| Blur |
Thanks. I just sent 1 back. | ||
| Dammitquikgentry |
Ok so... How much sir? | ||
| Barker |
MSRPs/PNs GP Shifter Kits Kit, Shift Linkage, Belt N1620.08AZ $279.00 Kit, Shift Linkage, Chain N1620B.08AZ $279.00 | ||
| Blur |
Do you have any pics? How does the belt or chain effect the shift style? | ||
| Barker |
belt/chain, IIRC its a clearance issue. Page 5, Item D http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/1354/afcfbbd0c3dad9/www.buell.com/en_us/_media/pdfs/gear/BuellRetailCatalog_en_US.pdf I want a set too. I can switch hit GP and standard. I can afford 1 kit, but I dont think I can afford another one when I drop her. I kinda like that the current set-up has no linkage. Very crisp shifts. (Message edited by barker on October 28, 2009) | ||
| Nillaice |
hi. my name is matt, and i've -twitch- been a gp shifting since january 0 -twitch- 08..... ne body wanna go for a ride?! -twitch, twitch- 'cmon man. i just need one to get me thru the weekend?!?! | ||
| Dcmortalcoil |
$275 is pretty steep. The shifter linkage from Honda RC51 might work. I had one around and tried installing it. The mounting bolt fits right in, but the interlocking spline doesn't fit. | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
I'm looking to do GP shifting on my bike also. I've been riding with GP on my XB for over a year and when I test rode my CR...oops, stalled the bike, wrong gear. My hubby is looking at ways of doing it without buying the kit, yes a little steep on price. If anyone can figure it out, he can. | ||
| Vosnick52 |
That price is insane for just the linkage. | ||
| Barker |
Maybe our friends @ Precision Engineering can make a less costly kit. | ||
| Barker |
Chime in here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/171 43/509624.html?1256924515 | ||
| Eweaver |
It is more than just the linkage. Their price isn't bad. I made one myself, and considered marketing it, but I couldn't do it much cheaper than Buell, so I quit. | ||
| Nillaice |
can we please see pics of your rendition? | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
I have moto GP shifting as of tonite, thank you hubby. It cost $40 in parts and about 4-5 hours in machining time. He's exhausted. Now to go out and try it tomorrow, I hope. Snow needs to melt. | ||
| Avc8130 |
Hmm..."4-5 hours of machining time" is about $400-$500 at most machine shops. So your GP shift is about $440-$540. Starts making the Buell kit look affordable. I am sure most of that machine time was due to first setup and other non-recurring efforts. Any idea what you could get that production time down to? I can't imagine you would be looking at more than 1 hour machine time for anything you would make so a $150 kit should not be out of the question. ac | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
Bottom line, out of pocket expense for us was $40, not $275. He enjoyed working on it too. It was a fun project for him. He'll be making one for his bike also. Anthony I used to live in Parsippany a long time ago. I'm from NJ originally. | ||
| Rencrn8 |
how about some pics and a little more info? | ||
| Avc8130 |
I totally understand where you were coming from. I am just trying to put it into perspective for those that think $275 is too much money. I think it is a lot of money for what it is, but I don't think it could be done MUCH cheaper. Congratulations on being able to escape! ac | ||
| Jumpinjewels |
Will post pics. Took some today. Just need to size them down Did my maiden voyage with the GP today and it worked great. Very smooth and it was nice not to have to retrain my brain for the standard shifting AND learning a new bike |
