gear shifter upgrade

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by Petermiles01, Jan 18, 2017.

  1. Petermiles01

    Petermiles01 New Member

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    Ive seen people upgrade from the linked gear shifter to a fixed one. I think made by sun?

    My question is which one to go for?

    I think a yz one comes to mind?

    Can someone help and also let me know if it makes much difference.

    Will shifting be easier with riding boots?

    Pete
     
  2. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    I would try adjusting your present setup first with the adjuster rod :)
     
  3. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    ^^^+++
    I would do as Darkman suggested 1st before spending any money
     
  4. Chewie

    Chewie Member

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    #4 Chewie, Jan 23, 2017
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2017
    If you have an 05-10 model, the best solution is the lever off the 02-04 Speed triple (or 02-06 Daytona). I have done this mod on 3 speedies that I've owned and the shift feels much more direct, than the remote shifter, especially after the remote shift linkage gets a bit of wear in it.

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  5. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    its much better!
     
  6. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    I gather the change from 1 down/6 up to 1 up/6 down is an easy transition. I understand GP riders do this to avoid their foot dragging near the tarmac on an up-shift

    I like this idea :)
     
  7. Jody

    Jody Active Member

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    Will that lever not fit the 2011+ then ?
     
  8. Chewie

    Chewie Member

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    This modification wont change the shift pattern.
     
  9. Chewie

    Chewie Member

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    I don't know about the 11-15 models.
     
  10. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Yep, I stand corrected. I thought moving the lever up moved the gear sprocket clockwise - wrong.

    Cheers for the clarification.

    So I just take a lever from a 02-04 Speedie and it works....
     
  11. Jody

    Jody Active Member

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    I'll see if I can get one cheap and try it....
     
  12. Chewie

    Chewie Member

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    Yep. Plug and Play. I'm a size 10 shoe, and its perfect for me.
     
  13. Chewie

    Chewie Member

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    Good luck finding a cheap one. They're rare as rocking horse shit.
     
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  14. Gregor

    Gregor New Member

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