Short Shift Lever

[YoDoc]

Hey there Gurus.

Ever hear of anybody putting a shorter shift lever on? I would like the peg a bit further away...

Thanks

[tvpierce]

Hey there Gurus.

Ever hear of anybody putting a shorter shift lever on? I would like the peg a bit further away...

Thanks

I've not heard of any... but I have an extra one that's longer, from a GPz (I think).  What's interesting is that it's made of regular mild steel -- not cast aluminum like the original Connie shift lever.  So it could be easily welded to add or reduce length.

I presume you want more length because you have large feet?  That's a common complaint with riders who wear size 11+ shoes.  If that's the case, you may want to try a set of Buell pegs.  They move the pegs down and back... I really like mine.

[YoDoc]

I've not heard of any... but I have an extra one that's longer, from a GPz (I think).  What's interesting is that it's made of regular mild steel -- not cast aluminum like the original Connie shift lever.  So it could be easily welded to add or reduce length.

I presume you want more length because you have large feet?  That's a common complaint with riders who wear size 11+ shoes.  If that's the case, you may want to try a set of Buell pegs.  They move the pegs down and back... I really like mine.

Do they bolt up without mods to the bike? I can't seem to find any pics online that aren't behind a password wall....

[Sparkie]

Hey there Gurus.

Ever hear of anybody putting a shorter shift lever on? I would like the peg a bit further away...

Thanks

I don't think you want a shorter lever really? That will put the shifter closer to the peg. Look into the Buell pegs as a previous poster said. Maybe someone can post up some pics of that setup. Mark

[GF-in-CA]

I don't think you want a shorter lever really? That will put the shifter closer to the peg. Look into the Buell pegs as a previous poster said. Maybe someone can post up some pics of that setup. Mark

The Concours shifter pivot point is forward of the shifter pad, so making it shorter will move the pad further away from the peg.

[tvpierce]

Do they bolt up without mods to the bike? I can't seem to find any pics online that aren't behind a password wall....

Yes.  they require that the hole in the footpeg be drilled or reamed a tiny bit larger to fit the pivot pin on the Connie footpeg. 

Google "Buell Ulyssis footpegs" -- that's what I have.  If you Google just "Buell Footpegs" you'll also see the smaller/sportier pegs as well.  Those are cheaper ($30 vs $40) and seem to be more readily available.

[KZBell]

If you Google just "Buell Footpegs" you'll also see the smaller/sportier pegs as well.  Those are cheaper ($30 vs $40) and seem to be more readily available.

Are you refering to the Firebolt or the Blast pegs? Or are all three basically bolt on with a little drill work?

[elvin315]

Do they bolt up without mods to the bike? I can't seem to find any pics online that aren't behind a password wall....

What wall? My album has thousands of pictures with open access. It may take you a while to find the pics but the short shift lever is in there I think.
http://www.pbase.com/elvin315/the_kawasaki_concours

Plus, check the ZX9R/ZX6R pegs Robert Johnson put on his Connie. Direct swap. Moved his foot 4cm back from the shift pad.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/128843247hzalbr

[tvpierce]

Are you refering to the Firebolt or the Blast pegs? Or are all three basically bolt on with a little drill work?

Not the Blast.

Here's a link with how to and great pics for using them on a VFR.

http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/28334-new-lowered-footpegs-buell-ulysses/

Works the same on a Connie.