Probably a stupid question but my boots are steel toed and I can't get my toe under the shifter...it can be adjusted can't it

 

Loosen cinch bolt pull of lever move it up if it has knurled teeth just go up till clear retighten bolts check make sure clears all other like side cases.

 

Thanks

 

yeah, bought new pair of Red Wings, not steel-toed but thicker toe. Same problem, I could shift but really had to bend ankle down to get under the shift lever. Then, I figured out that the thick soles were just wide enough that I could use just the edge of the sole to shift. Took a while to get used to it, but it works.

 

simple adjustment of the shift lever height is the safer bet.

 

I agree with cvaria here. I want good "feel" with the controls.

*The safety of steel toes on a bike in general is debatable.


*not an invitation to debate

 

I had the same issue. Foot got stuck under the shift lever once wearing steel toe red wings. Almost dropped the bike because of it. I just wear vans now, I know theyre not 'proper' riding gear but damn they're comfy and feel good while shifting.

 

 

Is this supposedly a "hot" topic or what?




What is so intense about this subject?

 

Well, tried pulling the lever off and reposition it .... didn't work. So now tried adjusting the shaft and know it's all messed up. Get to where it comfortable and can only shift 1st and 2nd no other gears present, what did I do wrong....been messing with the adjustment rod for a hr and can't seem to get more than 2 gears. WTF