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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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i put on a set of old OEM foot pegs. however, because the diameter is greater then the previous chrome foot pegs i lost toe room between the peg and the toe shifter.

i tried to adjust it today by lengthening the adjustable link between the toe shifter and the actual gear shifter (see picture). this did not work out AT ALL, as it screwed up the whole thing "N" light was on couldn't find any gear, it was hard to work the shifter (it was a worrisome mess) ... fortunately i left the lock nuts at their old position so i put it back the way it was and everything works well.

however, i still need a bit more toe room how does one raise the toe shifter justa about a 1/4" or so?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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Pull your footpeg and slide the shifter off, mine has teeth that you can move up a couple notches at a time.
 
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Pull your footpeg and slide the shifter off, mine has teeth that you can move up a couple notches at a time.
when i had the link off the toe unit swung freely. no teeth.
 

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