Shifter Linkage mod

[Stanger1]

Seems like I remember someone had a linkage part change to aid with the shifting on the FTR's.
Like it was a reduced ratio to quicken the shifting. '
My other bike is a 2021 Kawasaki H2 SX SE and with a Quick Shifter. I really wish the FTR had a QS.
But does anyone remember something about changing the linkage from a Suzuki that would be a shorter throw to help shifting?
Thanks

 

[Max Kool]

For GSXR600 GSXR750 GSXR1000 CNC Rearset Footpeg Gear Shift Arm Rod End Adapter | eBay

( fit CNC modify rearset,not fit original rearset). For Suzuki GSXR600 GSXR750 GSXR1000. 1xGEAR SHIFT SHIFTER ARM. CNC carving design,unique fashion logo design. Easy to install. Perfect fit and no install instructions include.

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[ferraiolo1]

Yeah and mount it this way

 

[edgelett]

Cheers Mike - I actually finally ordered one and it arrived today so the photo is welcome

 

[Stanger1]

Awesome!
Thanks

 

[Stanger1]

Ordered yesterday and found some from here in the USA from Ebay.
Hopefull that this makes the shifts alittle quicker and shorter throw.
This is the first USA bike I have ever had after almost 50 years on Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and 1 Suzuki, and
the Indian transmission is just a little bit slower than the modern big 4 japan bikes. IMO

 

[ferraiolo1]

I had to do the same mods to my jap bikes. It’s not the transmission it’s the longer throw shift lever.

they usually do that to make N easier to find.

 

[Rodney72]

For GSXR600 GSXR750 GSXR1000 CNC Rearset Footpeg Gear Shift Arm Rod End Adapter | eBay

( fit CNC modify rearset,not fit original rearset). For Suzuki GSXR600 GSXR750 GSXR1000. 1xGEAR SHIFT SHIFTER ARM. CNC carving design,unique fashion logo design. Easy to install. Perfect fit and no install instructions include.

www.ebay.com

Is this the exact model to fit the FTR?

 

[Max Kool]

Yessir!

 

[Rodney72]

Yessir!

Awesome! Thanks, buddy.

 

[Max Kool]

YW

 

[edgelett]

I'm having trouble getting the old one off.
is there a trick to it?

 

[Max Kool]

Removed the bolt completely?

 

[edgelett]

Removed the bolt completely?

yup.
it slides off a little but then seems to jam up.
Don't want to smash it off lol

 

[Max Kool]

Tap a flat screwdriver in the slit. That may help.

 

[Charliemurphay]

yup.
it slides off a little but then seems to jam up.
Don't want to smash it off lol

Might have to. They can stick on the ridge that the bolt seats to. Lots of wiggling and pulling to line the splines enough to start working it past that ridge.

 

[edgelett]

Tap a flat screwdriver in the slit. That may help.

was going to do that but was worried I'd stuff it.

cheers!

 

[edgelett]

So I was a bit sceptical about this mod for my FTR - I have the Wunderkind rearsets and have been pretty happy with them.
But, for the price, I figured what the heck.
I occasionally hit neutral when shifting from 1st to 2nd from stationary so thought I'd give it a go.
Installed yesterday and went for a ride through heavy traffic, felt a teeeeny bit of a shorter shift. Still hit neutral twice but that could have been just more getting used to the new shifter.
Regardless, having a black one looks nice and matches my rearsets now haha. I
I also have 2 other options for fitting the toe piece on my shift lever so I might try moving that and see how that feels too.

 

[Max Kool]

Which of the two holes did you use?

 

[edgelett]

Which of the two holes did you use?

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