'06 now with GP Shift

[junktionfet]

I've reached a point where I need GP shift (reverse pattern) on my RC51 track bike. In order to get accustomed to it, I need it on my street bike. Trouble is though, no one seems to make a GP Shift kit for the VFR.

I took a CBR954 rearset, gave it some heat to open up the mounting points slightly. Then I took a stepped bit and made the bolt holes slightly larger. In order for the rearset to clear the swingarm, I stacked two washers per bolt behind the rearset to act as spacers.

I bolted everything up and adjusted the shifter. It's tight for sure--just touches the bodywork when shifting, and the shift rod itself touches the kickstand spring, but nothing binds.

[CandyRedRC46]

huh... thats cool.
why do you NEED it on your track bike?

[junktionfet]

The fear of feeling the ground tug at my Sidi boot again while preparing for an upshift around a sweeping turn. Harmless or not, I don't like it--it holds me back, messes with my head.

And as a matter of principle, reverse shift makes a lot more sense. I only downshift when the bike is pretty much vertical, and getting my foot under the shifter while braking is easier than when accelerating.

[02 VFR Rider]

yes It sucks when you get your foot stuck under the shifter in mid corner.
thanks for the info, has to be cheaper then buy'n a sato rear set.

[CandyRedRC46]

The fear of feeling the ground tug at my Sidi boot again while preparing for an upshift around a sweeping turn. Harmless or not, I don't like it--it holds me back, messes with my head.

And as a matter of principle, reverse shift makes a lot more sense. I only downshift when the bike is pretty much vertical, and getting my foot under the shifter while braking is easier than when accelerating.

yeah that does make a lot of sense. thanks bro

[bat-stang]

I would love to do a reverse pattern on my 5th gen... Had one on my old CBR600RR, wished i didn't have to go back...

[02 VFR Rider]

best to put sticker on bike that says GP shift.
It sucks when you forget and shift the wrong way, it takes a bit to get used to it.

[CandyRedRC46]

best to put sticker on bike that says GP shift.
It sucks when you forget and shift the wrong way, it takes a bit to get used to it.

i always thought about it, but always forget to ask? how fucking tall are you?
im 5'11" and had to drop mine and inch to flat foot, i cant believe you actually raised your's....

[Bubba Zanetti]

I know a buddy who's going to do this on his street bike for the same reasons.

Interesting...

BZ

[CandyRedRC46]

i could understand if my bike was a track bike id be all for it. but mines a dayly driver, so backing up and turning around every day in a gravel driveway, not a good idea to be on my tiptoes... plus the added stability doesnt hurt either...