Vortex rearset install

algs26 · September 4th, 2016, 05:22 PM

I'm trying to install my vortex rearsets and I'm running into an issue.

The hinge pin that connect the pedal to the master cylinder doesnt quite fit in the pedal. I'm thinking about going to the dealer to see if a new one will fit but I'll have to wait until they open. I'm wondering if it's the manufacturing tolerance. Or can I find a slightly smaller one at a hardware store?

I can see some white space when I look from above.

Maybe I should just give it a good whack.

snot · September 4th, 2016, 06:27 PM

I had no issues installing mine. You might want to contact Vortex about the issue.

algs26 · September 5th, 2016, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

I had no issues installing mine. You might want to contact Vortex about the issue.

Guess I'll shoot them a note then.

Did yours come with a shift rod? Mine just had the ball joint so I have to reuse the stock one.

Also the brake pressure switch wiring seemed kinda short. I doubt that I can get the connection under the body work. Did you have that issue?

tfkrocks · September 5th, 2016, 01:22 PM

Extra grease + rubber mallet?

snot · September 5th, 2016, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algs26

Guess I'll shoot them a note then.

Did yours come with a shift rod? Mine just had the ball joint so I have to reuse the stock one.

Also the brake pressure switch wiring seemed kinda short. I doubt that I can get the connection under the body work. Did you have that issue?

Mine came with a couple of ride and I bought the switch.
I had no issues, I just had to wire the new switch (I cut the wires so they would be long), I used the existing wires and added connectors.

snot · September 5th, 2016, 05:26 PM

Pics

snot · September 5th, 2016, 05:37 PM

Kit should be RS424K
https://www.vortexracing.com/shop/product/17194/1475/
Instructions https://www.vortexracing.com/file/293/

JohnnyBravo · September 5th, 2016, 09:39 PM

I hit mine with a hammer. mine came with a shift rod... Put blue loctite on it; mine came loose once ( it's no fun )

algs26 · September 15th, 2016, 11:46 PM

Reused the original rod and it seems fine after I moved the shifter connection a few teeth.

JohnnyBravo · September 16th, 2016, 02:43 PM

Sweeeeeeet

Triple Jim · September 16th, 2016, 03:08 PM

Normally you try to set them up so the arm on the transmission shaft is parallel to the arm on the foot lever. It looks like the shift shaft arm on yours is rotated way toward the pedal. That could make for odd shifting, especially in the downshift direction. Can you extend the rod any more to get them closer to parallel?

If it's not a problem and it shifts great, ignore me.

algs26 · September 16th, 2016, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Normally you try to set them up so the arm on the transmission shaft is parallel to the arm on the foot lever. It looks like the shift shaft arm on yours is rotated way toward the pedal. That could make for odd shifting, especially in the downshift direction. Can you extend the rod any more to get them closer to parallel?

If it's not a problem and it shifts great, ignore me.

It's pretty maxxed out downwards. There's adjustment room upwards.

At the stock marking, the pedal was around 10 o'clock.

Triple Jim · September 16th, 2016, 06:11 PM

Well, like I said, if it works well, nothing needs to be done. If it doesn't, I'd get a longer rod. The kit looks like a high quality one. Maybe they forgot to include the rod, and a phone call would get you one.

algs26 · September 18th, 2016, 12:43 AM

Success!

After much elbow grease and sand paper:

algs26 · September 25th, 2016, 10:29 PM

Done. After "only" 3 weeks.

September 4th, 2016, 05:22 PM	#1
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Vortex rearset install I'm trying to install my vortex rearsets and I'm running into an issue. The hinge pin that connect the pedal to the master cylinder doesnt quite fit in the pedal. I'm thinking about going to the dealer to see if a new one will fit but I'll have to wait until they open. I'm wondering if it's the manufacturing tolerance. Or can I find a slightly smaller one at a hardware store? I can see some white space when I look from above. Maybe I should just give it a good whack.

September 4th, 2016, 06:27 PM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I had no issues installing mine. You might want to contact Vortex about the issue. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 5th, 2016, 01:22 PM	#4
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Extra grease + rubber mallet? __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

September 5th, 2016, 05:26 PM	#6
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Pics __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 5th, 2016, 05:37 PM	#7
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Kit should be RS424K https://www.vortexracing.com/shop/product/17194/1475/ Instructions https://www.vortexracing.com/file/293/ __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 5th, 2016, 09:39 PM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I hit mine with a hammer. mine came with a shift rod... Put blue loctite on it; mine came loose once ( it's no fun ) __________________________________________________

September 15th, 2016, 11:46 PM	#9
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Reused the original rod and it seems fine after I moved the shifter connection a few teeth.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 16th, 2016, 02:43 PM	#10
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Sweeeeeeet __________________________________________________

September 16th, 2016, 03:08 PM	#11
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Normally you try to set them up so the arm on the transmission shaft is parallel to the arm on the foot lever. It looks like the shift shaft arm on yours is rotated way toward the pedal. That could make for odd shifting, especially in the downshift direction. Can you extend the rod any more to get them closer to parallel? If it's not a problem and it shifts great, ignore me.

September 16th, 2016, 06:11 PM	#13
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Well, like I said, if it works well, nothing needs to be done. If it doesn't, I'd get a longer rod. The kit looks like a high quality one. Maybe they forgot to include the rod, and a phone call would get you one.

September 18th, 2016, 12:43 AM	#14
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Success! After much elbow grease and sand paper:
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 25th, 2016, 10:29 PM	#15
algs26 ninjette.org guru Name: al Location: NorCal Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ex300, gave up looking for a 250 Posts: 435	Done. After "only" 3 weeks. Last futzed with by algs26; September 28th, 2016 at 12:30 PM. Reason: switched to daytime lit shots

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