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September 2nd, 2008, 02:50 PM
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Husband of Nijette Owner
Name: Doug
Location: Scotts Valley
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): Lots of them Posts: 11
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More Ninjette Shifting-long throw
It seems to me that the throw (how far you move your toe) from 1st to 2nd is really long on our 2006 Ninja 250. In fact I worry that its a safety issue for my wife who is still a newer rider (even though she's ridden dirt for 2 seasons).
Is this our bike or is it a long way on your bike too? |
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September 2nd, 2008, 05:21 PM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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I don't remember ours being that way. The throw is significantly more than all of the other shifts? (2-3, 3-4, etc.). Doesn't sound like the shifter lever is loose, or they'd all feel loose. I dunno... Is the shift rod adjusted so that the shifter itself is at a comfortable height compared to the peg? It's fully adjustable to bring the shifter up and down quite a bit, maybe moving it in one direction will help.
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September 3rd, 2008, 03:08 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Steve
Location: Boise
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 24
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I've noticed mine to be a little longer on mine (2007). I feel it almost has to be. Because of neutral being between 1st and 2nd. And have never had a problem shifting it though.
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September 3rd, 2008, 08:14 AM
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Husband of Nijette Owner
Name: Doug
Location: Scotts Valley
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): Lots of them Posts: 11
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Typically, you are correct. The shifting throw between 1st and 2nd is longer than other gears for precisely the reason you mention, nuetral in the middle.
But, it shouldn't be so far as to have to move your whole foot on modern motorcycles. I had a 69 Husqvarna dirt bike that had an extremely long throw like this, and it shifted on the right too. Man, that was hard to learn. Quote:
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September 3rd, 2008, 08:34 AM
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*vroom vroom*
Name: Jnet
Location: CA
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 25
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I've never noticed it, and I never had a problem with it. Was this something your wife mentioned to you? Or something you felt yourself when riding the bike?
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September 3rd, 2008, 08:37 AM
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Husband of Nijette Owner
Name: Doug
Location: Scotts Valley
Join Date: Sep 2008 Motorcycle(s): Lots of them Posts: 11
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Quote:
My wife hasn't ridden it yet...she just had surgery last Tuesday and she doesn' have a license yet either. She's going to get her permit this morning (and sign up for the MSF) |
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