2008 Ninja 205R shifter position

kvgeorge1 · September 5th, 2017, 09:31 AM

So, after changing my sprocket and chain, I have my bike in nice working order. However, the shifter seems a bit too high (too much clearance between my foot and the shifter). I am a relatively new rider and want to know is this normal, or should I lower the shifter (if it is possible)?

Triple Jim · September 5th, 2017, 10:21 AM

The linkage that connects the shift lever with the short arm on the shift shaft is adjustable. If you loosen the two lock nuts, turning the rod will effectively lengthen or shorten it because the one on the shift shaft end is left handed. Remember that when loosening the front lock nut too... it's a left hand thread.

If it doesn't seem like you have enough adjustment range, you may have to take off the short lever on the shift shaft and rotate it a notch on the splines.

cbinker · September 6th, 2017, 08:41 PM

pictures would help

September 5th, 2017, 09:31 AM	#1
kvgeorge1 ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: houston Join Date: Jul 2017 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 47	2008 Ninja 205R shifter position So, after changing my sprocket and chain, I have my bike in nice working order. However, the shifter seems a bit too high (too much clearance between my foot and the shifter). I am a relatively new rider and want to know is this normal, or should I lower the shifter (if it is possible)?

September 6th, 2017, 08:41 PM	#3
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	pictures would help __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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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	The linkage that connects the shift lever with the short arm on the shift shaft is adjustable. If you loosen the two lock nuts, turning the rod will effectively lengthen or shorten it because the one on the shift shaft end is left handed. Remember that when loosening the front lock nut too... it's a left hand thread. If it doesn't seem like you have enough adjustment range, you may have to take off the short lever on the shift shaft and rotate it a notch on the splines.