2011 RT SM5 gearshift lever has dropped

[rollingstone]

My shift lever seems to have dropped about 1.5", far enough so that I've had to remove my Inspector Gadget floorboards and replace the pegs so that I can operate the lever. Does anyone know how to remove the shift lever and can it be adjusted back to where I want it? I have a heel/toe arrangement to suit the floorboards but I don't think that this is an issue as it worked well for some months.

I will be going to a shed day (shop in USA) soon and I wouldn't mind having some knowledge before I go. Any help much appreciated.

 

[r1100rider]

My shift lever seems to have dropped about 1.5", far enough so that I've had to remove my Inspector Gadget floorboards and replace the pegs so that I can operate the lever. Does anyone know how to remove the shift lever and can it be adjusted back to where I want it? I have a heel/toe arrangement to suit the floorboards but I don't think that this is an issue as it worked well for some months.

I will be going to a shed day (shop in USA) soon and I wouldn't mind having some knowledge before I go. Any help much appreciated.

Take the 10 mm bolt all the way out the shift shaft is splined just wiggle and pull the lever out

 

[Chupaca]

More pinch

As stated above remove the 10mm bolt pull the shifter off. Inspect the splines. Reposition the shifter retighten. If the gap at the pinch point is "0" you may have to file a bit to get a tighter grip. :thumbup:

 

[rollingstone]

Thanks

Thanks for that information, it will be put to good use!

Rob

 

[rollingstone]

Just in case some one has a similar problem, there is an adjustable link rod inboard from the shifter. The locking nuts had come loose, allowing the shifter to get right out of adjustment. Our local mechanical wiz fixed it at the Shed Day today. Fix was simple: re-adjust the link rod and tighten the lock nuts.

Robert