[neodoc]

Hello, everyone:

I have posed this question before, but not in this way, so here it is again. I know that the shifter on the LT is not designed to handle the hit from a heel, but knowing that neither is the one on the GW, I have seen this part and would love to adapt it for use on the LT. Short of having a machine shop weld a heel extension on my current shifter, does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve this? If placed correctly, and with floorboards, one could achieve a gentle touch to click into gears instead of clacking into them. Any thoughts? BTW, looking through the accessories page, I came across a "Shift Linkage" entry, but I'm not sure if I understand what it's intending to promote.

 

[meese]

The shift linkage referred to is a heavy-duty set of links and ball joints that replace the weaker stock setup. Several people have had the stock shift linkage break at the ball joints, making it impossible to shift. Others have simply cleaned, torqued, and greased the stock setup, and haven't had any problems.

I don't know of anyone making a heel-toe shifter for the LT.

 

[messenger13]

Others have simply cleaned, torqued, and greased the stock setup, and haven't had any problems.

And "others" simply cleaned, torqued, and greased the stock setup, and STILL have had the crappy stock linkage break on them. I just carry spares now, that's all.

 

[messenger13]

... does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve this? ...

I have designed one some time ago, but in the middle of the prototype-making process I lost interest. Also, there just didn't seem to be enough interest in the LT community to support the project financially. Perhaps I should revisit this issue.

 

[neodoc]

I recently rode the Suzuki Boulevard C50 belonging to my heavy friend (referred to in a post called "Heavy weight) and her's has the heel portion of the shifter just aft of the floorboard, making the upshifts a delight. One light tap with the heel and you're in business. With our set-up on the LT, a similar action would be possible, if positioned correctly, thereby reducing the risk of damaging the linkage with heavy-heeled upshifts. Might be something to consider for those who have floorboards, or wish they had them.

 

[justincase]

I recently rode the Suzuki Boulevard C50 belonging to my heavy friend (referred to in a post called "Heavy weight) and her's has the heel portion of the shifter just aft of the floorboard, making the upshifts a delight. One light tap with the heel and you're in business. With our set-up on the LT, a similar action would be possible, if positioned correctly, thereby reducing the risk of damaging the linkage with heavy-heeled upshifts. Might be something to consider for those who have floorboards, or wish they had them.

I agree it would be great to have a heel shifter (like on my goldwing). My new boots are larger (thicker) then my old boots and getting my toe between the peg and the shifter is difficult.

 

[jpalamaro]

If you ever get it done . . . let use know. Had it on the uhhhh, HD and really like it!

 

[meese]

And "others" simply cleaned, torqued, and greased the stock setup, and STILL have had the crappy stock linkage break on them. I just carry spares now, that's all.

Yeah, but you're special Joe. You've managed to break an iPod and an ice>Link as well.

When are you gonna donate a bit more so you can get to Gold or Platinum and once again become our Village Idiot?

 

[zippy_gg]

Iliumworks makes custom parts such as brake pedal and shifter extension for the LT and other beemers.
You may want to call them an see if they have somethin in the works as far as a toe-heel shifter.
Their products seem to be of quality and the finish will match that of your bike. :bmw:

Gilles

 

[messenger13]

When are you gonna donate a bit more so you can get to Gold or Platinum and once again become our Village Idiot?

I donated before knowing what the pricing levels were. Also, I usually don't donate based on what that donation will BUY me. The fact that now the subtitles are self-appointed kinda takes away from the whole thing, IMO.

I just have to believe "Voice of Reason" loosely translates to "Thee Village Idiot" anyway... Surely, we don't need two of them!

 

[meese]

I donated before knowing what the pricing levels were. Also, I usually don't donate based on what that donation will BUY me. The fact that now the subtitles are self-appointed kinda takes away from the whole thing, IMO.

Agreed. I donated prior to the changeover as well, and will probably do so again in the near future. I don't think I can add up all the labor charges alone that I've saved through this site. Of course, that gets offset by the total farkle bill, but that's just how it works. Both things have added considerably to my overall enjoyment of the LT, so it's all good.

I just have to believe "Voice of Reason" loosely translates to "Thee Village Idiot" anyway... Surely, we don't need two of them!

I suppose that all depends on your point of view, doesn't it?