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RE: RE: Shifter and Rear Brake levers (was: first trip)



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> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 10:15 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: RE: Shifter and Rear Brake levers (was: first trip)
>
>
>
> In a message dated 7/5/99 7:28:07 AM, rickd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> <<  I'm wondering if the position of the shifter and rear brake are set at
> > the factory or by the dealer when the bike is setup...
>
> Factory, I think. It seems to be the same on all of them I have seen.
>  >>
>
> My ST came with the shift lever in a satisfactory position for me-fairly
> low-the lever is almost parallel to the linkage rod, which puts
> the side of
> my boot sole quite close to the rod. Should I get a spare one, or
> thread a
> piece of steel rod to keep as a spare?

If you haven't adjusted it, I wouldn't worry about it braking. Mine snapped
largely because I adjusted it down too far, then rode it for several hundred
miles.

As for threading a new rod - one end has left-hand threads. Be careful.



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