Re: Decision made (Sprint vs. VFR)

[Mark Patrick <mmdp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rick Damiani wrote:

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mark
> > Patrick

> > BTW, I adjusted (lowered)
> > the shifter and rear brake levers a bit which made them easier and more
> > comfortable to operate.

> Be careful about lowering that shifter too far. More than a half inch or so
> and you run the risk of having the shift lever contact the linkage rod. That
> rod is made of aluminum and breaks easily under those conditions. I have up
> close an personal experence in that area...

Thanks for the info.  On cursory inspection it appeared that this
wouldn't be a worry because of the offset bend of the shift lever, but
looking more closely, I could see the potential of exactly what you are
talking about.

I verified that at maximum downward deflection of the shifter, there is
still a good 1/8" or more of daylight between it and the linkage rod, so
I think it will be fine.

Thanks again,
Mark
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Best Regards,

Mark S. Patrick
Avon Lake, Ohio
BMWMOC BMWMOA BMWRA IBMWR
His:  '99 BMW R1100RT - Opal Blue
Hers: '99 Triumph Sprint ST - Tornado Red

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