Footpeg position

[MikeH]

Just tried on my new boots and when I get on the bike, I can't change up the box

Could be a bit of an issue to say the least !! I'm going to have to modify the pegs or chop 4 inches off my feet, anyone else have this problem or am I just mutant with big size 12 flippers instead of feet
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[mchaggis]

Try moving the gear selector a spline or two around the input shaft. That may well move the lever into a position you can shift with. The boots might be better once they're broken into as well.
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[MikeH]

[iDON]

What about the shift linkage rod? Adjusting this one (with the locknuts on each end) you can alter peg position without changing the bracket on the input shaft.
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[Teaman]

[cagiva gezzer]

I'm assuming there's no linkage if you're talking about the KLE. Try finding a longer lever.
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[MikeH]

[kb-zxr]

I found that I kept missing the gear shifter every now and then with new boots

Give it a week and you'll be fine

[stinkwheel]

My mate Chris managed fine on my KLE with size 13 army pro-boots on. I manage fine with size 10 combat boots too which have a big, reinforced toecap.

Move the gear lever DOWN not up. Down a long way, the pivot is located some way below the footpeg and this will actually increase the size of the gap between the lever and the footpeg. It will seem wierd at first but allows you to shift gears when you are up on the pegs too.
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[MikeH]

It won't go down any further it catches on the frame !?!? I wonder if it's the right lever or if someone swopped it ?

If I get chance I'll take a pic tomorrow, could you check it against yours ?
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[stinkwheel]

I'm going to be away for new year.

You probably can't see much on this piccy I have but I'll put it up anyway.
https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=22989

Also, this is what the manual says:
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[MikeH]

That diagram is different to mine, I don't have any linkages just a lever straight off the splined selector shaft, I'm getting the feeling mines had a bodge job done on it
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[cagiva gezzer]

I was looking at bikepics and saw the same linkages, so i assumed they changed it for 2006 bikes. I aslso assumed you had a 2006 bike as your avatar is one. If you've got a <2005 then it's been changed.
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[MikeH]

It's a '93 imported in 2002
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[cagiva gezzer]

Time to get hunting for original parts then.

All the bikes on here have linkages. - https://www.bikepics.com/kawasaki/kle500/
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[Bendy]

New boots?

Break them in before you panic, I could barely change gear in mine when I first got them.

[MikeH]

[kwacky]

Or buy some Gilles rearsets

[MikeH]

Found one on Ebay and better still it's just up the road


Gilles Rearsets whats that then ?
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[Josh|RD125LC]

Bit OT, but is the KLE a paralell twin?
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[kwacky]

Gilles rearsets? They are fully adjustable rearsets for sportsbikes. Nice bit of bling.

From their website:

A radical departure from traditional styling, the Gilles Rearsets present an aggressive, muscular appearance. Beyond the aesthetics, the Gilles Rearsets are a completely thought out technical apparatus. Start with all-aluminum construction and CNC machining, add micro-adjustability, and finish with even the smallest details covered (like the toe pegs: the brake side is knurled for positive grip, while the shift side is smooth to enable the boot to move above or below as necessary).

Of course, all parts are available individually, and most parts are interchangeable with stock components. Weight savings over stock rearsets can reach up to two pounds! Gilles rearsets are the perfect complement to a custom street bike and the perfect accessory for a championship chasing race bike.

* Titanium - CNC machined from aircraft spec alloy
* Fully adjustable for each machine
* Carbon heel plates included
* Precision bearing mounted lever arms
* O/E brake light switch retained
* All linkages / bolts / hose extensions included
* TUV / ISO 9002 approved
* All spare components parts available (with individual part numbers)
* Full fitting instructions included

[MikeH]

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[kwacky]

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