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To check the shift linkage install the mid control shift lever and peg directly on the shaft then see how it shifts. When i was having trouble setting up my forwards i did this and it shifted perfectly. So i knew the problem was the forwards.
The long rod connects the front shift lever [which has the foot peg that you shift with] to the back shift lever [which conncts to the shift shaft from the primary cover]. In some installations that is below, in others it is above the shaft.
The point at which the rod connects to the back shift lever must be directly in line with, or slightly to the front of, the point where the shaft comes out of the cover.
All connections must be tight and have almost no wiggle. However, in some cases if parts are too tight the parts will wear.
If the forward controls mount far forward [in front of the exhaust on the right side] it is almost impossible to get them to operate without lifting your foot from the footpeg, on either side. The angle is just way too wrong.
Post a closeup pic of each side the way you have it and i'll make some suggestions.
The long rod connects the front shift lever [which has the foot peg that you shift with] to the back shift lever [which conncts to the shift shaft from the primary cover]. In some installations that is below, in others it is above the shaft.
The point at which the rod connects to the back shift lever must be directly in line with, or slightly to the front of, the point where the shaft comes out of the cover.
All connections must be tight and have almost no wiggle. However, in some cases if parts are too tight the parts will wear.
If the forward controls mount far forward [in front of the exhaust on the right side] it is almost impossible to get them to operate without lifting your foot from the footpeg, on either side. The angle is just way too wrong.
Post a closeup pic of each side the way you have it and i'll make some suggestions.
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On at least several occasions i spent a few hours fiddling with mine. I replaced the rod with a length of 3/8" threaded rod, fine threads, stainless steel; and covered it with a nice chrome 3/8" ID water/sink tube from Home Depot plumbing section. Went thru several/many variations before getting one that worked well.
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What type of forwards are they? I bought a set that when they were on the bike I found out the only way to upshift was to actually take your foot off the peg. I also realized that the brake was the same. I didnt feel comfortable doing this so I pulled them off and sent them back. Now I have stock mids.
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