VFR 1200 DCT Foot Shift Kit

[Gadget333]

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Hi Everyone

 

As a new joiner to this forum, and potential owner of VFR1200 DCT, I am hoping someone can give some advise on how to make the bike work for my situation.  Unfortunately I cannot operate the shift switches on the left handlebar, and prefer manual shifting over full automatic mode, so it seems I have a couple of options:-

 

1.  Find and fit a foot shifter kit, which I am told Honda no longer supply, so if anyone knows of a kit I would love to hear about it.

2.  Find a way of adding shift switches on the right handlebar.  Race toggle switches are easy to find but I am not sure about extending/moving the shift wires from left to right handlebar.

 

So any advise or pointers anyone can share will be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks

Grant

[Skids]

Hi Grant.

 

Have you discounted purchasing a non-DCT model?

[Gadget333]

Although I can use a clutch it is not very easy so the safer option for me is the DCT as it removes the need for the clutch.

[Terry]

From the wiring diagram, there is nothing magical about the shift switches on the left bar, so that should be easy enough to replicate on the right in some form.

[Gadget333]

Awesome information.  Thank You.

[Presson]

Hi Grant. Have you thought of contacting the NABD or other organisations that specialise in adapting for riders particular needs. They will have lots of contacts/ advice and may be able to put you in contact with a specialist who can modify the OEM arrangement for you. Alternatively, it could be that a 'tuneable' aftermarket quick shifter system (up and down) might be a solution. However, I could understand you wanting to keep as standard look as possible. Couple of links below might help

 

https://disabledmotorcycleriders.com/

 

https://nabd.org.uk/v2/adaptation-kits/

 

https://www.kliktronic.co.uk/