CNIDawg Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) For those that to change their VFR1200F to GP shift here is how I changed mine My reason for changing it is all my race bikes are GP shift and it messes with my feeble old brain trying to remember the OEM VFR1200 is standard shift. Parts from Vortex Vortex Shift Knuckle from CBR1000RR rear set - Part # RS262XK (this comes with the heim Joint and lock nut) Vortex 7.25" shift rod - part # RS406CK (do not use the 8" rod it is too long) One 2" long bolt standard thread - stainless steel if you can find it at Lowes or local hardware store 2 nuts to fit bolt - Stainless steel if possible Measure the distance from the foot shift lever to ground. ( I used a locking tape measure) write down this measurement - you will need it when you install new parts to get shifter in same position it was before Cut head off bolt leaving about 1 3/4 " of threaded rod Dress threads so nut screws on / off easily Remove OEM shift knuckle fron transmission shift shaft (use 10mm wrench loosen then completely remove bolt from knuckle) Loosen lock nut on adjustment rod near the foot shift lever Remove shift knuckle and unscrew adjustment rod from foot shift lever Install threaded rod into foot shift lever install 1st lock nut on threaded rod install 2nd lock nut on threaded rod The 5mm allen bolt that holds the heim joint to the shift knuckle is not tight remove bolt leaving heim joint on bolt, apply blue medium strength Locktite to threads, screw into shift knuckle & tighten with 5mm allen wrench Install shift knuckle backwards from the OEM position. (see picture) I had to 'clock' new shift knuckle one spline (or tooth) up to clear the clutch hydraulic hose install 7.25" adjustment rod to both heim jount threads (reverse threads) and threaded rod on foot shift lever Ajdust rod until foot shift lever is the same height as OEM (remember the measurement we took 1st?) Tighten lock nuts - 1 on top if adjustment rod and the 2 on the bottom of adjustment rod )one locked to adjustment rod, the other locked to the foot lever heim joint) https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5632/20930810404_0cede2aaa1_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr Use the 7.25" rod NOT the 8" rod ! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/586/21562334581_e121f9f475_c.jpg Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/670/20930814824_6bb8e74186_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/742/21542369742_f4a1f04db7_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/735/20932451623_724cf8170d_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5782/20930816144_3034127a48_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5824/21365523380_dc8f1facf9_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5676/21553584645_fe1748e10d_c.jpg[/img] https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5682/20932453853_7e624d48e4_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5668/20932456203_7967a0a32f_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr Clearance at drive shaft case with no washers between upper heim joint and shift knuckle https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5774/21527374986_591d665041_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr Adding 2 washers for extra clearance between shift rod and drive shaft case https://farm1.staticflickr.com/749/21365533390_25523248ac_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/656/21365736288_46d9967459_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/666/21527378736_b66687a795_c.jpg[/img] Untitled by CNI Dawg, on Flickr Gap between shift knuckle and clutch hydraulic hose with foot shifter in full down position - just like when you are shifting gears on the road [/url]Untitled"> Edited September 20, 2015 by CNIDawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakerjac Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Awesome post! I was just trying to figure out how to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted November 25, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted November 25, 2015 I can see how going from one to the other would be mentally taxing. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Once you go GP, you'll never go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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