I have a brand new 2024 RT and love it so far.
I had surgery on my left big toe, which was fused last fall and upshifts have been a challenge and exhibit some pain. I was looking for ideas to maybe add some material over the stock rubber shift lever to soften the effort of up-shifting and relieving the pain in my toe.
If you have an ideas, I would appreciate y'all sharing here.
Regards, RPGR90s
Shift Lever Enhancement
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Re: Shift Lever Enhancement
A chiropodist recommended the use of a gel toe protector to relive the pressure/pain caused by abrasion from footwear.
I have some very old Lewis Leathers riding boots with thin uppers and little in the way of a gear change toe pad for up shifts.
They are not as comfortable as the more recent and robust BMW boots with thicker leather and a rubber toe pad.
I would guess that anything softer than the stock rubber on the shift lever wouldn't last long before it is worn out.
I have some very old Lewis Leathers riding boots with thin uppers and little in the way of a gear change toe pad for up shifts.
They are not as comfortable as the more recent and robust BMW boots with thicker leather and a rubber toe pad.
I would guess that anything softer than the stock rubber on the shift lever wouldn't last long before it is worn out.
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Re: Shift Lever Enhancement
Motorcycle boot socks cushioned at the toe for comfort/durability may help.
Well fitting boots which prevent the foot moving around inside may spread the load across the toes/foot.
Well fitting boots which prevent the foot moving around inside may spread the load across the toes/foot.
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Re: Shift Lever Enhancement
https://www.nippynormans.com/f800r-f800 ... s-and-moreRPGR90s wrote: ↑Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:27 pm I have a brand new 2024 RT and love it so far.
I had surgery on my left big toe, which was fused last fall and upshifts have been a challenge and exhibit some pain. I was looking for ideas to maybe add some material over the stock rubber shift lever to soften the effort of up-shifting and relieving the pain in my toe.
If you have an ideas, I would appreciate y'all sharing here.
Regards, RPGR90s
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