lower footpegs/ Yamaha interchange

[Eric K]

Originally Posted by MattR

Eric,
I assume this measurement was done with the Fastway pegs installed. From your prior post it sounds you are using the Fastways now. If so, then the new shift lever is about 1 inch longer.

FYI...
I have the stock shift lever and Fastway pegs. The distance from back of the shift tip to front of the footpeg = 4 inches.

Matt,

I have the Fastways on my '01 and IMS on my '06 EC.

That measurement was on the '06 EC with the IMS pegs.

With the Fastway pegs on the '06, I estimate that dimension would be about 1/8" shorter since the Fastway pegs are about 1/4" wider overall.

I will measure the distance on my '01 this evening to get a compare.

[iancp5]

I have PivotPegz. You can reverse them which lowers them about a centimetre. And they pivot of course which makes changing gear and braking a lot easier.

[Eric K]

The shift lever on the '06 is about 1/2 inch longer than the shift lever on the '01. You will net 1/2 inch more clearance between peg and shifter with the newer shift lever.

[MattR]

Eric,

Does the '06 shift lever have a better shifter tip? Mine always gets sloppy and you have to replace it often or rig up a bolt/clamp system.

[Treesmacker]

After a few e-mails to "Hammerhead Designs" they said they will start
GasGas shifters in 2007. Maybe we should e-mail them a few suggestions?

[MattR]

Originally Posted by Treesmacker

After a few e-mails to "Hammerhead Designs" they said they will start
GasGas shifters in 2007. Maybe we should e-mail them a few suggestions?

I emailed them about a year ago and got a similar story. I'm not keeping my fingers crossed on them. I think this would be a great opportunity for someone like LTR, RB-Designs, etc. (with a machine shop) to make up some billet aluminum shifters. I would be the first to buy it if one of our sponsors jumped in and made a few parts. How about a small batch?

[Eric K]

Originally Posted by MattR

Eric,

Does the '06 shift lever have a better shifter tip? Mine always gets sloppy and you have to replace it often or rig up a bolt/clamp system.

Unfortunately, they used the same tip design on the '06.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Treesmacker

After a few e-mails to "Hammerhead Designs" they said they will start
GasGas shifters in 2007. Maybe we should e-mail them a few suggestions?

I called them 11-6 to check on progress as I had e-mailed them earlier in the year with a response that they would soon offer one.The guy said the blueprints were drawn but it was on the backburner because of not enough interest,for comparison the new 150 honda mx minibike just came out and they are flooded with request (demand = supply)I told him I would post on gasgasrider and rally the troops to contact the company for a quality alternative.I have no issues with the stock 05' DE 300 shifter (size 11 gaerne),other than I smashed a rock at the last district 17 enduro in indiana and had to lay her down and bounce on the lever to able to shift again.Dont want it to break next time!contact www.shifttip.com remember it never hurts to have a spare shifter in case of.......