Shift lever...replacement

[mandosi]

I'm wondering if anyone can offer advice about adjusting me foot shift lever. It is VERY low and I have to point my foot almost perpendicular to the ground to get under it to come up out of first. Even getting into first seems very low. I've adjusted it as low as possible...can it be changed for a more comfortable angle?
Thanks,
Steve

[montmil]

Get with Justin on one of his adjustable shift linkages. That'll make your toe happy.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I'm wondering if anyone can offer advice about adjusting me foot shift lever. It is VERY low and I have to point my foot almost perpendicular to the ground to get under it to come up out of first. Even getting into first seems very low. I've adjusted it as low as possible...can it be changed for a more comfortable angle?
Thanks,
Steve

Which year bike do you have?  I know my '79 is adjustable by loosening the attachment point to the frame, and moving it around.

It is handy to have a third hand to hold it in place while you tighten it down.

[beemer]

Get with Justin on one of his adjustable shift linkages. That'll make your toe happy.

i really like the idea of this,did it make alot of difference to gear selection after it was done?

[montmil]

Get with Justin on one of his adjustable shift linkages. That'll make your toe happy.

i really like the idea of this,did it make alot of difference to gear selection after it was done?

I was able to adjust the lever position so my ankle doesn't impact the "quality" of my shifts.  [smiley=thumbup.gif]  Yo, Justin... Put me on commision.