Gear Shift Lever Position

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by JIBTEXHNKA

that brings up a question: is there a way to adjust the height of the shift lever? it looks like i could just tighten up the nuts on the connecting bar, but when i tried this (half asleep at 2am in a poorly-lit garage) they didn't turn easily.

Not much of a mechanic, are you? :roll:

You loosen the nuts and then turn the shaft. Note that one end is reverse threaded so that turning the shaft one way makes it longer and the other way shorter. That also means that one of the nuts turns "backwards" to loosen.

When you get the shifter where you want it, tighten both nuts.
Do NOT go for a test ride with the nuts loose. The rod can vibrate OUT quicker than you might expect.