I am curious about changing the shift pattern on my S2R and was curious if it is as simple as flipping the linkage or is there gonna need to be more modifications.  It looks like there will be clearance below the clutch cylinder, but it is gonna be close.  Anyone tried?  Advice?  Thx.

flip it. there is enough room

I got ride of the whole linkage, and related slop by getting a GP shift lever.

Shifts are more crisp, and I like the pattern better in general.

Quote from: ato memphis on July 14, 2008, 01:57:18 PM
I got ride of the whole linkage, and related slop by getting a GP shift lever.

Shifts are more crisp, and I like the pattern better in general.

Does the lever mount directly onto the that nub that the linkage attatches to?

yes it does mount directly. You get rid of all the slack from the linkage. Its a much firmer feeling shift. I like it. Now i have to find a new gp shifter, mines trashed.

Quote from: truckinduc on July 14, 2008, 02:26:30 PM
yes it does mount directly. You get rid of all the slack from the linkage. Its a much firmer feeling shift. I like it. Now i have to find a new gp shifter, mines trashed.

do you have recommendations on a GP shifter? my shifter is trashed as well.

This here's what I made from a 999 lever (Motowheels) and an extended peg- so you aren't pigeon-toed when trying to shift w/ stock rear sets.

Has anyone tried these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-REVERSE-SHIFTER-748-749-848-916-996-998-999-1098_W0QQitemZ280245348239QQcmdZViewItem

if the link doesnt work they are by slingshot racing listed as DUCATI REVERSE SHIFTER.

what are the other options? Unfortunately I cannot afford a full set of rear sets.

Motowheels has several options. I have their standard "straight" reverse shifter, a la the 996/998 bikes. It has the peg on an eccentric to facilitate adjustability. There is also CycleCat, if you can find them.

(P.S. Fitment is easiest on the S*R bikes, because their rearsets seem to put the footpeg further back, but I've had no troubles on my DSS Monster. I do, however, wish I didn't get an odd year's kickstand and mount.  )

ive got the motowheels eccentric one. To bad it snapped in the crash.

Quote from: RodeoClown on July 14, 2008, 03:32:27 PM
Has anyone tried these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-REVERSE-SHIFTER-748-749-848-916-996-998-999-1098_W0QQitemZ280245348239QQcmdZViewItem

if the link doesnt work they are by slingshot racing listed as DUCATI REVERSE SHIFTER.

what are the other options? Unfortunately I cannot afford a full set of rear sets.

These look good, but the peg isn't adjustable.  Are most of the stock shift levers a standard length?  I would assume that if they are, then the aftermarket stuff that wasn't adjustable would be the same.  But, assuming on Ebay can get you a bunch of crap you can't use!

Quote from: psycledelic on July 14, 2008, 03:57:50 PM
These look good, but the peg isn't adjustable.  Are most of the stock shift levers a standard length?  I would assume that if they are, then the aftermarket stuff that wasn't adjustable would be the same.  But, assuming on Ebay can get you a bunch of crap you can't use!

Ooooppppss!  I was looking at the Ebay pics a little closer and the SlingShot lever does have a little adjustment. 

I've got a S4R w/GP style fllipped from standard, no problems here.  Also did a 695 wo/problems too.  Personally I prefer GP style.  Up shifting is more positive.  Also makes upshifting out of a turn much simpler and it less likely to upset the chassis.  Cant think of a reason why I'd be down shifting in midturn anyway , upsets things even more.  If you're tuned into the standard expect it to take a while (couple months) to become second nature and not having to think about being freaked out when the gear you expect is not the one your given .  If you do and to make things go a little easier always make a mental note to never leave your foot under the shifter, otherwise the pressure on the top of your toe will cause you to unconcensally revert. (sorry for the crappy spelling  )

You can get a regular lever to replace your linkage. I got a MotoWheels unit. With stock rearsets however it will not work. You would probably need to cut off the end and move the peg on the lever back a little bit. Possible, but not really worth it. Just buy the rearsets and it makes it easier