jd shifter
 

I replaced the stock shifter with the jd shifter... what a difference it makes!! I wasnt really happy with the shifting after the rebuild I thought the factory pro shift kit would give me smooth effortless shifting... it was worth putting it in but it still felt sloppy and clunky... put the jd shifter on and perfect smooth effortless shifting just like I wanted... definatly one of the better mods i have done!!!

I'm glad to hear you like it! Enjoy!

+1 I bought one right after I got my hawk. That stock shifter is junk, too much slop for me. The JD part has a lot more adjustability and combined with hawkrider's adjustment, Shorter shifting 'Hawk the shifting has become precise and easier for me with my big flat feet.

where did you get the jd shifter from?

Hey Maniac, make sure you either use a locking washer or some loctite on the toe portion of the shifter. It will vibrate off. nothing like trying to hit 3rd only to have the lever be gone. I found mine the first time in the driveway, tightened it down pretty damn good only to lose it the next week because I didn't pick up the clue to loctite the threads. Now I have a knurled aluminum toe piece. Otherwise, they're pretty fantastic compared to the stock shifter.

Probably a good idea, some thread locking compound on the pivot bolt is advised as well.

That said, I've been running the first prototype on my own bike for a few years now without any thread locker - no problems. That includes a track day..... until a little fourth turn action ended the VTR's day.

loctite=good! also take a look at "shorter shifting hawk" for adjustment that should get the full advantage of Jamie's awesome part!

I do not suggest combining those two. Using the lower linkage mounting point will shorten the shifter throw considerably. Adding to that will create a potential for problems. Just a tip.

So to highjack the thread a little bit...

Jamie, did you ever seriously consider making the matching brake pedal? I'm still interested, cuz I know I asked you years back the same question.

what kind of problems you talkin' 'bout? I did it and the shifting has become much better, just a nudge, very positive. Did I miss something?

Yep, I designed it up a couple of years ago but it was too expensive to make. Maybe I'll revisit it....


It's just too much and can cause a jam. If you are careful it can be ok, but add the extra you get with my shifter to changing the clocking at the input shaft and it could become a problem. Doing just the shifter alone should be plenty for all types of riding, IMHO.

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My bike has shifted great even since installing one of Jamies shifters. ;)