Christo Posted September 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 8, 2009 I like the heel-toe shifter on my RSV. I do not like the black coverings for the contact parts for your feet - I replaced mine with those Kuryakyn ones, and I do not like those either. I LOVE the heel-toe shifter on my '06 Stratoliner. So I want something like that on my RSV. Anyone got any ideas on aftermarket or something to give me that? Also after riding my Strat - my RSV's shifting feels "spongy" compared to my Strat - any suggestions on how to improve that as well? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted September 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 8, 2009 Have you seen the shift peg covers made by Yamaha accessories? http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/accessories/acscitemdetail/5/4/83/404/all/1/127/0/detail.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 8, 2009 I am considering those - but they have the same type of allen screw mount, which is the part about the Kuryakyn's I do not like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted September 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 9, 2009 Is the design similar enough between the Stratoliner and the Venture to install a Stratoliner shifter onto the Venture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted September 9, 2009 Is the design similar enough between the Stratoliner and the Venture to install a Stratoliner shifter onto the Venture? Great question! I will look a tad closer - I do know that the linkage is different between the two bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted September 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 9, 2009 Get your local machine shop to make you a custom shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted September 9, 2009 Get your local machine shop to make you a custom shifter. Yeah, I could do that , or ask if one already exists - hence the posting. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted September 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2009 Just providing options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venturekid Posted September 9, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2009 I have been using the set from Yamaha for close to a year now - love them ... yes, they do fasten with a set screw, they also come with a Craazy Glue tube - use a couple of drops on each peg prior to slipping on the chrome peg cover - works great - make sure you get the peg on the way you want it - they don't move once you slide them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share #10 Posted September 9, 2009 Just providing options. ALWAYS appreciated! I am just concerned that it might be a tad pricey, but I will look into it of course. I am hoping someone has "been there done that" kinda thing. All suggestions are welcome and I do appreciate it - I was just razzin ya little. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted September 9, 2009 I have been using the set from Yamaha for close to a year now - love them ... yes, they do fasten with a set screw, they also come with a Craazy Glue tube - use a couple of drops on each peg prior to slipping on the chrome peg cover - works great - make sure you get the peg on the way you want it - they don't move once you slide them on How "snug" do those doodads fit over the existing metal posts - I have removed the rubber that was once around them, can I assume you had to do the same thing when you put those on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cat Posted September 22, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 22, 2009 I just got a 96 Tour Classic and it has the Chrome covers on the floorboards and the rubber strips are gone so they are very slick. I do not want to buy the replacement rubbers as they are $$$ and I like the look of the standard rubber boards. My question is how do you take the chrome covers off?? TOP CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted September 27, 2009 IAlso after riding my Strat - my RSV's shifting feels "spongy" compared to my Strat - any suggestions on how to improve that as well? TIA! Well I solved the "spongy" feel - adjusted the linkage, that was also part of my shifting problem. When upshifting the bottom of the shifter was hitting the floorboard causing it to not shift correctly. What a difference. I asked the dealer to look into this last year, said they could not find anything. I ordered those Yammie chrome pegs for the shifter, they should be in soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W Posted September 27, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 27, 2009 I just got a 96 Tour Classic and it has the Chrome covers on the floorboards and the rubber strips are gone so they are very slick. I do not want to buy the replacement rubbers as they are $$$ and I like the look of the standard rubber boards. My question is how do you take the chrome covers off?? TOP CAT I believe they bolt from the bottom of the floorboard, push the floorboard up and look on the bottom side, I think you will see the bolts that hold the covers on. If you decide to go back with chrome Kuryakyn makes some that are less than $100 and are very nice. They are the ones that are listed for the V Star 1100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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