Easier gear-changing
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:18 pm
Over the last year I have developed pain in my left big toe, and realised that the gear lever has been the cause -despite wearing good boots.
Took linkage apart for clean and greasing, but that made little difference...had a look with boots on and realised just how far I have to move my foot in and under the lever, and that the bone in my toe had grown a sore lump. Next stop web search, and found this:
[Gear/brake lever enlargement sleeve] 'Schalthebel Verlängerung für BMW R 850 / 1100 / 1150 GS + Adventure R 1100 S' for EUR 20.99 http://ebay.eu/Ow3oRS Two styles, this variant has smooth aluminium finish with four o-rings.
The well-designed and beautifully made sleeve slips over the existing rubber and rolls easily as you change gear, but doesn't fall off.
Comfort restored! £26 well-spent!
Took linkage apart for clean and greasing, but that made little difference...had a look with boots on and realised just how far I have to move my foot in and under the lever, and that the bone in my toe had grown a sore lump. Next stop web search, and found this:
[Gear/brake lever enlargement sleeve] 'Schalthebel Verlängerung für BMW R 850 / 1100 / 1150 GS + Adventure R 1100 S' for EUR 20.99 http://ebay.eu/Ow3oRS Two styles, this variant has smooth aluminium finish with four o-rings.
The well-designed and beautifully made sleeve slips over the existing rubber and rolls easily as you change gear, but doesn't fall off.
Comfort restored! £26 well-spent!