I reverse shifted my 01F4I. After a few weeks of practice my shifting is 100% smoother with no slipups and it feels like its just flat out faster.

Is there anybody else out there that has done this. I would like everybodys take on this modifacation.

(not my bike)
Pic taken from 600ccrule.com

 

this pic

 

From what I hear alot of people switch rear sets to this shifting config when racing. It's supposed to help shift quicker.

 

patrick and i both have reverse shifting (or GP shifting as it is often reffered to as) and i absolutely love it. did it to my GSXR 600 and my 929.

 

Ok why would you guy's want it like that???

 

 

What did it take for you to switch to GP shifting on your 929. I want to do that to mine. I get the pic but was wondering what all is involved. Thanks.

 

...and I do plan on hittin' you up for a bar and a cage as soon as I can pay off this damn AMEX! How's that goin? Selling anymore now that word has gotten around here? Thanks again for the info!

 

so is it just faster shifting or somethin else more efficient from the stock setup??

 

The reverse shifter is available directly through erion racing. It is about 20 or 30 bucks if i can remember. I did it too my 954 when i had it, and absolutely loved it!

 

I did it to my gixxer for drag racing. Then I got into stunting and was to used to it being flipped to switch it back. It makes it easier to shift highway wheelies in my opinion, but after looping my gixx on a highway standup gone bad I will stick to the slow stuff this summer.

 

The reason RACERS use GP shifting is because when they are done apexing a turn and accelerating, they often have to upshift on their way out. With regular shifting pattern, they have to stick their toe under the shift lever. Even with raised rearsets, this means they can easily hit their toe on the ground.

The only benefit for street is a more positive shift because it's easier to mash down then to push up with your toe.

The problem is that it will probably cause you an identity crisis for a while and you're have to THINK about your shifting... which is bad if you want to shift a wheelie. And imagine forgetting that you have to click down instead of up while doing a wheelie to shift... oops, downshift, instant loop.

 

DING DING DING...Johnny we have a winner!!!!!

 

DI954 was right on this one. i just ordered a new lever and put it on. i just think that the shifting is easier all together. its just easier for me to push down instead of pull up.

now i have to think about my shifting on a standard shifting bike, lol, which can be a pain.

but yeah, hit me up for a cage anytime you want bro. things are starting to look up for us and everyone is realizing the great quality of the product and how much money they can/will save by getting one.

 

Just so you guys know, I did not spend any money or buy any parts to do this. I found the information on a site called www.600ccrule.com under bike mods. It doesnt add to the proformance of the bike, it just feels like it does. All you really do is rotate the shifting arm 180 degrees.

 

i was kinda confused too on why you all were buying new parts to do this. i am thinking of trying mine this way but im not sure. im just used to it the way it is. i guess i will see if im feeling froggy come spring

 

i did it to my gixxer and definatly love it, i think it's a way more positive shift. i've had it like that for two years and never think about it unless i ride someone elses bike.

if you do the switch i suggest doing it at the beginning of the year, that way it's fresh in your mind and it's been a few months since you've actualy shifted your bike. atleast up north haha