Adjusting the shifter lever

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by BenzillaScrapping

what makes me the most upset is just that i've only had the bike for 1 1/2 weeks... sigh...

This is pretty normal actually. Maybe a little more parking lot practice is in your future.

Originally Posted by BenzillaScrapping

so I should start with just the footpeg mounting bracket, but i don't need to get the footpeg too?

Just from looking closely at your pictures, the footrest and connecting pin look very intact. It probably folded up when it hit the ground (as it was designed to do) and didn't bend anything. It'll be entirely your call on whether you think the footrest itself is in any distress and whether or not you want to replace the whole unit.

Originally Posted by BenzillaScrapping

if that doesn't fix it up, would the next step be to replace the shifter? it looks like based on the bar that connects to it via the ball joint i would need a special tool to remove it and then connect it?
Solaran, you mentioned the circlip and the eclip that needs to be removed, any special tool/technique that would make it easier?

Again, looking at your pics (specifically 6291 and 6294) the shift rod looks to be straight and intact. The impact appears to have only focused on the outer part of the bracket where the hinge to the footrest is. If you have to replace the shift lever assembly (meaning if it's bent beyond repair), it will come complete with the ball-joint attached (Suzuki part number 25600-13F00 at RonAyers).

Solaran might can answer it better, but some small pointed needle-nose pliers are usually all that's needed to remove those circlips and e-clips. If you look closely at that parts diagram I linked, you can see the circlip he's talking about (#38).

Originally Posted by BenzillaScrapping

I suppose if i get in over my head, i can load it up on the trailer and take it to the shop? would they still work on it do you think?

Yeah, any shop shouldn't have a problem working on it. It all just depends on how much you want to pay them for the labor. I'm personally opposed to paying for service that I'm certain I can do myself given the right motivation (read: saving money). That, and since I've had this bike, I haven't really minded getting my hands dirty.

BTW, some people here have had issues ordering OEM parts from the RonAyers site. If you need to order something that you can't get from a part-out or from eBay, then BikeBandit.com is the way to go (#34 in the diagram - BB# 489860-001). They may be $3-4 higher, but they have a much better reputation.