GP shifting??

TrickLidz · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2005, 08:42 PM

Has anyone converted their ST to GP (reverse) shifting? What's involved? 99 ST2.
TIA
'Lidz

kerlyb · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2005, 01:44 AM

I did it to my ST4s. Should be the same for your ST2. Just remove the entire shift lever, link rod, and clamp and replace with an aftermarket GP lever. The lever directly attaches to the spine and you're done.

AZ Scott · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2005, 03:22 AM

Any reason you can't just flip the link rod over just like on any other Ducati?

TrickLidz · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2005, 10:34 PM

Scott,

Just did my 748 this way..I'll give it a try later.

Jengel451 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-14-2005, 07:16 PM

The stock ST lever on the shift shaft is offset a bit too far, I have a Honda VFR piece on mine, just connected the linkage to it and works marvelous. No binding etc.

QWK QWK · #6 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005, 06:08 AM

Hi, I don't mean to jack your thread, but what is the big attraction to "GP" shifting?

georgeb · #7 (**permalink**) 11-15-2005, 04:16 PM

I'm sure that someone will correct me if I'm wrong here but...

GP shifting was created by racers. When they are leaned into left-hand corners, there is no room for their left foot to get under the shifter for the upshift driving out of the corner. If they could get their foot under there, it would either get torn to pieces, or would greatly decrease availible lean angle. Thus, if you reverse the shift pattern, their foot does all the up movements (down shifting) before the lean, allowing the foot to rest on top of the shift for the upcoming upshift out of the corner.

Plus, clutch-less up-shifts are just a tad bit quicker clicking down rather than up.

On the street, I don't really see that much need for it. I have one cloverleaf that is on my way to work, and everytime I get 3/4ths through it, I need to upshift, and I'm leaned over so far to the right it is awkward to get my foot under the lever. That is the only example I can think of.

TrickLidz · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2005, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWK QWK

Hi, I don't mean to jack your thread, but what is the big attraction to "GP" shifting?

Try it on your street bike!!! You'll like it...make clucthless upshifts so much better it's like having an automatic trans.

Just road my ST today with the setup...very nice.
BTW: I used the stock shift shaft lever..it worked, but could be adjusted better...I'm waiting on a 03 Monster 620 lever that is sposa be better.