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The left
side adapter includes an attachment point
for
the shift lever which moves with
the foot peg to the
new lower position. A longer offset
linkage rod attaches
the shifter to the transmission.
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The
adapters are mounted rigidly to the frame.
The pegs are spring loaded in the adapters
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First generation F800 (2007, some 2008,
some 2009)
Note location of shifter mounting boss below
and left of footpeg clevis. Uses kit DL-8
Second generation F800
(Some 2009 & newer)
Shifter boss moved to new position above and
left of footpeg clevis. Uses
DL-8X
Pictured
above are the old and new left side
factory casting. The shifter mounting
point has been moved.
The
factory used both types during production
in the second half of 2008 when some 2009
models were built.
Our left side adapter
has been modified with a 6mm set screw at
the top to fit either casting.
Our shifter linkage extender rod for the
newer bikes is different from the original
rod .
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Our left side adapter
has been modified with a 6mm set screw at
the top to fit either casting.
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Before
installation of DL-8X
This photo is of F800R & F800ST some
2009 and newer factory shifter
linkage.
Note the position of the transmission
arm clamp bolt in the above picture.
This identifies the bike as a third
generation model.
After
Here the transmission arm is rotated on
the shaft to maintain a 90 degree angle
between the arm and the link rod.
Transmission arm must be rotated
on shaft as shown above.
DL9
kits available now
Go to F800GT/R
page
Forth generation frame.
BMW has made another change to F800 models.
On recent production bikes the sidestand has
been moved.
In the picture below, the stand , when
retracted, hits our adapter.
This change appears to date back to 2011 on
some bikes and not on others.
Above, latest F800GT, stock
bike, sidestand up.
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F800R & F800ST year 2011
Linkage extender installed
Note, transmission arm and
link rod are at 90 degrees
Go to F800GT/R
page
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