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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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