Same problem, literally same bike, same boots same problem. I got stuck because loosening the screw was not enough. Thank you so much for this video, you unstuck me.
BMW F750 GS July 2022 build ~ There was no way I could ride comfortably with my size 13 boot and the factory lever setting. I did two adjustments; 1) at each ball end of the Quick Shifter there is some adjustment with a locknut (don't know why the lock nut is required here ?). To remove the ball end there is a fine 90° clip that goes vertically thru the ball - just pop it off with your finger nail or pointy pliers. I managed to get 2 turns up top and 3 turns at the bottom to shorten the whole quick shift assembly - when reassembled it gave me about 8mm and lots of clearance on the casing. On my ride today that wasn't enough so when I got home I 2) did a one spline lift (clockwise) and that gave to another 5 or 6mm - will give it another work out tomorrow. It is such a superbly designed bike in many respects it's a pity they didn't put a bit more adjustment engineering into the Quick Shifter with some barrel bolts. Thanks Bob.
Hey Bob, thank you for this video, very helpful. I would suggest tho to detach the quickshifter from the gear lever (there is a pin to remove on the joint): waaaay easier to make adjustments!
Hey - glad you enjoyed. As far as removing the quickshifter from the gear lever, I get that it would make it easier to get things lined up on the splines, but I figure it leaves you kinda "in the dark" as to how much of a difference was made in the lever until putting that part back in place so I went this route. Glad you like your modified method tho! ;)
@@WantlandInk It's a quick enough adjustment that if it does hit the case it's super easy to move back to original. You're risking nothing by trying it out.
Cool. Glad to hear it -I've heard from some that the lever gets in the way of the case for some reason on the 750 and I keep forgetting to try it on my wife's bike.
Yeah it's a bummer the little things they use to differentiate the products. I get it - but bummer... I'd like a folding shifter one of these days in case I hit something that it wont break off.
I didn't have that trouble, but I did hear someone say that the F750GS was slightly different and gave some trouble which I have not investigated on my wife's bike to figure why. Are you on an 850 or 750? And what model year? Wondering if BMW made a change in 2020 or 2021 models maybe.
@@bobwolff68 my bike is the 750 version & 2019 model. As far as I can ascertain they are all the same. The plug is also the dip stick so changing for a flat plug or bolt isn’t an option
Yeah so my 850 is the same in terms of the plug also being the dipstick. I've gotta take a close look between the 850 and the 750 and figure what's different. You're not the first person to note this here or on advrider about the 750.
@@bobwolff68 Well... I may have spoke too soon. Mine is a 19 F 750, so I was wondering if you've checked it out on your wife's bike or if you've heard of any other solutions
Hey, what’s your opinion of the Pivot Pegz? I’ve just picked a set up. They are very grippy lol at first there was no way I’d get my Toucans under the shift lever. I moved 2 splines up...
I absolutely love the Pivot Pegz. I've had a few different ADV pegs in the past 8 years or so and the Pivots are my favorite. They do exactly what you'd want them to do when standing - they move just a bit with you and when you shift your body rearward they tip back that same tiny bit too - really cool.
Just checked my 21 f750gs for shifter bumping the engine case looks like it's gonna hit , can you tell me the kit you were thinking about ? the $150 shifter. Your videos are 👌 thanks !
It's really strange. I've heard from folks who can't move the 750gs shifter without the 'bump' and others no problem. Dunno what to think for sure, but I do suggest maybe you look at the ability to move the shifter laterally by a few millimeters if that would do the trick before giving up and purchasing an expensive solution. Lemme know what you find, please.
The lower point where the shift lever attaches to the aluminium chain cover plate... Does that just spin around free if the quick shifter isn't attached to the shift lever?
Indeed. If you're talking about the place where the shifter itself is mounted at the rear... Just above the footpeg, yes it's trapped and spins freely there.
So the hinge point of the actual shifter lever is not connected to anything inside the engine/gearbox, it is simply a hinge point? I think we are asking the same question. Thanks.
This is Not how it should be done. The lever should stay perpendicular ( 90 degrees) to the gear shaft. The adjusters are above and below the quickshift part. Turn them out 1 or 2 turns each is all thats required.
Thanks , for this great tip . I have the same issue with my F750 GS. That is where I figured the shifter adjustment was. How was the test ride on one spline rotation.
Glad it helped - yeah my adjustment by a single spline was perfect. I suppose I could go one more but I think it'd make it strange with more 'regular/smaller' toebox boots. It's surprising how much of a difference just one notch makes.
Super - let us know. As for mine - I didn't get a choice...just the ones for my bike model. The raised or lowered bit is up to how you install them. I installed mine in the lowered position to give my knees a better angle and to allow more boot room on the shifter.
I think you're asking if it matters what gear the bike is in when you do this process? If so, it doesn't matter as you're literally pulling the shifter off its splined shaft and putting it back on up a notch without changing anything with the gears.
Hey Dom - I have heard from folks with the 750GS model that this is problematic. But for the 850 it has worked for myself and many others. If you have an 850, is there a chance that your lever has gotten bent inwards a few millimeters?
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Same problem, literally same bike, same boots same problem. I got stuck because loosening the screw was not enough. Thank you so much for this video, you unstuck me.
Cool - glad to help, man!
Thank You, exactly what I needed to avoid the more complex adjustable replacement shifter.
Cool - rock on. Enjoy!
Thanks Bob. Just picked up a 2020 850GSA and can barely get my boot under the shifter to shift. This'll help immensely!
Glad to hear it, Ken. Great stuff.
BMW F750 GS July 2022 build ~ There was no way I could ride comfortably with my size 13 boot and the factory lever setting. I did two adjustments; 1) at each ball end of the Quick Shifter there is some adjustment with a locknut (don't know why the lock nut is required here ?). To remove the ball end there is a fine 90° clip that goes vertically thru the ball - just pop it off with your finger nail or pointy pliers. I managed to get 2 turns up top and 3 turns at the bottom to shorten the whole quick shift assembly - when reassembled it gave me about 8mm and lots of clearance on the casing. On my ride today that wasn't enough so when I got home I 2) did a one spline lift (clockwise) and that gave to another 5 or 6mm - will give it another work out tomorrow. It is such a superbly designed bike in many respects it's a pity they didn't put a bit more adjustment engineering into the Quick Shifter with some barrel bolts. Thanks Bob.
Great report, sir! Really appreciate the additions and thoughtful writing. Glad the video was a good start, at least!
Holy cow! You're a life saver, new boots shifter was too low wasn't sure if I could adjust the linkage that way! Thanks for the video
You're very welcome! Love it when stuff I do helps rather than confounds people!
Hey Bob, thank you for this video, very helpful. I would suggest tho to detach the quickshifter from the gear lever (there is a pin to remove on the joint): waaaay easier to make adjustments!
Hey - glad you enjoyed. As far as removing the quickshifter from the gear lever, I get that it would make it easier to get things lined up on the splines, but I figure it leaves you kinda "in the dark" as to how much of a difference was made in the lever until putting that part back in place so I went this route. Glad you like your modified method tho! ;)
Thanks for your videos! I have used three of them in the last two weeks!
Rock on man - appreciate the compliment and glad they're helpful!
Thank you! Simple and fast. Worked for 2 notch adjustment on my 2021 F750 GS. My boots work now!
Rock on - glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.
Do you have the shift assist pro? Just curious. Thanks!
@@WantlandInk I do
@@Cdeeth I had heard the shifter hits the case if you move it on the spindle. So, now I'll give this a shot. Mine is a 2019... We'll see...
@@WantlandInk It's a quick enough adjustment that if it does hit the case it's super easy to move back to original. You're risking nothing by trying it out.
Easy as pie. Works on my 750gs. Thanks for sharing 👍
Cool. Glad to hear it -I've heard from some that the lever gets in the way of the case for some reason on the 750 and I keep forgetting to try it on my wife's bike.
@@bobwolff68 No. Dident have anny problem. Rotatet it 3 notch, but hat to go back 1. And i have plenty off space. 👍
Nice bike 👍🏻 Very helpful video for us other shade tree mechanics, thx from way up north 🇨🇦 Cheers 🍻
I moved mine up 2 notches. Plenty of room for the boot and lever doesn't hit the casing. Thanks for the tutorial.
Cool! Glad to know up-two works. I've been told the 750gs somehow doesn't have quite the same clearance, but the 850 goes up two - good to know!
Lot easier if you mark the position on the splined shaft before you remove the arm. Does leave it close to the casing on up shifts.
Yeah -I think of all sorts of great ideas after I do it the hard way. :) Once in a while I get to espouse my wisdom though!
I've tried it on my F750GS and it hits the engine! Watch out with this!
Oh really! Wow - thanks for this feedback!
Doesn't work on my F750GS! Gear Shifter is hitting the engine cover when upshifting. At 5:14 you can see how close the shifter is to the engine cover.
I own the adventure version which has an adjustable level as standard. I would have thought the F850GS would have the same level adjustment.
Yeah it's a bummer the little things they use to differentiate the products. I get it - but bummer... I'd like a folding shifter one of these days in case I hit something that it wont break off.
Thanks, this is helpful!
Glad to hear it! Thanks.
Great video! Keep them coming!
Thanks! Will do! Got a front wheel removal & fork seal one coming up soon. In process...
Hehe I was thinking the same - thanks for confirmation, I will do mine also 👍
Go for it!
Really helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
The down side is that the lever now hits the oil cap
I didn't have that trouble, but I did hear someone say that the F750GS was slightly different and gave some trouble which I have not investigated on my wife's bike to figure why. Are you on an 850 or 750? And what model year? Wondering if BMW made a change in 2020 or 2021 models maybe.
@@bobwolff68 my bike is the 750 version & 2019 model. As far as I can ascertain they are all the same. The plug is also the dip stick so changing for a flat plug or bolt isn’t an option
Yeah so my 850 is the same in terms of the plug also being the dipstick. I've gotta take a close look between the 850 and the 750 and figure what's different. You're not the first person to note this here or on advrider about the 750.
@@bobwolff68 Well... I may have spoke too soon. Mine is a 19 F
750, so I was wondering if you've checked it out on your wife's bike or if you've heard of any other solutions
Hey, what’s your opinion of the Pivot Pegz? I’ve just picked a set up. They are very grippy lol at first there was no way I’d get my Toucans under the shift lever. I moved 2 splines up...
I absolutely love the Pivot Pegz. I've had a few different ADV pegs in the past 8 years or so and the Pivots are my favorite. They do exactly what you'd want them to do when standing - they move just a bit with you and when you shift your body rearward they tip back that same tiny bit too - really cool.
Lol i also got the toucans with this issue :)
Do you have the link for the pivot pegs thanks
Just checked my 21 f750gs for shifter bumping the engine case looks like it's gonna hit , can you tell me the kit you were thinking about ? the $150 shifter. Your videos are 👌 thanks !
It's really strange. I've heard from folks who can't move the 750gs shifter without the 'bump' and others no problem. Dunno what to think for sure, but I do suggest maybe you look at the ability to move the shifter laterally by a few millimeters if that would do the trick before giving up and purchasing an expensive solution. Lemme know what you find, please.
la marca de las estriberas por favor gracias
These are PivotPegz - excellent - love them.
The lower point where the shift lever attaches to the aluminium chain cover plate... Does that just spin around free if the quick shifter isn't attached to the shift lever?
Indeed. If you're talking about the place where the shifter itself is mounted at the rear... Just above the footpeg, yes it's trapped and spins freely there.
So the hinge point of the actual shifter lever is not connected to anything inside the engine/gearbox, it is simply a hinge point? I think we are asking the same question. Thanks.
Right - the hinge point is just rotating on a barrel.
Torque for the T30 spline nut?
Sorry - don't have that. I just used common sense on that or maybe the German method - Guten tight. ;)
This is Not how it should be done. The lever should stay perpendicular ( 90 degrees) to the gear shaft. The adjusters are above and below the quickshift part. Turn them out 1 or 2 turns each is all thats required.
Thanks , for this great tip . I have the same issue with my F750 GS. That is where I figured the shifter adjustment was. How was the test ride on one spline rotation.
Glad it helped - yeah my adjustment by a single spline was perfect. I suppose I could go one more but I think it'd make it strange with more 'regular/smaller' toebox boots. It's surprising how much of a difference just one notch makes.
How was a test ride? Does it work for You. I just got new Gaerne 12 and same problem with changin gears.
Really well. One notch was a great change. Rode the entire WABDR with my stock gear shift lever up a notch and my Sidi Adventure Rain boots in combo.
@@bobwolff68 Great news. I'll let you know once i'll adjust. What exact pivot pegs are you using?
Super - let us know. As for mine - I didn't get a choice...just the ones for my bike model. The raised or lowered bit is up to how you install them. I installed mine in the lowered position to give my knees a better angle and to allow more boot room on the shifter.
gear shift in neutral?
I think you're asking if it matters what gear the bike is in when you do this process? If so, it doesn't matter as you're literally pulling the shifter off its splined shaft and putting it back on up a notch without changing anything with the gears.
It does not work because it hits the engine and makes difficult to change gears, specially from first to second
Hey Dom - I have heard from folks with the 750GS model that this is problematic. But for the 850 it has worked for myself and many others. If you have an 850, is there a chance that your lever has gotten bent inwards a few millimeters?