Loosen the two nuts on the "connecting rod" and then turn it.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: one is Left Hand Thread and one is Right Hand Thread. Check your manual.

 

You're looking right at the adjustment dude. Why would you ask a forum about whether or not you should try rotating a pair of bolts?

 

This is part of a bike I've never tinkered with before, so wanted to check I'm doing the right thing or that it was even possible.

I haven't had a chance to do it yet, but hopefully it will improve my riding and comfort on the Blade because I won't be thinking about my gear changes so much.

 

You can also rotate the whole thing on the notched spline (I think that's what it's called) right at the top of your picture - lossen the pinch bolt and turn it until the next notch slots in.

 

thats a very coarse adjustment...

a more accurate way is to loosen the nut, and then spin the rod to change the length of the linkage.

 

This is something you want a qualified Honda mechanic to do. Shouldn't be any more than $300 to get it adjusted. They can change oil too.

 

I didn't like the adjustment with the pinch bolt method, so did it via the rod today and it was a bit fiddly, especially trying to tighten the lower nut that's behind the pedal. I just need to fine tune it now after a couple of rides.

 

Try it with them quite badly rotated and you'll find you need excessive pressure with your boot to change. Get them 90 degrees and you need the least amount. Everything in between has reduced efficiency from ideal, you dig?

 

Yup agreed, but you would only ever rotate it one, maybe two notches, so not a problem.

 

it is always a good idea to check with others when changing things on your bike, if you have reservations, even if people criticize you.

that said, i imagine most people here worked on their bicycles as kids. we looked at it, figured out how it worked, and adjusted it.

to stay alive, you need to understand physics; rotational inertia and counter-steering, for example. newbies who don't understand the basic physics sometimes ultimately give sportsbikes the unflattering name "zip-n-splats"

although the shift rod is incredibly lightweight, honda would've made it lighter if they didn't want you to be able to adjust it. the adjustable capability is obvious.

riding a liter sports bike is not for the lazy or feeble minded.

please don't take this as a put down, or whatever slang you brits call an insult. just consider whether you were just lazy in your analysis or whether your mind is perhaps not up to the challenge of such an extreme machine.

if you took your bike back in time just 10 years ago, it could've qualified in motorcycle grand prix races, against multimillion dollar bikes!

maybe a more normal bike would be better for you, for now such as a kawi versys.

be careful

 

although the shift rod is incredibly lightweight, honda would've made it lighter if they didn't want you to be able to adjust it. the adjustable capability is obvious.

riding a liter sports bike is not for the lazy or feeble minded.

please don't take this as a put down, or whatever slang you brits call an insult. just consider whether you were just lazy in your analysis or whether your mind is perhaps not up to the challenge of such an extreme machine.

if you took your bike back in time just 10 years ago, it could've qualified in motorcycle grand prix races, against multimillion dollar bikes!

maybe a more normal bike would be better for you, for now such as a kawi versys.

So because I wanted to double check I was adjusting the correct part to change the gear pedal position, I shouldn't be riding "such an extreme machine." :th_SmlyROFL:

 

Ah they're just having fun mate. Albeit potentially deadly fun