Forward Controls for my 08" GS SM5

[TeddyBearsRoadster]

Greetings to you all.
As a new rider on a Spyder GS. Just 3 weeks ago. A Black/Gray 08' Titled as a GS, SM5.
I like it very much so far, but am having some trouble shifting.
Im retired, 65 years young. and my knees are not quite as flexible as they used to be.
OK after riding a few miles I have a hard time lifting my toe to upshift.
I know I just getting used to how it all works but Im thinking it would be more comfortable for me if I had forward controls for the shifter and brake.
Ive done some searching for that and Google has not found anything I can use.
? has anyone out there put forward controls on a 08' Spyder GS and where did you find them.
Thanks very much for any advise.
TeddyBear aka John

[ARtraveler]

and The 08 GS SM5 in half moon silver was also my first

Can't help you with the question though. You might search the archives for heel/toe shifter. I thought someone posted about that back a few years ago.

[bmccaffrey]

They do make heel toe shifters

[Chupaca]

floor boards with heel toe shifter and the only other would be to find someone to custom build some...I guess buying an F3 is a bit to expensive...

[Big Arm]

One of the sponsors here, ISCI, makes the hand break for the GS. You can find them on the homepage here. Check them out.

[DaveRT90]

I had the same problem. I have a 2009 GS SM5 and my knees would be hurting pretty bad at the end of my ride. What I did was, I got the Rivco floorboard with the heel/toe shifter, it worked great. It brings your legs down and more forward, my knees don't hurt anymore and makes for a much more enjoyable ride.

[Bfromla]

A floorboard & heel toe shifter is comfy way to go on most any bike but can take some training to not over shift,fyi problems I had on my roadstar 1700. It would shift fine but sometimes I went too far & skipped a gear, all too easily. I found technique of my big foot could fit feel the tow & still reach the heal edge so I only used 1/2 the effort to shift

[Motorcycledave]

Go to the home page here and find ISCI a sponsor of the site
They have the foot brake extender and larger pedal also the
shifter, for that one.... I have the same... you may want to look into
floor boards and handlebar risers so you are not bent over riding.
Well worth the time and money
Dave

Greetings to you all.
As a new rider on a Spyder GS. Just 3 weeks ago. A Black/Gray 08' Titled as a GS, SM5.
I like it very much so far, but am having some trouble shifting.
Im retired, 65 years young. and my knees are not quite as flexible as they used to be.
OK after riding a few miles I have a hard time lifting my toe to upshift.
I know I just getting used to how it all works but Im thinking it would be more comfortable for me if I had forward controls for the shifter and brake.
Ive done some searching for that and Google has not found anything I can use.
? has anyone out there put forward controls on a 08' Spyder GS and where did you find them.
Thanks very much for any advise.
TeddyBear aka John

[r1100rider]

Greetings to you all.
As a new rider on a Spyder GS. Just 3 weeks ago. A Black/Gray 08' Titled as a GS, SM5.
I like it very much so far, but am having some trouble shifting.
Im retired, 65 years young. and my knees are not quite as flexible as they used to be.
OK after riding a few miles I have a hard time lifting my toe to upshift.
I know I just getting used to how it all works but Im thinking it would be more comfortable for me if I had forward controls for the shifter and brake.
Ive done some searching for that and Google has not found anything I can use.
? has anyone out there put forward controls on a 08' Spyder GS and where did you find them.
Thanks very much for any advise.
TeddyBear aka John

The shifter is on a spline and can be adjusted for height changing the angle mite help

[TeddyBearsRoadster]

Just want to say thank you all for your replies.
some great ideas. I think I like the idea of the foot boards and heal/toe shifter.
ill ck out some of the sponsors on here and see what they have.
thanks again, John aka Teddy Bear

Sun shining,
light wind,
full tank of fuel.

why am I still inside...
my Spyder Roadster awaits.
Catch me later.