How to fix a bent motorcycle shifter

This is different than my usual content but still very helpful to those that have dropped their motorcycle.

[@markonline1.]

4 years later, this ingenious video is still helping. I’ve been dealing with a bent shifter for nearly a year. Nothing I tried worked. This worked in 5 seconds. Can’t believe I never thought of this. The simplest ideas are always the best 👍🏻

[@RAVENWOLF-hw9py]

I bent both of of the parts the front and back do you know what I should do about that or will this vid apply

[@angelpoys]

Genius! Worked a treat after someone dropped my Yamaha DT50MX. In fact, the shifter might be at a better angle now than when I got it.

[@BayAreaMC]

I searched through youtube for videos on fixing a bent clutch foot lever and this is by far the easiest, and most clever way to repair the foot lever. I cringed when I saw people taking hammers and pliers to their levers and banging the living daylight out of those things while still attached to the bike. Your technique is super cool since it leverages the clutch lever itself and avoids putting strain on the bolts and other components. Good job saving a bunch of people time and money with this video!

[@junaidanthony9608]

I dropped my ninja 300 SE that looks exactly the same tonight at a traffic light. Luckily i could get enough gears to get home, but was pulling away in 2nd. I'll try this tomorrow to hopefully resolve this. Thanks a stack buddy!

[@briana5363]

So glad I found this. I dropped my bike stopping at some lights and had the same thing happen. Was able to pull it back enough to get it back into first and hobble home (was close thankfully). This will help me fix the issue

[@gavvsYT]

After years this method is still not patched and working. 8/13/2024

[@lucashuang7562]

Thank you so much 😭😭 I never know this can be bend back

[@AaronMetallion]

Dude I've been riding for some time but I just dropped my motorcycle on a hill too and had the exact same damages you did. Stalling on a hill is scary, especially if you're bucked backwards. I realize this is probably the most important area that they didn't cover at all in the MSF / Safety Course in Canada

[@Mary-dt5hr]

Yep, that would be me… replaced 3 shift gears already . Thank you for the tip!

[@slow3hundo80]

this video is old but holy shit man you’re a genious thanks for your help

[@foxley95]

This is embarassing, i lost my footing and dropped along with my bike to the left side, thx a lot man

[@BazziFugazi]

same thing man, in a drive thru............... im disgusting

[@Meli-man]

Gods video fixed my problem in second

[@fasthandsz]

Thanks man you just saved me a ton of money

[@drewjenn9819]

Those things are dirt cheap on ebay.

[@Korrow]

@@drewjenn9819 unless you buy the original part

[@laurenbowers5551]

Thank you!! I have been trying for days and it was this simple.

[@charlieberry4354]

Your a life savor!!!

[@dragonbank6807]

Dude thanks so much! I did the exact thing you did and your tip worked perfect!👍👍👍

[@zLuaNcHerZx]

Worked for me. Thanks bro!

[@__Razer]

Will this void the warranty on my wrench?

[@bitronic1]

I tried this method, it didn't work that well for me, I tried pulling super hard and it won't budge (b/c the metal arm is much thicker than this bike in the video), but based on this method I have tried around and developped a method that worked for me. Position the wrench like at the 1:16 mark, then push it forward, not only the peg got straightened, but the arm also got pulled out back to its original position, give it a try guys.

[@bitronic1]

@Harry W let's say u drop ur bike, the footpeg goes from this ¬| to this `/ , so u position the wrench like this dude does at 1:16, u push the wrench to turn the peg from this ` back to this ¬ and in the process, the whole arm will straighten back as well. The way this dude does, will straighten the arm but not the peg if the peg is bent forward when the bike is dropped and the weight bends it. Am I making sense? I did my best lol...

[@bitronic1]

@Harry W yes I tried it, the rubber didn't break/scratch, it's very tough

[@bitronic1]

For me, when I put the wrench on the arm and pull or push, I can't even straighten it, it's a thick arm, I tried so hard I almost broke by teeth from biting so hard when exerting strength...

[@bitronic1]

@Harry W depends on ur bike, as I said, I needed to use the peg as leverage to bend the arm straight. If you have a smaller bike with a thinner shifter arm then the method in this video might work for you.

[@1HieuPhan]

should I have any fear of snapping it??

[@randelamos9605]

This worked great, thanks!

[@gromkour5341]

Lmaooo same happened to me lol. I leaned over and the bike kept going and going and going and going and bam 😔 my shifter bent. I pulled off the rubber and used a large pair of pliers and connected to the part your foot touches and pulled it back towards me which was super easy but taking the rubber off was the hardest. My shifter arm still rubs against the rod tho so I’m going to replace it

[@exoticb7317]

Dropped my brand new R3 and this happened, clutch lever end snapped off and lever was bent down. This helped me get the shift lever back to normal but the lever is still bent and i don't know what to do

[@leon-gl6bv]

Hammer

[@ChristopherDrieberg]

Thank you very much, good tip.

[@mystummyhurt2115]

Oh shit that’s genius. Thanks so much, love how you got straight to the point.

[@AutobahnVault]

@@wkdravenna Probably not. Maybe just a confused kid.

[@gsabella4]

Have put 3300 miles on my new 300. Sadly this happened today. Was able to bend it by hand to be able to ride home however still bent bad. Did you get the feel of the shifter being really soft and springy after bending?

[@s__6292]

how did you fix yours?

[@realhell]

I fucking thank you my friend

[@fawkingenius9369]

This just happened to me and when I picked up the bike, not only was the shifter bent in, the oil change light turned on and the fan kicks in really high. Am I fucked?

[@hassanbouchet3916]

Can this be the reason why my dirt bike won’t shift passed 2nd gear?

[@ElCap1van]

Yea

[@Ryan123Jake]

How did you/can I 'easily' get the scratches out of my panels please? I did the exact same thing... :( £300 for a new panel

[@drewjenn9819]

Damn, I paid $289 for the whole fairing kit.

[@MFGreed]

You look how I'd picture you'd sound

[@michaelanderson3813]

Thx man.

[@lukemiles1711]

Thanks, i'll try this now, dropped my bike at home, shifter is broken and bikes doesn't turn on anymore...