I have developed something called drop foot on my left foot. It's a problem with the nerves and it makes it so I cannot shift gears properly. I can downshift but I can't upshift because I can't lift my toe properly. Also the foot is kinda clumsy, so getting it off the ground to change gear, changing the gear, and then getting it back on the ground to hold the bike up, is really tough and makes me clumsy in parking lot situations. This medical issue has had my Super10 parked since last spring. The docs say it's a permanent disability so I'm considering options.
One that I have already put into play, is that I bought a Honda NC700X DCT. There's no shifting when the bike's an automatic. I took my first ride on it last weekend and I think this will work. It's also light and small which helps me after being off two wheels for almost a year now, and trying to get back on the horse with with this weak foot.
Rather than give up the Super10 I am looking at mods. Because I do love this bike.
I've found two choices for push buttons that operate a plunger that moves the shifter: http://www.kliktronic.co.uk/ and http://pingelonline.com/eshifter.htm Anyone have experience with these? They look like they both work the same way so I suppose I could just choose whichever is easier to source. But they are expensive and complicated.
My other thought is a heel-toe shifter of some sort. Even if I had to have something fabbed locally it would probably be a lot cheaper and simpler. Anyone know of a readymade kit I could buy for this?
Any other ideas?
Thanks!
One that I have already put into play, is that I bought a Honda NC700X DCT. There's no shifting when the bike's an automatic. I took my first ride on it last weekend and I think this will work. It's also light and small which helps me after being off two wheels for almost a year now, and trying to get back on the horse with with this weak foot.
Rather than give up the Super10 I am looking at mods. Because I do love this bike.
I've found two choices for push buttons that operate a plunger that moves the shifter: http://www.kliktronic.co.uk/ and http://pingelonline.com/eshifter.htm Anyone have experience with these? They look like they both work the same way so I suppose I could just choose whichever is easier to source. But they are expensive and complicated.
My other thought is a heel-toe shifter of some sort. Even if I had to have something fabbed locally it would probably be a lot cheaper and simpler. Anyone know of a readymade kit I could buy for this?
Any other ideas?
Thanks!