Hi Guys,
My bike was laid down on its left hand side by the previous owner and I have been restoring it. I noticed shifter/foot peg/foot guardbracket was bent toward the bike when the accident happened. So when I installed the missing shifter rod on this bracket it was rubbing against the chain. So I bent the bracket back out by using a pry bar and so far I managed to get about 1/2" clearance between the shifter rod boot and the chain.
My question is, how much is the OEM clearance? I would really appreciate it, if ,at least, couple of you give me shout with your readings.

Thank you so much guys!

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Im not sure on the clearance. you could probably measure from the frame on the other side and then adjust the bent to the same distance.

But, if I were you, I wouldnt ride a bike with a weakened rearset. You'd be amazed at how much weaker that one will be after being bent back and forth. It would be a really bad thing if it broke off while you were riding it. My first purchase would be a new one.

 

Hey justasquid,
Thank you for the good advice. I will definetly keep the metal fatigue issue in mind and watch for signs.
But I wanna give this a try, so when you guys near your bike next time, please take peek and eyeball the chain - shifter clearance for me and send me a quick note. I don't know anybody who owns an F4i unfortunatelly, I am counting on you guys!

Happy Holidays!!

 

On mine you can barely stick your finger in between the two. I'd say about 1/2 inch clearance. Probably closer to 1/3 inch. Pretty damn close to it anyways.

 

Hey Incognito,
Thanks a lot for your feedback! that's pretty much what I got too. I think I am in good shape. I also measured the distance to frame on both sides, as Justasquid suggested, that clearance looked very good to. I feel good about this now.

Thankyou again Justasquid and Incognito. I wish you guys and rest of the good folks herea happy & healthynew year!!

 

Ride safe!

 

I will do that CBRclassic ASAP. Thank you for the genuine concern!
Here in MN, we don't get to ride 'till April or so [&o]. So I got time to save up!

Thanks!!