From the factory, our bikes shift pattern is 1 down, 5 up. This modification reverses the pattern to 1 up, 5 down.

No shift style is superior to the other (at least I'm not going to say it is...), it is merely personal preference. A lot of track day participants do use this shift pattern, though.

This modification was performed on an 07 GSX-R 750, but can be done to many other bikes.

Tools needed:

-10mm wrench
-10mm socket
-8mm socket
-1/4 inch or 3/8 ratchet
-14mm deep socket
-Small snap ring pliers

Stock Set-up:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1356.jpg

Remove the two bolts circled in red and pull off both levers. The clutch should be marked with a dot that you line up when re-installing. If it doesn't, make a mark of your own.

Here is what you should have:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1357.jpg

Switch the shift lever to the other side like so:
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_13635.jpg

Depending on where the pedal is positioned, the rod may hit the water pump housing:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1358.jpg

To fix this, we need to reposition the pedal. Remove the snap ring, circled in red, in the above picture, then you are left with this:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1361.jpg

Remove the pivot with a deep 14mm, then install it in another hole. I also used a little grease and applied it to the pivot to ensure proper operation. Reinstalled the snap ring and re-check clearance from the water pump:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1362.jpg

Here is how it looks with the reversed shift pattern:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i183/buderic/Bike%20Stuff/IMG_1363.jpg

Should you find that this pattern isn't for you, it is easy to return the linkage to the factory configuration.

Eric