I will be doing at least 5 track days next year and wanted to know what are the benifits to a reverse shift pattern. Is it just a rider preference or is there more to it that I dont know. I plan to replace the rear sets this winter and that would be the time to make the change if the pro's out weigh the con's. Some no BS replys would be appreciated.

man i have limited knowledge and would like to know more myself. but on top of personal preference, i think it's so you can work your upshift while still in full lean.....so i guess it's a ground clearance thing(not scraping your toe) help me out if i sound too stoopid :wink:

Pretty much what I was thinking Jimmy. When I'm in full tuck, I feel like I'm upsetting the bike with the upward tug of my leg and a downward stab would be a smoother way of getting the job done when going for the next gear. I could see the ground clearance thing too, with your foot now being on top of the shifter and ready for an up-shift comming out of a left hand out of a turn. Can anyone confirm these thoughts?

the benifits of doing this is,being able to up shift while in a lean,the regular way you cant get your foot under the shifter and up shift with out missing a gear just by stepping on it,its alot more pressure pushing down then up..I got it on my bikes and its a hell of alot better in my opinion..

Stuna's right, but I think it is a change you want to make permanent - Changing back and forth for a track day probably isn't a good idea. I think it would be too easy to grab a down when you want an up and wreck because of it. You should probably practice for a while on the street until it is second nature. I know some guys that run reverse pattern and won't even ride a normal pattern bike at all. Have fun on the track!

This is a change that I would keep for the the track and the street, thats why I wanted some input before dishing out the $. Thanks for the info guys.