Strike Shadow Shift Lock Install Guide | FactoryZ
Tools Needed:
- M4 Allen key
- M5 Allen key
- M6 Allen key
- 4 mm Allen key
- 13 mm socket or wrench
- Impact driver (optional)
Read This Before Starting Your Install:
The FactoryZ Shift Lock for the Strike Shadow bolts a dedicated shift peg onto your bike so you can hold the shifter position without your foot slipping around mid-ride. This guide walks you through installing it on a Strike Shadow SV2, and the whole job takes under two minutes once you have your tools out.
This is a beginner-friendly install. If you can pull two bolts and start a thread by hand, you can do this one in your garage with basic hand tools. There's no wiring, no disassembly of the drivetrain, and nothing you can really break if you take your time starting the threads.
You'll remove the two factory bolts on the existing shift peg mount, build the new peg onto the shift lock bracket using the supplied M8 bolt and nut, then bolt the assembled shift lock onto the bike using the supplied M6 hardware and spacer. Finish by pressing the plastic cap onto the end of the peg.
Riders picking this up typically want better shifter control, a cleaner look on the left side of the bike, and a peg that actually stays put. If that's you, this is a quick upgrade that doesn't need a lift, a manual, or a second set of hands.
Install Steps:
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01
Remove the stock shift peg bolts
Locate the two bolts holding the factory shift peg mount. These are usually an M4 Allen, but some bikes ship with M5, so check both before you commit. Back both bolts out and set the stock hardware aside.
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02
Assemble the peg onto the shift lock bracket
Take the M8 bolt from the kit and drop it down through the peg. Fit an M6 Allen key into the end of the M8 bolt to hold it. Pass the bolt through the shift lock bracket, then thread the M8 nut onto the opposite side.
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03
Tighten the peg hardware
Using a 13 mm socket or wrench on the nut while holding the M6 Allen key on the bolt head, snug the peg down tight against the bracket.
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04
Install the plastic cap on the peg
Press the supplied plastic cap onto the exposed end of the peg until it seats.
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05
Mount the shift lock to the bike
Hold the shift lock assembly up to the bike's mounting holes. Pass an M6 bolt from the kit through the shift lock, place the spacer on the back side between the bracket and the frame mount, and lightly thread the bolt in by hand. Repeat for the second mounting hole. Always start both bolts by hand to avoid cross-threading.
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Torque down the mounting bolts
Once both M6 bolts are started cleanly, use a 4 mm Allen key (or an impact with a 4 mm bit) to tighten them down. That's it, the shift lock is installed.
Common Mistakes:
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Assuming the stock shift peg bolts are M4 when they may actually be M5.
Try an M4 Allen key first, then step up to M5 if it doesn't seat properly. Use whichever fits snugly so you don't strip the head.
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Cross-threading the M6 mounting bolts by running them in with an impact right away.
Start both mounting bolts by hand first. Once both are threaded a few turns, then snug them down with the 4 mm Allen key.
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Forgetting the spacer behind the shift lock at the mounting holes.
Place the spacer between the shift lock and the frame mount before threading the M6 bolt. Without it, the bracket won't sit flush.
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Skipping the plastic cap on the peg.
Once the peg is torqued down with the M8 bolt and nut, press the plastic cap onto the end of the peg to finish it off.
FAQs
How long does this install take?
Under two minutes of actual wrench time once you have the tools laid out.
What size are the stock shift peg bolts?
They're typically M4 Allen, but some bikes ship with M5. Check both before you start pulling them out.
What hardware comes in the kit?
The kit includes the shift lock bracket, peg, M8 bolt and nut for the peg, M6 mounting bolts, spacer, and a plastic cap for the end of the peg.
Does this fit the Strike Shadow SV2?
Yes. This install was done on a Strike Shadow SV2.
Do I need an impact driver?
No. An impact makes it faster, but a standard 4 mm Allen key and a 13 mm wrench or socket will get the job done.