1st time I have ever had to adjust one on a new bike. Kept getting 2nd too 3rd gear not quite engaged so I took some measurements. Stock the shifter was 60mm at the "a" measurement (service manual reference). I attempted to adjust the rod but could only get one side loose, darn they are stupid tight. Anyway with only getting one loose I was able to get it too 57mm which is way better but still not in the 45~55mm service manual range. with having only one adjuster nut loose I had too remove the gearshifter lever from the engine and turn the whole thing on the rod. Two turns out is what I ended up doing but I really need two turns off the bottom one too but that ain't happening with that stupid nut too tight. Lower shifter rod nut will not come loose. I can live with the way it works now. BTW I have small feet size 9 so basicaly its adjusted wrong from the factory. I went ahead and pulled the shifter off to check the pivot for grease, hardy any. I added alot of Bel-ray waterprrof in the pivot and its good to go now.