DME Racing Air Shifter Top Mount

DME Racing’s Air Shift Cylinder Top Mount replaces the top rear engine mount bolt nut and allows you to mount the air shifter cylinder on the frame without any drilling into the frame. This creates a clean look when installing an air shifter cylinder to your motorcycle frame.

FITMENT

• Suzuki Hayabusa / Gen3 / Thread: 12mm x 1.25 / Length 2.14″
• Suzuki Hayabusa / Gen1 – Gen2 / Thread: 12mm x 1.25 / Length 1.425″
• Suzuki GSX-R1000 / 2001-2008 / Thread: 10mm x 1.25 / Length 4″
• Kawasaki ZX-14 / All years / Thread: 12mm x 1.25 / Length 1.900″
• Kawasaki ZX-10 / 2010+ / Thread: 10mm x 1.25 / Length: 2.25″

FEATURES

• For use with small Ram Air Shifter. (SKU 400)
• Designed to work with DME Race Shifter. (SKU 407 or 410)
• Comes with a Shoulder Bolt – M6 x 8mm x 12mm
• Simple Installation
• Lightweight – CNC Machined 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum
• Made in the USA

INSTALLATION

Remove the top rear engine bolt, and install from the clutch side of bike. Then replace your stock nut with the DME shifter top mount, next install the shifter ram to the top mount with a supplied shoulder bolt. (Note: top hole in air ram may need to be drilled to fit supplied shoulder bolt.)

What is a Motorcycle Air Shift Cylinder Top Mount?

An “Air Shift Cylinder Top Mount” in the context of motorcycles typically refers to a component of an air shifter system. An air shifter is a device used to facilitate quick and precise gear shifts in motorcycles, especially in high-performance or drag racing applications.

Here’s a breakdown of the terms:

• Air Shift Cylinder: This is a pneumatic (air-powered) cylinder that is part of the air shifter system. The cylinder is responsible for actuating the gear shift mechanism.
• Top Mount: “Top Mount” specifies the location where the air shift cylinder is mounted. It means the cylinder is positioned on top of the gearbox or in a location that is typically accessible and convenient for installation.

In practical terms, an air shifter system with a top-mounted air shift cylinder allows riders to shift gears without manually using the traditional foot-operated gear shifter. Instead, the air shifter is activated by a button or switch on the handlebars, triggering the air cylinder to execute the shift. This can lead to faster and more consistent gear changes, which is advantageous in racing scenarios where split-second timing is crucial.