looks like an eight ball on it just below the seat in front of the coils . I just don't understand why???????? is it just a looks thing? because it can't be for practicality.

 

Back in the day (1953) when I had my 50 panhead, the clutch was the suicide part, so labeled because it slammed forward and engaged when you removed your foot from the heel pad. The shifter on the tank was simply called a hand shift. Terms, etc., change over the years.

 

+1, back in my day (74) I rode a 47 knuckle to high school. Same exact thing like 07 is refering to. No fun on a hill with no front brake. Been there, done that.

 

But with a jockey shift, didn't you have to reach behind your left leg for the shift lever? Like a jockey whipping a horse?

 

Suicide is right.

 

Its a different perspective when riding...Its a blast to ride. I guess I get bored real fast and need to change things to keep my intrest.

 

I think it's kinda cool personally, not as easy, or safe as a foot shift, but without the suicide clutch, not quite as frightening. My friend has one, though his shifter arm is longer, so it looks easier to reach than yours. Took me about 15 minutes to get the hang of it. Not exactly something I would want all of the time, but it makes a ride different, and that's a plus for many. Keep it your own and you'll never lose your bike in a bike night parking lot, LOL..

 

i've been wondering if it was possible to setup on the new street bobs. i want to do it to mine .. how much did it cost you to set it up?

 

Lemme see.... now you have your left foot doing nothing and your left hand doing more right? Also you have to take your left hand off the bars to shift. Oh... is your left foot the clutch now?

Hmmm...

Not for me. I'll never be able to wave and shift.

Looks cool though.

Can you text message, chew gum and ride?

 

what year is your Superglide Dizzy? i have an 06' that i want to do the same with. any chance i could get part numbers and all that jazz?