Jockey shift- kinda sorta?
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Jockey shift- kinda sorta?
I have no desire to convert my scooter to a "full time" jockey shift. But I have seen some bikes that seem to have a *kinda-sorta* jockey shift that works in conjunction with the standard foot controls. Am I losing it or is this available? Comments and sources will be appreciated. Thanks!
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I have no desire to convert my scooter to a "full time" jockey shift. But I have seen some bikes that seem to have a *kinda-sorta* jockey shift that works in conjunction with the standard foot controls. Am I losing it or is this available? Comments and sources will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Maybe I'm dreaming, but I seem to remember seeing a short Jockey type shifter in place of the shift linkage on some touring bikes. Just something kind of neat that you might use occasionally.
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I've seen what I think you're describing. The bike I saw had the standard hand clutch foot shift but also has a hand shift attached. The arm of the hand shift is on the left of the tank, but sort of curves a little over the tank so you can shift it with your right hand.
I have no desire to convert my scooter to a "full time" jockey shift. But I have seen some bikes that seem to have a *kinda-sorta* jockey shift that works in conjunction with the standard foot controls. Am I losing it or is this available? Comments and sources will be appreciated. Thanks!
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well hand shifting is as natural as Harleys, lol.....pretty much 60 to 70 years ago if you wanted to ride you had to shift by hand.
I like a shifter beside my left hip, sorta like a lightning bolt, where my hand falls naturally, never liked a tank shift, & for a clutch I like one thats either in or out.
I like a shifter beside my left hip, sorta like a lightning bolt, where my hand falls naturally, never liked a tank shift, & for a clutch I like one thats either in or out.
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I seen one set up like that. dude came up to me and said something like ...cool , u run a jockey shift to ?? .what he had was a stock deal except for some reason there was also a hand shifter added to the foot shift linkage. I don't like calling things gay , but if I ever did , that would be it . I just walked away
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