RT SIDE SHIFT CONVERSION KIT
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From: la la land jerzey
as a kid i had a 57 /67 XLs right shift - today my 1948 Indian is Right hand shift left side throttle right side hand timing advance left foot clutch, right side front brake - and i also own evo and shovel bikes
if you want to do it you can - just stay away from stupid stuff and you will be fine
if you want to do it you can - just stay away from stupid stuff and you will be fine
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: canada
I just have to add my 2 cents.I ride a 76,with the right side "conversion". having ridden both old English(BSA's mostly,) and Honda's,I had no problem with the right shift. Also, With a little ingenuity, and a good shop, it is easy to create a decent forward shifter, I only have it on my bike.
There is nothing to compare, and as previously stated, no one wants to test ride it, lol.
Keep the classic., my vote.
There is nothing to compare, and as previously stated, no one wants to test ride it, lol.
Keep the classic., my vote.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 198
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From: Texas
Was a little awkward for me at first mainly cause when i rode it for the firat time the previous owner didnt mention the shifter was on the right! Worse than that was when I accidently hit the brake a couple time expecting to shift and unexpectedly surging forward but I got used to it. You will too. I like that its kinda weird and different just like me! Would also be priceless watching someone try to steal it / test ride it.
However I would like to put some forward controls on it if I could find em.
However I would like to put some forward controls on it if I could find em.
Last edited by Ironkidzsled; Jul 14, 2014 at 01:52 PM.
The very best forward controls for 1957 to 1974 Sportsters are the Kraft Tech model. Click, then scroll to the very end ...
http://www.krafttechinc.com/PDF%20fi...rdControls.pdf
http://www.krafttechinc.com/PDF%20fi...rdControls.pdf
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Tn.
Leave it alone
I have a 74.that has been converted to the left shift. Made 1st gear up an 3 down.very sloppy. Hard to get a gear to much play.tried to adjust. Going back to the right shifting. Got to be better than the left
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From: Decatur, Alabama
I've got a 75 with the horrible left side shift conversion and in 35 years of owning this bike, it has never given me a moments trouble, shifts perfectly, and will snick into any gear including neutral with the flick of a toe.
The only thing I've ever had to do was pump a little grease into the fitting under the bike.
carl
The only thing I've ever had to do was pump a little grease into the fitting under the bike.
carl