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Mar 29, 2015 | 10:13 PM

champipple

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From: indy

right side jockey shift

all, i want a jockey shift but also want to utilize the current set up with foot shift. imagine a shift rod low on right side and rod passes thru a support befre taping into current linkage. anyone tried this? seems doable with a few creative mounts and linkage rods.

thanks in advance

Mar 30, 2015 | 12:12 AM

JB'R

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Why on the right side? You need your right hand for the front brake (unless you removed it).

What about your clutch? Stock location? Is this why you want to use a right hand shift? Or do you have an older Ironhead?

Bike specs and a little more details.

Mar 30, 2015 | 07:52 AM

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just a novelty i guess, the bike would function as normal. the jockey shift would not be the primary way to shift the bike. attempting this on a '14 72

Mar 30, 2015 | 06:35 PM

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make sure your insurance is paid up (life, auto, health,...)

Mar 30, 2015 | 07:08 PM

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make sure your insurance is paid up (life, auto, health,...)

I concur ... and be sure to share video of your first attempt.

Mar 30, 2015 | 07:30 PM

TheMakani

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yeah, why would you want it on the right side?

Apr 1, 2015 | 03:31 PM

NPV288

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i have seen this before on a Kawasaki Vulcan, I looked around but could not find any information about it. You could shift with hard or foot, it was kind of cool!

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Apr 2, 2015 | 12:56 PM

squirrelrequiem

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Originally Posted by NPV288

i have seen this before on a Kawasaki Vulcan, I looked around but could not find any information about it. You could shift with hard or foot, it was kind of cool!

Woah! I can pretty excited on my Sporty and I'm a 7th Dan **** Star, but I'm not sure I could change gear with that.

Apr 2, 2015 | 05:48 PM

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champipple

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yee of little faith. i highly doubt this will increase my chances of being found dead. admittedly,this isn't a common thing but also not a "fox news crazy" idea either. the factory foot shift will always be there if needed. i've seen it out there, mostly custom builds, don't feel its worth that kind of $$. If i decide I'm happy with this bike and build the linkage, i will definitely post a video.

lata