Right side shift?

[BAT]

My roomate would like a bike, but has a problem with his left leg. He can push down but can't pull up. So I was thinking it shouldn't be too difficult to swap the shift lever and brake lever.

Maybe I could pick up a long shift shaft with two hiemen joints and use it to transfer to the other side and a longer brake line. He would probably get some type of cruiser.

Any problems here that I can't think of? Ever hear of any kits offered?

[abs929cbrrr]

1970's harley

[megaloxana]

Maverick made a suicide shifter for his a while back. Not to say this is the best option, especially for an innexpirienced rider but just thought I'd share since it was relevant.

[BAT]

I thought about that, but it would have to be on the ride side in order to use the clutch. I think it would be a TERRIBLE idea for a beginner. Really need to keep both hands on the bars at all times. I would be devastated if something I created for him led to his demise. .

[ragedigital]

Just modify the shift arm to extend out through the clutch cover... It's not exactly that easy, but it is doable.

[reelrazor]

Would he have problems with shifting by pushing a button?

These are pricey, but can be taken off and installed on the next bike....

http://www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com/shifters.html

http://www.cyclepages.com/ProductDetail ... ID=4620584

[BAT]

Just modify the shift arm to extend out through the clutch cover... It's not exactly that easy, but it is doable.

I'm not sure how I would do that. The shaft sits in the cover right? To weld on an extension and try to get it to seal around the weld might be tough. Its been a while since I've seen the inside of a bike case....

Those push button kits are probably the same cost that the bike is gonna be .

[ragedigital]

To weld on an extension and try to get it to seal around the weld might be tough. Its been a while since I've seen the inside of a bike case....

You own an FZR... everything and anything is possible.

[95FZR600]

I would modify the FZR to making it work on the right side. Im sure we can put our brain together here and find the solution.

[BAT]

It won't be an FZR, he needs a big bike that is slow and torquey.

[mossy1200]

It won't be an FZR, he needs a big bike that is slow and torquey.

Tell him restore a old bonneville.They came rt shift and have character torquey etc.
New ones are left but 70 t140 should be rt.

[BAT]

Thanks, I'll look into those. That bike actually looks to suit him very well.

[reelrazor]

70's Harley.

[ragedigital]

My dad's 68 Sportster XLCH had it reversed... no battery either. That was fun to kick start - bout snapped my leg off from the kickback.