I'm considering going to look at a chopped Sportster(think it's '71, but not sure). But, before I make the trip I had a question that will make or break the deal. It is old enough that it appears to have "backwards" controls(shifter & rear brake). Is there any good way to get the shifter/brake flipped to be on the "correct" sides?
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"Backwards" Sportster Controls?
Any way to correct?
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Re: "Backwards" Sportster Controls?
They are on the "correct sides". It is every other bike that is wrong!1957flhchop wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 10:18 pm I'm considering going to look at a chopped Sportster(think it's '71, but not sure). But, before I make the trip I had a question that will make or break the deal. It is old enough that it appears to have "backwards" controls(shifter & rear brake). Is there any good way to get the shifter/brake flipped to be on the "correct" sides?
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But short answer is no, the cases do not have the internal passage to run a shifter rod out the left like a later one does. Also with the brake, fabrication would be in order. Long answer is anything is possible with time and money.
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Re: "Backwards" Sportster Controls?
Or... you might consider spending some time learning to operate the right side footshift. It's not that difficult. You'll probably kick it down a gear once in a while when you mean to hit the brake but it's not a big deal.
And that 'old' set up worked a hell of a lot better than the later left-side shift IMO.
And that 'old' set up worked a hell of a lot better than the later left-side shift IMO.
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