Who has the Forward/Reverse Jockey Shifter on your Ryker?

[Beanz1]

I added the Jockey Shifter and I really enjoy having it on my Ryker. I just couldn't get comfortable using my foot to get the ryker in reverse.

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[MonPaul]

Looks great! What panels did you have to take off? I just got my Ryker and I'm not looking forward to taking any off.

[sKiZo]

You need to remove the lower cover to access the mounting point for the new linkage. Three pop pins and carefully unclip the top where it locks into the upper panels. Couple good videos on the install. Only complaint I'd have - I tucked it in tight to keep it from rattling on idle, and that was causing a wear spot where the shifter rubbed against the air cleaner. A rubber sleeve fixed that.

I love mine ...

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195674&d=1650318976

[Quickdraw]

Originally, I used a kick-start which allowed the wife to be able to at least reach the shifter. But when this shifter came out, it was a much more viable option. The wife is happy now.

[ziggy]

Got it on Quasimoto, I like it. :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

If I had a Ryker, I would have one of those cool shifters. :bowdown: :yes:

[sKiZo]

The perfect shift ball, courtesy of a dumpster dive at the neighborhood tractor repair came up with a transfer case knob from a Massive Furgeson ... ;-}

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=193335&d=1636041253

[Beanz1]

The perfect shift ball, courtesy of a dumpster dive at the neighborhood tractor repair came up with a transfer case knob from a Massive Furgeson ... ;-}

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=193335&d=1636041253 I wish yours was mine!:congrats:

[Ed64]

I have the TREX jockey shifter…… I love it…… makes shifting a breeze...... not to mention how easy it is to find “neutral” should you need it.

[strictlyred]

Where did you get that with the colour shifter?

[Beanz1]

Where did you get that with the colour shifter I answer your PM, where I got it.

[strictlyred]

I purchased one, had it installed but now want a different ball…
What would I ask for when searching for this?
Is the fit generic or do they come in different sizes (the threading)?
And how do I remove the original?

[Beanz1]

I purchased one, had it installed but now want a different ball…
What would I ask for when searching for this?
Is the fit generic or do they come in different sizes (the threading)?
And how do I remove the original?
I had to buy a 5/8 nut and sit it inside the knob to make it fit the shifter stick. Here are pictuers of the 8 ball I had to improvise to make it work on the shifter stick. You know how Marines will find a way to make something work if it dosen't. lol :thumbup: PS, I hope this help you, and use some loctite super glue to keep the studs from backing out.


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[Beanz1]

picture on the 8 ball knob....Delete

[Markubis]

Do you have a way to find out what thread is used on the end of the shaft? Once you know the thread, you can pick any knob you want.

[Beanz1]

Do you have a way to find out what thread is used on the end of the shaft? Once you know the thread, you can pick any knob you want.

My gearshifter has a 5/8th threaded stud to fit into the 5/8th nut.

[Markubis]

You mean 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch thread? There's no such thing as 5/8....unless you're talking about the size wrench you used.

Also, a lot of the knobs have metric threads....I believe it's 8mm

[Peter Aawen]

You mean 5/16 inch or 3/8 inch thread? There's no such thing as 5/8....unless you're talking about the size wrench you used.

Also, a lot of the knobs have metric threads....I believe it's 8mm

You sure?? These guys think there is:

https://www.aptp.com/technical/standard-thread-pitch-chart/

And these:

https://www.packerfastener.com/technical/threads/standard.html

And there's this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=5%2F8+thread

Mind you, if someone says it's a "5/8th nut", that would normally be referring to the wrench size.... but still, it certainly looks like there is such a thing as "5/8th thread" .... :dontknow:

[Beanz1]

You sure?? These guys think there is:

https://www.aptp.com/technical/standard-thread-pitch-chart/

And these:

https://www.packerfastener.com/technical/threads/standard.html

And there's this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=5%2F8+thread

Mind you, if someone says it's a "5/8th nut", that would normally be referring to the wrench size.... but still, it certainly looks like there is such a thing as "5/8th thread" .... :dontknow:

Thanks for the correction, I made it work for me look at the pictures I post that might help.

[Beanz1]

Here are some pictures.
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[Markubis]

Looks like either a 5/16 or 3/8 to me. You can measure the width to be sure. The pitch for the 5/16 is either 18 or 24 and a 3/8 will have either 16 or 24. You can check pitch by laying a tape measure along the threads and counting how many threads are in the length of one inch.

I'm positive that a 5/8 inch diameter rod was not used for the jockey shifter. :-)

[Beanz1]

I used the short rod to see if it was the same size as the bike shifter rod to fit the nut.:thumbup:

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