New Reverse Shifter mod....

[TerrySpyder]

I like how it's black paint blends in so well with the black Ryker.

I'd like it with a white ball.

 

[Deputy Dog]

If you move the shift lever down anyone can shift with no problem. My wife is 5'2 1/2 and had a hard time moving the shift lever into reverse. I simply removed the shift lever from the bike and reinstalled it in a lower position. No need to buy any thing for the shift lever to make it easier to use. Here is a link on how to do it. It really is easy and make all the difference in the world. I don't understand why Can Am didn't position it in that location to begin with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvILrxofOJc

 

[Plarimer]

That sounds like a lot of fun, but how about a suicide shift with a throttle on one side of the handlebars and spark on the other. That kept you busy!

 

[Pantera]

Has anyone actually installed one of these yet?

 

[n8dogg]

Yep!hyea:

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...y-Ryker-Mods&p=1581625&viewfull=1#post1581625

 

[gkamer]

I like it, but I don't $180 like it.

Hopefully someone else will come out with something priced a little more realistic.

Someone already has, but they priced it the same.

 

[Stache]

Installed on our ‘20 900 ACE. Spouse loves it.

 

[Quickdraw]

Put the new shifter on the wife's Rally. Excellent addition. However, I told her last year when we bought her bike that I don't know why they didn't put a shift lever like the old shovelheads had. I could'a been rich right now.

 

[Spygoat]

Put one on my wife's Ryker. She loves it.

 

[Pantera]

Just ordered one for my Ryker.

 

[gkamer]

If you build it, they will come.

 

[Spygoat]

Would look good with some red accents

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We did this...lol

 

[Inge]

Spygoat - am looking for a different knob on mine as well. What thread should I look for?

Am thinking of a smiley one: https://www.twistedshifterz.com/collections/smileys-1/products/smirky-shift-knob

 

[Pantera]

Spygoat - am looking for a different knob on mine as well. What thread should I look for?

Am thinking of a smiley one: https://www.twistedshifterz.com/collections/smileys-1/products/smirky-shift-knob

Thread Pitch Is 3/8X16

 

[Inge]

Brilliant - thank you :2thumbs:

 

[Pantera]

Absolutely one of the best modifications I have done to my Ryker!!

 

[Markubis]

I made mine a metric thread due to most of the knobs I was finding were threaded in mm.

 

[Inge]

Ah, that was smart. Though have no idea/ knowledge on how to do that.

 

[Markubis]

Ah, that was smart. Though have no idea/ knowledge on how to do that.

Use one of these. 10mm is the equivalent to .394 inches so if your shaft is 3/8" dia then the 10mm die will work fine. If you don't have a die holder then pliers or pipe wrench will work in a pinch. Also....use oil to lubricate the cutting threads.


https://www.amazon.com/Utoolmart-M1...9Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[Inge]

Thanks for the tip - will look into it and see if I am brave enough to try it.

Also been thinking of painting the knob yellow with auto paint and then use a black auto paint pen to draw a smiley on it.