[Rtrombone68]

Hey all,

Was thinking about having a local shop fabricate a suicide shifter for the Fury and wanted some thoughts.

What do you guys think?

 

[Accutronix Billet]

I had ask if anyone wanted one a long time ago as I was considering making one. No one seemed interested or they may not have liked any of the four styles I have for Harleys.

 

[ryguy00]

lol i want one!

 

[rdkng88]

count me in I want one too!!

 

[Clueless]

What do you guys think?

I think 1. there is a good reason they are called suicide clutch (shifter)
2. They are really not practical for a bike ridden more than rarely
3. There is a really good reason they were done away with by manufacturers
But, it is your bike and your azz, you should do what you like

 

[ogwutang]

i think they look pretty cool, but it's not for me...

 

[BarFury]

If you've ever used a suicide shift/clutch (I had two), you'll never want to again! There are good reasons why they're not around anymore, along with a lot of the guys who had to use them.

Cheers

 

[PREDATOR]

That Tribal version that Accutronix has is sick! I just wish it was avaliable for the Fury

 

[695]

That thing looks deadly..
I guess if you going out, you might as well have that instrument helping you..
suicide shifter... not my cup of tea..

 

[Rtrombone68]

What is the negative aspects about them?

 

[Clueless]

What is the negative aspects about them?

The 2 major ones are, you have to let go of the handlebar to shift and if you need to put your left foot down at a stop , your in gear and out in the intersection. The later is the deadly one. I think the price of that tribal is sic(kening)

 

[460brevill]

to many moveing parts for most people.

 

[ogwutang]

and while your left hand is off the clutch while you shift, how does the clutch disengage?
and as far as the price on the jockey shift, i don't think its any more overpriced than a set of pipes (which i think are overpriced myself)

 

[Goat]

and while your left hand is off the clutch while you shift, how does the clutch disengage?
and as far as the price on the jockey shift, i don't think its any more overpriced than a set of pipes (which i think are overpriced myself)

I thought the clutch was foot controled with a suicide shift. Like Clueless said earlier, "...and if you need to put your left foot down at a stop , your in gear and out in the intersection."

 

[ogwutang]

that's right, been awhile since i've seen one

 

[chopped]

Definitely not for me. I think they look awesome, but I don't want to make a motorcycle more dangerous.

 

[CB Fury]

Not my cup of tea... have to agree they look cool, but not practical for the Fury I feel... but do as you wish with your bike... Not doing it to mine.

 

[redduckbikes]

There are people making shifters for models that do not require a foot clutch. Ted Strubble makes one for the Kawasaki 800cc Drifter. It is connected to the foot shifter, runs linkage up and under the tank to the right side. I had one on my Drifter and it is possible to pull clutch lever in with your left hand and shift with the right. With a little practice it is quite smooth. Also with this type you are free to shift with your left foot as well.

 

[springmaker]

Hey Accutronix, I want one to match my tribal forwards!