Very basic, lightweight shift handle

[animal]

My coupe's shifter had a baseball-sized dummy grenade for a shift knob....heavy danged thing! I was afraid the weight, coupled with the Gennie Shifter not having any detents, might cause the shifter to change gears upon hitting a good bump or two. I wanted a shifter handle that was lightweight, and I didn't want some Autozone special. This fits me....it's really basic, comfortable, and super light. I used a piece of old handlebar tubing, a bushing, a threaded connector, and a bicycle grip. It's hollow, so I can keep the registration and insurance papers in it. And, best of all, I've got less than 10$ in the whole thing with a spare grip.

 

[skull]

neat

cool.

Later

 

[earthman]

Just wrap it in leather now so that i will be happy.

 

[animal]

Just wrap it in leather now so that i will be happy.

I like the feel of it now, but leather would be cool! As a biker-from-birth, leather is always cool. I need to find someone to make a leather cover for it. Thanks for the props, Skull!

 

[BillM]

Heck, if you are looking for leather wrap on the cheap, my son just did a bit of a "rat bicycle" for himself - and he used tennis racket grip on his handle bars. It feels like leather, is the right colour, and might be just the ticket you are looking for.

Just a thought....

 

[animal]

Heck, if you are looking for leather wrap on the cheap, my son just did a bit of a "rat bicycle" for himself - and he used tennis racket grip on his handle bars. It feels like leather, is the right colour, and might be just the ticket you are looking for.

Just a thought....

Thanks...that just might work!

 

[maverickmk]

I like the feel of it now, but leather would be cool! As a biker-from-birth, leather is always cool. I need to find someone to make a leather cover for it. Thanks for the props, Skull!

Try these on for size . . .

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/500-513#!

 

[Bamamav]

Cool! I like it!

 

[animal]

My wife reminded me that I have a box of leather scraps, lacing, conchos, etc. from when I used to make western-themed jewelry and accessories.....it's tuff getting old (I'd spaced it out). I'll dig it out and see what happens. The problem is, once I start, I'll probably be wrapping other stuff in leather......but hey, that might be a good thing!

 

[1952B3b23]

Very cool, good idea!

-Chris