Gear lever length

[Keith]

Hello all,

I have a Tribsa with a BSA swinging arm gearbox. Because of the position of the footrests I find that the gear lever is a little too short for comfortable gear changes.  It is approx 4" long. Is this the standard length or are there different ones for different models. Another inch would make all the difference (as the actress said to the Bishop).
If there are no standard 5" ones then does anyone have an old bent, broken or whatever that I could extend instead of cutting and extended my good one. I cannot alter the position of the footrests.

Thanks, Keith.

[RogerSB]

Hi, On 1960 GF original gear lever length 4".

[muskrat]

 The plunger/rigid ones are different length to the s/a levers. Still dark am outside but will look in an hour or so.
Cheers

[muskrat]

G'day Keith, I'm back.
The plunger gear lever is 5" and has the same spline. I use one on my Cafe reversed for my rearset pegs.
Cheers

[RogerSB]

There you are Keith, Muskrat comes back with just the answer you want .

[Keith]

Thanks Roger and Muskrat, it is indeed just what I wanted to hear. Just have to find one for sale now.

Keith.

[muskrat]

G'day Keith.
Some places call it 6" but that is overall, it's 5" from ctr to ctr.
65-3417 http://www.tradeclassicbikes.co.uk/page11.htm
Cheers

[Scott and Jay]

Based on this thread, I have realized I have a 5" plunger gear lever on Swing Arm (1958 GF). A knowledgeable guy in our club once told me it was incorrect but it fits, and I just kept it.  I find it comfortable to use. So, what harm would anyone think this could cause?

[muskrat]

No harm at all S&J. You must have long feet!.
A 14mm ring spanner will fit the shaft in an emergency. Got me 100 miles to home.
Cheers

[trevinoz]

The early swinging arm Flashes had a longer gear lever than those fitted later.

[duTch]

 

..... So, what harm would anyone think this could cause?
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