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76 ironhead with right side shift?

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Default Does you 72 have a left hand shifter?

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i picked up my 72 for $1500 and it wasn't running. Didn't take much but it needs a complete tin overhaul....
does your bike have a left hand shifter?
 
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Does you 72 have a left hand shifter?
 
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This thread is twelve years old, don't expect a reply any time soon.
 
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I know this is an old post but your 72 brings back memories!!!
Tried to upload a pic but it will not let me.
 
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Originally Posted by Pistonman1
1971 was the last right side shifter
No '74 was,I have one.
 
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Yes 1974 was the last year for the right hand gear shift on the Sportster, the brake pedal on the 1974 Sportster was converted to a hideously long gear shift lever for 1975. See below.




 

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