Shift & Gear Levers
About Shift & Gear Levers
The shift lever is the foot lever that changes gears on a manual-shift quad, so it takes boot impacts, rocks and tip-overs. A bent or broken lever is a common reason to replace it, and a different shape or a folding design is a popular upgrade.
Shift levers here are listed for Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki quads in steel, along with a short polished billet lever for the 1987 to 2012 Yamaha Banshee and a folding lever for Yamaha. A folding lever is meant to give on impact instead of bending. Shift lever bell cranks are listed for Polaris models from 1995 to 2007 and 2002 to 2010, and for the Polaris Ranger; a bell crank is part of the shift linkage. Some rider accessories, such as hydration packs and bags, are filed in this category as well. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brands with listings here include Parts Unlimited, Quad Logic, Moose Offroad and ModQuad. For other controls, see Clutch Levers, Foot Brake Levers & Pedals and Throttle Controls, all in Hand & Foot Controls.
FAQs on shift levers
What are the signs of a worn shift lever?
Check whether the lever sits at the same angle as before, whether it has side play at the shaft, and whether the splines or clamp are damaged. A lever that slips or wanders makes shifting vague, so replace it.
Should I choose a short or a long billet shift lever?
Length changes reach and leverage. A shorter lever sits closer to the footrest and is less likely to catch on things, while a longer one can be easier to reach in large boots. Pick the one listed for your model.
What does a shift lever bell crank do?
A bell crank is a pivoting arm in the shift linkage that carries the movement from the lever to the transmission. When it wears, shifting feels sloppy or gears are hard to find. Match the model and year range in the listing.
What should I set after fitting a new shift lever?
Set the lever at a height your boot can reach, tighten the clamp bolt as the manual specifies, and check that each gear engages cleanly. Make sure the lever does not touch the footrest or cases through its travel.
