Revrse gear change lever: is it possible?

[Markino]

Hi guys!
Since I've changed my raceway bike gear lever in order to get reverse gear change (1st gear up, 2nd, 3rd ecc... down)... I now have the habit to reverse the gear lever in all bikes I buy even if for street usage. Not for performance but simply 'cause I'm used to change the reverse.

Someone can help me to understand if is it possible to reverse the gear change lever in the NC700X simply turning by 180 degree the leverage of the gear lever (motor side)?
In some bikes it's very simple to reverse the gear lever but in the NC700X I can't understand from the pics if the sprocket plastic cover can create problems....


P.S: Sorry for my Eng.

 

[SuperMek]

Reprogram your spine and save a lot of money seem to be the best solution?

 

[Markino]

Might be a good solution but... as I wrote, in some bikes the modification is free and it can be done in 10min!

 

[SuperMek]

Interesting. Do keep us updated and tell the verdict if you get a solution.

 

[Markino]

Sure!
When I'll get my NCX it will be my first work.
If you whant to try is very simple: in order to reverse the gear lever you have to unscrew the bolt on the "linkage ribbed" just under the black plastic that cover the sprocket.
That "linkage ribbed" is the one that connect the gear lever shaft to the main motor shaft and if you, after disconnect it, place that leverage turning it by 180 degree when you put up the gear lever with your foot it will make the movement just like in the standard position would be done while putting down the gear lever... in that way you will have the reverse gear like in the moto-gp for free.
My only dubt is that the black plastic cover might be too prominent and prevent the rotation of the lever of 180 degree.

More easy to prove that explain...

 

[happy]

Hi Markino
Here are some pics for you.

 

[happy]

I believe there is no space to reverse the main gear shaft (left side of picture) because there is the engine block above it.

 

[Markino]

Thanks for the pics!
Probably removing the plastic cover it can be done. It's difficult to understand well from pictures... probably the best things it's just try.