Patent ID: 7044254
Filing Date: 2006-05-16
Classification: B62K,B62M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A motorcycle shift lever assembly which is connected to a transmission of a motorcycle to shift the gears upward from a lower gear or downward from a higher gear, by using the bottom toe portion of the foot wherein said shift lever assembly comprises: a shift lever assembly mounting plate that is secured to the frame of said motorcycle; a footrest attached directly to the frame of the motorcycle, projecting outwardly from said motorcycle; a pivot plate with a centrally located attachment mounting hole to attach to said shift lever assembly mounting plate at a position above and/or in front of said footrest, with an attachment fastener which permits said pivot plate to pivot freely; a pair of shift rods attached at opposite ends of said pivot plate, with the pivot plate attachment point central between the shift rods; and a shift rod connecting at either end of said pivot plate and attached to said transmission.