Triumphrat

i deleted my old post, the subject line wasn't clear. anyhow, i recently read that it is possible to convert from right side shift to left on a 650/120 i was thinking of going with a later t140 post 1975 for my chop project gor this reason but it seams the 650 units are more available. anyone know anything about this conversion? btw, i also wanted to say..... GREAT SITE!!

i deleted my old post, the subject line wasn't clear. anyhow, i recently read that it is possible to convert from right side shift to left on a 650/120 i was thinking of going with a later t140 post 1975 for my chop project gor this reason but it seams the 650 units are more available. anyone know anything about this conversion? btw, i also wanted to say..... GREAT SITE!!

i deleted my old post, the subject line wasn't clear. anyhow, i recently read that it is possible to convert from right side shift to left on a 650/120 i was thinking of going with a later t140 post 1975 for my chop project gor this reason but it seams the 650 units are more available. anyone know anything about this conversion? btw, i also wanted to say..... GREAT SITE!!

I can't positively say that you can't move the shift lever to the left side, but the cost would have to outweigh the benefit. I think that Triumph actually ran a connecting rod through the transmission when they went to left side shifting. This means that you would have to get new covers for the primary and gearbox, plus some internal parts. I can't imagine that could be done cheaply or easily. Probably best to just shift with the right toe.

I can't positively say that you can't move the shift lever to the left side, but the cost would have to outweigh the benefit. I think that Triumph actually ran a connecting rod through the transmission when they went to left side shifting. This means that you would have to get new covers for the primary and gearbox, plus some internal parts. I can't imagine that could be done cheaply or easily. Probably best to just shift with the right toe.

I can't positively say that you can't move the shift lever to the left side, but the cost would have to outweigh the benefit. I think that Triumph actually ran a connecting rod through the transmission when they went to left side shifting. This means that you would have to get new covers for the primary and gearbox, plus some internal parts. I can't imagine that could be done cheaply or easily. Probably best to just shift with the right toe.

Slinky

I have a feeling the crossover connection for the left hand change would also need T140 crank cases.

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Slinky

I have a feeling the crossover connection for the left hand change would also need T140 crank cases.

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"You can't fly with the eagles if you keep scratching with the turkeys."

Slinky

I have a feeling the crossover connection for the left hand change would also need T140 crank cases.

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"You can't fly with the eagles if you keep scratching with the turkeys."

t140 cases have a hole through which the shifter shaft runs,the t120 doesnt. the t140 left hand shifter shaft has a "dog-leg" bend which clears "stuff" (primary chain,etc.) in the chaincase. you're best bet is to run a linkage right to left on forward controls,if it's a chopper. if stock,you run into a brake problem as well,as left shift models use a right foot master cyl. and disc rear brake.so no easy way out. learn to right shift.