Shift Levers
A bent or snapped shift lever is one of the most common crash-damage repairs on a dirt bike, and it's also one of the cheapest — but only if you buy the right one the first time. Shift levers are not universal. The spline count and diameter at the shift shaft, the lever length, and the offset toward the footpeg all vary by model and model year, so start from your bike's exact year and OEM part number before comparing anything else.
Our current selection is the Psychic gear shift lever line, sold by OEM-replacement part number (MX-08980 through MX-08984). Each Psychic lever is a model-specific replacement — check the fitment listed on the product page against your VIN year, since manufacturers sometimes change the shift shaft between generations without changing the bike's name. If your riding includes tight woods or motocross, favor a lever with a folding tip, which folds back instead of bending when the bike goes down.
Fitment tips: if the new lever sits at a different height than the old one, loosen the pinch bolt and rotate it one spline at a time rather than bending it. Replace the pinch bolt if the threads are worn — a loose lever will round off the shaft splines, which is a far more expensive fix. If the lever tip binds after a fall, it usually needs a new tip spring rather than a whole new lever.
Shopping for other controls? See Levers & Perches for clutch and brake levers, Cables for clutch and throttle cables, and Handlebars & Accessories. Free shipping on orders $50+ (Lower 48).
