Description
Trail damage to the shift lever is one of those problems that seems minor until it strands you mid-ride on the Kawasaki KXF/KLX450. ProTaper built this piece specifically to take that hit and keep working. For riders who log real trail hours or race regularly, the difference shows up as fewer missed shifts and one less thing to worry about when a bike goes down.
Feature and Benefit Highlights
- Folding shift tip pivots out of the way on impact instead of snapping off at the base
- Knurled grip surface on the tip keeps your boot from slipping off during muddy or wet conditions
- Precise O.E.M. fitment for the Kawasaki KXF/KLX450, matching the stock shift shaft spline and mounting geometry
- Finished to resist corrosion so the lever holds up through wash-downs and wet-weather rides
- Lightweight compared to steel OEM levers, with no meaningful flex penalty in normal shifting
The mounting pattern here is dedicated to the Kawasaki KXF/KLX450, meaning no adapters or modified linkage are needed to get it installed correctly. It holds up equally well for club racers logging moto after moto and trail riders who just want a lever that will not fold up the first time it meets a rock. It is a small enough purchase that most riders just add one to a parts order rather than waiting until the stock lever actually fails on them.
