Description
Ask any mechanic what breaks first on a well-ridden 09-23 KTM 65SX / 17-23 Husqvarna TC65 and the shift lever is near the top of the list. This ProTaper replacement was designed around that exact failure point. It is a cheap way to remove one of the more common causes of a DNF, especially for riders who push hard in technical terrain.
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 09-23 KTM 65SX / 17-23 Husqvarna TC65, 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
This shifter is built to direct-fit the 09-23 KTM 65SX / 17-23 Husqvarna TC65, so there is no drilling, grinding, or spacer hunting at install time – it bolts to the factory shift shaft location and lines up the way the stock lever should have. Keep a spare in the truck for weekend racing, or run it as the primary lever on a bike that sees regular trail miles; either way it is a straightforward upgrade that pays for itself the first time you do not have to limp home in one gear.
