Thread: Bullet: RHS to LHS shifter conversion

Hi Everybody,
I am going to pick a RE350 Standard and want to fix 5 speed GB on it. It will not be used as a daily commuter but will be weekend ride for me and my Uncle and he don't want a RHS shifter one. Few queries related to conversion:-

1. Can I drill Gearshaft hole in the existing Standard Primary Cover? Or Do i need to replace it with a 5 speed one?

2. Also If I have to go for a 5 speed primary cover, Do I need a matching LHS crankcase or Can I use the existing standard LHS crankcase because the securing screws are located in different locations.

3. Approx Price for a new 5 speed GB and the fabrication needed to swap the brake lever.

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Originally Posted by djvenom9111

Hi Everybody,
I am going to pick a RE350 Standard and want to fix 5 speed GB on it. It will not be used as a daily commuter but will be weekend ride for me and my Uncle and he don't want a RHS shifter one. Few queries related to conversion:-

1. Can I drill Gearshaft hole in the existing Standard Primary Cover? Or Do i need to replace it with a 5 speed one?

2. Also If I have to go for a 5 speed primary cover, Do I need a matching LHS crankcase or Can I use the existing standard LHS crankcase because the securing screws are located in different locations.

3. Approx Price for a new 5 speed GB and the fabrication needed to swap the break lever.

In addition to my reply, last pricing of the 5 speed gearbox was round 15K and you can add anoter 5 K for parts and labour of the conversion.

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as i talked about the other option that you can avail, you can get AVL engined bullets for around 25-30 in delhi and then spend another 15 at the max to do them they way you want.

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For a standard untill and unless you are not living in one of the big cities or may be living in remote areas of India then you can find a cheap standard other wise you can expect around atleast 60K for what ever you buy.

Thanks a lot DesiDeep for your help.
I was thinking to for for Mayapuri Route to get a scrap bike and get it fixed myself (I am good at that ) with almost everything new engine wise.

I do live in suburbs but its Bullet Fever everywhere, So no cheap bullets here
I need to do some homework with my uncle now to figure out which option to opt for.