I would not get any steel aftermarket shifters , there nice and solid but can bend selecter arms . Atleast you did not punch a hole in your cover . I put a set of carbon fiber case savers on for that same reason .

 

Greguw, I will take your advice and purchase a carbon fiber case cover and look for a stock lever. Thank you, Greg

 

I've looked as well and there don't seem to be any.

I did email Hammerhead to ask. I suggest you do the same - getting enough direct inquires might spur them into it.

 

Yuu, thanks for checking too. I thought I was the only person that could not find a lever other than stock. I will ask them about aftermarket levers, but probably buy a stock one. Thank you, Greg

 

I think Greguw is right, the shifter arm must be the weak point as to not bend the splined shaft. If you look above in the SMC pic thread near page 17 or 18, there are some pics of nice knurled orange tips that may be able to be fixed to your stock o.e.m. lever, if your lever is not mangled. I think any KTM tip may work but double check that before ordering anything.

 

THOR450, I would hate to break/bend that splined shaft. Appreciate the suggestion before ordering anything to check out SMC pic thread for a possible fix. Thank you, Greg

 

what's wrong with a stock lever? you should be able to find one as far as I know, I do have one in my tools bin just in case I break/bend mine

 

LethPhaos, I just called the KTM dealer and they said it'll take a couple weeks for receipt of lever. Plus it costs $83 and thought for the same price the aftermarket levers were better. I will take THOR450's advice and check out KTM pics and if that cannot solve my problem, will fork out the dosh. Thank you, Greg

 

How high does that protective cover go? Look what happened on mine, REAL close to going through the case cover!
Needless to say I've been looking for a shift lever too. Was able to heat and bend back to near original shape but it feels a little off. Stock one just too much $$$

 

Is the shift shaft really a unique size? What about all the other LC4 bikes? No options? That seems hard to believe.

 

I don't know. I have no other KTM and my local dealer is not so competent in thinking outside the box. If they don't see an option that specifically states "fits 08-11 KTM 690 SMC" then they are not going to help me. I also don't have money to burn and can't just order something in hopes that it will work out.

I do though have the same thoughts as to the arm off another bike fitting the shaft just fine, but its the bend and dimensions that I wonder about being compatible and putting the arm in the right place for ergonomics.

 

Dakine; search ebay under "ktm 690 gear shift lever" and there is one there right now for $22. plus shipping. It says it from a ktm 690 smc prestige, whatever that is but there is a part number to compare. Might be worth a look..

 

THOR450, I purchased that exact one you were referring to. Appreciate you checking and assisting! It's shipping from the UK. Half the price of a new one. My pricing was from a Japan KTM dealer so it might be more expensive than stateside. I think it will fit. For now, just gotta use the electrical tape to hold it in place. Going on a weekend ride with a KTM SMR and new Duke, so will just wait for the new used lever. I checked and rechecked and cannot find anyone who sells a gear shift lever. I can locate every other part, except for that darn part.

THIS FORUM IS THE BEST!!! I THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. RIDE HARD, RIDE SAFE!

 

nevermind about the ebay tip, it looks like it is gone today!

 

A friend had a hammerhead lever on his SMC, for some reason it made shifts easier, maybe it didnt flex as much as the oem?

 

up this, I'm in need of a lever too. What are my options besides ktm OEM and hammerhead? I mean cheaper options..

http://www.ktmtwins.com/hammerhead-ktm-690-enduro-smc-exc-shift-lever

Sells this as for 690 smc/enduro but while I was chekcing the OEM p/n it was different and I found a list for the above p/n

OEM Pat Number : 59034031000

2005-2006 KTM 400EXC-G
2007-2007 KTM 400XC-W
2009-2010 KTM 400XC-W
2005-2006 KTM 450EXC
2011-2012 KTM 450EXC
2005-2006 KTM 450EXC-G
2005-2006 KTM 450SX
2005-2006 KTM 450SXS
2008-2008 KTM 450EXCR
2008-2008 KTM 450XCR-W
2006-2007 KTM 450SMR
2012-2013 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition
2007-2007 KTM 450XC
2007-2007 KTM 450XC-W
2009-2012 KTM 450XC
2005-2006 KTM 525EXC
2005-2006 KTM 525MXC
2005-2006 KTM 525SX
2007-2007 KTM 525XC
2007-2007 KTM 525XC-W
2011-2012 KTM 530EXC
2011-2012 KTM 530EXW Six Days

 

An RFX Hardware SX125 shifter will fit no problem. Got one on mine.

 

Could you be a little more specific about which year SX? As they come with changes..

 

KTM SX 85 03-10 product code GPF504 (or L26-504) not a sx125 sorry

 

I have a sunline from my 05 450 SMR on my 690 enduro R.

 

You guys have any pics with these aftermarket shift levers installed?