Suicide Shifter
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Nick-name for a hand-shifter mounted onto a motorcycle. The term refers to the shift operation which requires a rider to perform the risky maneuver of removing one hand from the handlebars while shifting. Suicide shifters were common on mid-20th century Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Some custom motorcycle makers will fabricate a suicide shifter when creating a retro design.