What I like about the right shift is that now we are talking English bike. I think it's cool that they offer it in the original pattern of 1st being up and the rest down like the old RE's, or the 1st down and the rest up for those who rode Triumphs. I am leaning towards the more expensive but traditional pattern like on my '67 RE Interceptor. If I am going to have 2 RE's they might as well shift the same. Winter project, I can see it coming now. One question I do have is if there is some kind of push on cover for the shifter shaft coming out of the primary cover, or do you remove it completely and plug the hole. Royal Enfield 1, could you clear this up for me please. Hutch