I need to disable high gear on the 2002 sportsman 700 we just got for work to make our bosses happy people won't drive too fast. The easy way seems to be to remove the spring from the foot brake to the lockout mechanism.

My question is, will that affect ANYTHING else other than being able to shift into park and Hi? Also, is there anyway to modify the mechanism so it would still be possible to shift into park but not Hi?

Other options would be attaching a bolt or plate to the frame so the shifter can't move far enough forward to engage Hi, but the shifter may have too much play to make that reliable.

Thanks
Jason

 

Romoving the spring wont do anything other than not needing to use the foot brake to shift.

I would go with the block option you mentioned last, to keep the shifter from moving fully forward.

Jim

 

You’re right Jason, just remove the spring and you’ll eliminate Park and High. It won’t affect anything else at all.

 

hey floodrunner, i noticed you have the override mod on yours, was it hard to do and do you like it, the horn and all . thanks, wayout, out, ..........

 

 

The Reverse Override Locker itself is easy to install. The most challenging part is cutting the hole for the switch. I wouldn’t ride without it, hate that yellow button. Hooking up a horn requires that you know something about 12v electrical systems.

 

Thanks all.

Is there no way to open up the lockout mechanism and make it so park works, but Hi doesn't?

 

I'm down with 12 volt electrical system,i guess instructions come with the kit to show you which wires to cut without having to resort to service manual, i was just wondering if it was going to be an ordeal,you know how some stuff can be,makes you wonder if it's worth it or not, know what i mean!!! wayout, out......................

 

I’ve never been curious enough about the shift lockout to take one apart but considering the simplicity of the spring unlock setup I have to believe if you can get at the workings of mechanism you could modify it easily enough.

The Reverse Override Locker kit comes with all the parts you need to install, including comprehensive instructions and free tech support just a phone call or email away.