just got a 89 bayou what is the lever under the shifter for? do i need it hooked up?

 

I have a 1990 Bayou 220. The "Shifter" you are talking about is actually a brake lever. The shorter lever under it is a parking brake. It will lock when pulled in for transportation or if on a hill.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

what does cable go to?

 

i think the lever your talking about is for your reverse cable,at least it is on my 86,93 bayous.

 

its under the shift lever and there is acable that goes to white plastic **** on handle bars

 

that should be your reverse,neutral switch

 

My brother had a 87' or 88' Kawasaki in the early 90's his was a Kawsaki Bayou 300 2wd , it had a lever on the left side of the foot shifter ; i don't remember were it was located but it was for locking the rear differtcial so that both wheel's worked like possitive traction !

He kept it for 6 to 8 mouth's then he was facing buying a new fuel , because the original tank had rust and started licking ; and he didn't want to spend the money on a new one so he sold it to a guy that worked where he did and made 2 time's what he gave for it !

I told him i could've installed a Kreem tank liner in it before he sold it , but he just said he would for another on later ; and he knew he could use of mine when we went riding together and save money !.....

 

thanks guys