Royal Enfield 594047/A – Gear Shifter Assembly (Plated) for Thunderbird 350, Thunderbird 500 & Thunderbird X 350/500 ABS BS4 – Genuine OEM Heel & Toe Lever

The Royal Enfield 594047/A Gear Shifter Assembly (Plated) is the factory heel & toe gear lever used on the Thunderbird family – Thunderbird 350, Thunderbird 500 and Thunderbird X 350/500 ABS BS4. Official price lists and parts catalogues list 594047/A as “GEAR SHIFTER ASSY PLATED”, while the Thunderbird 350/500 microfiche shows it as the OE shifter assembly (without rubber) for both models.

Constructed from high-strength steel with a bright plated finish, this heel & toe lever gives you smooth, precise shifts and a clean OE look. The front toe pad lets you downshift easily, while the rear heel pad makes upshifts effortless and keeps your riding boots cleaner in traffic.

If your Thunderbird has suffered a fall, or your lever is bent, rusted or replaced with a cheap local part, installing a genuine 594047/A restores the correct spline fit, lever length and angle. Because it’s an OEM part, it slides straight onto the original gear-shaft and works with the stock rubbers (sold separately) and footrest bracket – no jugaad or modification needed.

Key Features 

• Genuine Royal Enfield OEM shifter – Part No. 594047/A, listed in official price lists as Gear Shifter Assy Plated.

• Designed for Thunderbird platform – correct spline, offset and reach for Thunderbird 350, Thunderbird 500 and Thunderbird X 350/500 ABS BS4.

• Heel & toe layout – lets you upshift with your heel and downshift with your toe, reducing ankle strain and protecting boots in city traffic.

• Plated steel construction – strong lever body with corrosion-resistant plated finish that matches Thunderbird OE hardware.

• Direct bolt-on fitment – slips onto the original gear-shaft splines and uses stock fasteners and rubbers (rubbers not included).

• Smooth, precise shifting – OEM geometry and lever length give a natural foot reach and positive gear engagement.

• Perfect for crash repair & restoration – ideal replacement if your existing lever is bent, ground down or loose on the splines.

• Backed by multiple dealers worldwide 

Compatibility Table 

Explicit Exclusions

PLEASE CHECK PART NUMBER BEFORE PURCHASE 

To keep returns low, clearly mention:

• ❌ Not for Classic 350/500, Bullet 350/500 or Electra – those use different lever angles/spline positions.

• ❌ Not for J-Series – Classic Reborn, Meteor, Hunter, new Bullet 350.

• ❌ Not for Himalayan 411/Scram 411, Himalayan 450/Guerrilla 450, or 650 Twins (Interceptor/GT/Super Meteor).

No credible catalog maps 594047/A to these platforms.

Variants

This listing is for one genuine OEM gear shifter assembly (without rubbers):

• Part Number: 594047/A

• Type: Heel & toe gear shifter assembly

• Finish: Plated (silver)

• Includes: Lever body only (rubber pads and mounting bolt sold separately)

FAQs

Q1. Will 594047/A fit my Classic 350 or Bullet 350 UCE?
No. 594047/A is engineered specifically for the Thunderbird frame and footrest position. Use the part number from your Classic/Bullet parts book instead of this Thunderbird-only lever.

Q2. Does this lever come with rubber pads and hardware?
From Royal Enfield it is supplied as the metal lever only. Gear lever rubbers (e.g., 550507-A) and the pinch bolt must be purchased separately or reused from your old lever if in good condition.

Q3. Is this a heel & toe shifter or just toe shift?
It is a full heel & toe shifter – front pad for downshifts and rear pad for upshifts, like the original Thunderbird lever.

Q4. Is 594047/A genuine or aftermarket?
This listing is for a genuine Royal Enfield OEM part.

Q5. Do I need any special tools to install it?
No special tools – just remove the old lever from the gear shaft, slide this one onto the splines, align at a comfortable angle and tighten the pinch bolt firmly.