yeah keep the foot peg get rid of the lever and rod just get a lever that goes straight on to the gearchange spindle
Needs a bit of work but this is a rare OEM alternative, albeit a wee bit more expensive once import fees are considered. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292981224070
If its the same set up as my 848, then just flip the lever that connects the the engine so it faces up