Steering system

A steering input device for allowing an operator of a vehicle to control the vehicle, comprising:

• a linkage assembly that is configured to swivel, the linkage assembly including a first link and a second link;
• a first handle pivotally coupled to the linkage assembly, wherein the first handle is configured to move in the fore and aft direction, wherein the direction of travel of the vehicle is controlled by the fore and aft position of the first handle and/or the position of the linkage assembly;
• a second handle that is pivotally coupled to the linkage assembly on the end of the linkage assembly opposite to the first handle;
• and
• a stop member that is configured to limit the angular rotation in which the linkage assembly is allowed to swivel;
• wherein the first link includes a first end pivotally coupled to the first handle and a second end pivotally coupled to the second handle, and the second link includes a first end pivotally coupled to the first handle and a second end pivotally coupled to the second handle;
• wherein when the first handle is moved forward the second handle is configured to be moved rearward by the linkage assembly, and when the first handle is moved rearward the second handle is configured to be moved forward by the linkage assembly.