Demon 4 spd linkage question

Here is a pic of my shifter. Notice the bend of the reverse lever rearward. Even w/this shifter, I still had to cut more threads to allow for more adjustment. I did not have the correct reverse rod but it works great after cutting more threads.

I've seen some reverse levers that are not bend but are in line w/the other 2 levers on the shifter. All depends on the shifter and length of the reverse rod being used.