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Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
03/28/14 at 09:57:48
Does anyone know if the brake/clutch levers from any other Suzuki (or other brand bike) will fit on the LS650? I'm going to try something and want to know what my replacement options are.
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Re: Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
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03/28/14 at 11:04:21
Well, it is kind of a trial and error process.
You need to find a brake lever that has a 1" handlebar (cruiser) and the same size master cylinder bore and runs a single piston caliper if you want to keep things the same. If you get a different size or different leverage ratio lever....the brake feel will change.
For the clutch you again need a 1" diameter handlebar, and a somewhat long clutch throw.
I changed my handlebars to 7/8" and I initially used a clutch lever from a Honda motocross bike - and discovered the clutch lever did not provide enough cable pull and it would not disengage the clutch entirely. I ended up using a 2001 GSXR 600 clutch lever.
For my front brake cylinder I used a Honda TRX 400ex master cylinder. This was designed for 2 front brake cylinders on a quad.....and the lever pull ended up taking a bit more strength I believe.
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03/28/14 at 12:42:38
Thanks for the help Dave!
I actually meant which levers themselves are compatible, not the MC or clutch perch. I know with a lot of Japanese bikes parts are often compatible across makes/models.
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Re: Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
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03/28/14 at 17:57:43
Not sure about changing just the levers.
When I wanted to do that I took my lever off and went to a local repair shop that is not a dealer. They have a whole wall full of levers and I just kept looking at levers through the clear plastic covers until I found one that worked.
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Re: Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
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03/29/14 at 10:21:20
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on 03/28/14 at 17:57:43:
Not sure about changing just the levers.
When I wanted to do that I took my lever off and went to a local repair shop that is not a dealer. They have a whole wall full of levers and I just kept looking at levers through the clear plastic covers until I found one that worked.
That's a good idea. Thanks Dave!
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Re: Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
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04/28/20 at 18:03:28
I realize this was posted 5 years ago... has anyone been able to find something or know of a company that makes them now??
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Re: Brake/clutch lever compatibility?
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04/30/20 at 20:33:02
There's no need to replace them if their just bent, rub a bar of soap on the bend and heat until the soap turns black and bend them back ,and allow to cool.
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