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savagegreenhorn7 YaBB Newbies Offline Waka waka! Posts: 41 Oakland, CA Gender:	Darn it... 02/08/16 at 21:52:34 Alright guys... this thing snapped while I was tightening it on my new handlebars... what do I do now?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #1 - 02/08/16 at 22:05:53 You need a new one... zgAAOxyPLpRcIj~&vxp=mtr" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-SUZUKI-SV650-SAVAGE-CLUTCH-PERCH-/400467342798?hash=item5d3db6b5ce:gzgAAOxyPLpRcIj~&vxp=mtr or hang around, maybe one of the bikes that are parting out in the marketplace.
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chzeckmate Serious Thumper Offline Be the person your dog thinks you are Posts: 514 Houston, Texas Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #2 - 02/09/16 at 01:46:00 Yeah, I'd check the Marketplace. You might consider placing a WTB there too.
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18100 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #3 - 02/09/16 at 04:39:50 Before you break another one....are you aware of the little pin that is supposed to fit into a hole drilled in the handlebars? Most folks file that pin off when using different bars - as it allows you to rotate the control into a comfortable position.....and you don't have to drill holes in your new handlebars.
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savagegreenhorn7 YaBB Newbies Offline Waka waka! Posts: 41 Oakland, CA Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #4 - 02/09/16 at 15:35:48 Yeah I noticed that after the fact... I was wondering why they weren't fitting very well... looks like I'll just have to get a new one than :'(
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #5 - 02/09/16 at 17:35:37 Dave, is that the pin in the bottom of the pic?
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Re: Darn it...
Reply #6 - 02/10/16 at 02:12:53

Kris01 wrote on 02/09/16 at 17:35:37:

Dave, is that the pin in the bottom of the pic?

Yep....the silver pin is part of the casting, and it fits in the handlebar hole to keep the assembly from rotating. In the photo in the first post you can see the pin on the bottom piece sticking up toward the handlebar. In the dirt bike world we actually would leave the clutch and brake lever clamps just a little loose on purpose......then when you fell over the levers could move a bit and possibly not bend or brake.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28663 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #7 - 02/10/16 at 09:17:30 Scroll the pic... there's more...
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #8 - 02/10/16 at 10:46:35 There is no pin on the clutch bracket, only on the switch assy. I filed the pins off my switches so that I can rotate the bars to any position. Are the handlebars you are fitting exactly 1" diameter?
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Re: Darn it...
Reply #9 - 02/10/16 at 13:13:08

Serowbot wrote on 02/10/16 at 09:17:30:

Scroll the pic... there's more... Huh

Ooops.....I didn't see the rest of the photo. I thought he broke the electrical control casting when he tightened the screws.

Don't overtighten the clutch or brake perches - they should only be snugged enough to prevent them from moving when bumped....it is better that they can rotate if hit hard.

They may not be allen screws - but this still applies! Wink

chzeckmate wrote on 06/25/15 at 14:59:08:

If you're going to replace the screws with Allen then I would say be cautious when tightening them down. You can't just jam them in like it's prom night or something.

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savagegreenhorn7 YaBB Newbies Offline Waka waka! Posts: 41 Oakland, CA Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #10 - 02/10/16 at 13:59:37 Yeah the electrical control casing is fine, I am going to file off those pins though. Yeah I definitely over tightened the perch... lesson learned. I have a new one on the way. That snap sound hurt my heart and soul.
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norm92de Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1180 El Paso TX Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #11 - 02/10/16 at 15:19:51 Just think of the good side. The new one will look super.
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zipidachimp Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1417 surrey, b.c. Gender:	Re: Darn it... Reply #12 - 02/10/16 at 22:50:13 not to hi-jack this thread, but can I fit adjustable levers? if so, how? I have smaller hands with a touch of arthritis. Cheers
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