Brake lever too far from handlebar- any easy fixes

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04 Sep 2011 21:03 #474213 by Saggs
Brake lever too far from handlebar- any easy fixes was created by Saggs
I have an 81 LTD 1000, I installed superbike bars recently but the front brake lever is still too far from the bar to be comfortable in an emergency stop. It was too far w/ the oem bars and it's still the same. I've thought about notching the lever and getting it tig welded back together to bring it closer to the bar? Does anyone make an aftermarket adjustable lever?

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04 Sep 2011 21:08 #474215 by TeK9iNe
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I think notch and weld is a fine idea, unless you can find a shorty lever, or a completely different one that is to your liking.

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04 Sep 2011 21:46 #474221 by hocbj23
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Im using gx6 levers on my 82 kz.5 position adjust.should work as I have short fingers and they will get the levers close enough for me.bj

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05 Sep 2011 07:53 #474306 by Saggs
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What is a GX6, I'm not familiar w/ that? Did you change just the lever only or the whole M/C ? Is there a certain model year? Thx for the replies!

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