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If you can't find a good hand position via the [[How do I work on clutch components?|clutch cable adjusters]], then you can replace the perch and lever with an adjustable model. The easiest way is to stay with Kawasaki parts. You can install one from a Concours or EX500. There are no drawbacks to this modification. | If you can't find a good hand position via the [[How do I work on clutch components?|clutch cable adjusters]], then you can replace the perch and lever with an adjustable model. The easiest way is to stay with Kawasaki parts. You can install one from a Concours or EX500. There are no drawbacks to this modification. | ||
For the EX500, you will need an entire clutch lever assembly, available from Ron Ayers or your dealer. You can also check for used ones on eBay. Part # is 46076-1165. You have to remove the bar end and hand grip to remove the EX250 assembly, by sliding it off, unless you decide to break it. The EX500 doesn't need to be slid over the end; it clamps on. | For the EX500, you will need an entire clutch lever assembly, available from Ron Ayers or your dealer. You can also check for used ones on eBay. Part # is 46076-1165. You have to [[Removing & replacing bar ends|remove the bar end]] and hand grip to remove the EX250 assembly, by sliding it off, unless you decide to break it. The EX500 doesn't need to be slid over the end; it clamps on. | ||
Below is the clutch perch and lever from an EX500. | Below is the clutch perch and lever from an EX500. | ||
Revision as of 10:01, 29 January 2007
If you find the position of the levers on your EX250 not to your liking, there are some alternatives.
Clutch
If you can't find a good hand position via the clutch cable adjusters, then you can replace the perch and lever with an adjustable model. The easiest way is to stay with Kawasaki parts. You can install one from a Concours or EX500. There are no drawbacks to this modification.
For the EX500, you will need an entire clutch lever assembly, available from Ron Ayers or your dealer. You can also check for used ones on eBay. Part # is 46076-1165. You have to remove the bar end and hand grip to remove the EX250 assembly, by sliding it off, unless you decide to break it. The EX500 doesn't need to be slid over the end; it clamps on.
Below is the clutch perch and lever from an EX500.
File:Clutch lever EX500 installed.jpg
Brake
The EX500 brake lever replaces the EX250 brake lever and is available through eBay or Ron Ayers. Part #: 13236-1185.
The brake lever from a Ninja '00 ZX6R (# 13236-1326) bolts right up to the stock 250 Master Cylinder, as does the one from a 2003 Ninja ZX-6 (13236-1185). Any model with the same part # will also work.
13236-1326 shown installed.
Installation - Brake Lever
Simple as pie. Remove the pivot bolt (unscrew the nut side first, VERY important). Remove lever, replace w/ new lever. 5 minutes.
On the brake lever, the knob is numbered 1-4. 4 adjusts the lever closer to the grip. To turn the knob, you have to push gently back on the lever. This will allow the knob to spin freely.
Bend or break?
A general of thumb is that OEM clutch and brake levers will bend on impact, while aftermarket ones will break. You may have to consider how this will impact you, and make it part of your buying decision. There have also been reports of some of the OEM adjustable levers breaking.
One other thing: Aftermarket adjustable levers tend not to include the adjustment wheel; they assume your bike came with adjustable levers and that you'll pull it out of your stock lever. This is not always true, but is something to keep in mind when ordering. The factory ones come with the wheel and pin in place.
