I want adjustable clutch & brake levers: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Brakes]]

[[Category:New Riders]]

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If you find the position of the levers on your EX250 not to your liking, there are some alternatives.

~~'''~~Clutch~~'''~~

====Clutch====

If you can't find a good hand position via the [[Adjusting the clutch cable|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 an EX500. There are no drawbacks to this modification.

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[[Image:clutch lever EX500.jpg|200px]]

~~'''~~Brake~~'''~~

====Brake====

The EX500 brake lever replaces the EX250 brake lever and is available through eBay or Ron Ayers. Part #: 13236-1185. Any model with the same part # will also work.

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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.

~~'''~~A note on color~~'''~~

====A note on color====

The EX500 levers have the same part # from '94-->now. This means they should all be black. You should check with your seller before you buy, though, just to make sure. It's impossible to tell from the online fiche what color it is.

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If you want your levers to be polished in color, you're going to have to work with your dealer, aftermarket seller, or moto-recycler. The FAQ staff is unsure exactly which ones will fit at this time.

~~'''~~Bend or break?~~'''~~

====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.

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 [[Category:Brakes]]
 [[Category:New Riders]]
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 If you find the position of the levers on your EX250 not to your liking, there are some alternatives.
-'''Clutch'''
+====Clutch====
 If you can't find a good hand position via the [[Adjusting the clutch cable|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 an EX500. There are no drawbacks to this modification.
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 [[Image:clutch lever EX500.jpg|200px]]
-'''Brake'''
+====Brake====
 The EX500 brake lever replaces the EX250 brake lever and is available through eBay or Ron Ayers. Part #: 13236-1185. Any model with the same part # will also work.
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 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.
-'''A note on color'''
+====A note on color====
 The EX500 levers have the same part # from '94-->now. This means they should all be black. You should check with your seller before you buy, though, just to make sure. It's impossible to tell from the online fiche what color it is.
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 If you want your levers to be polished in color, you're going to have to work with your dealer, aftermarket seller, or moto-recycler. The FAQ staff is unsure exactly which ones will fit at this time.
-'''Bend or break?'''
+====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.