Mk3 gear lever

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Mk3 gear lever

Post by jim157 » 29 Nov 2014, 21:05

After searching the forum I've discovered that the CR500 gear lever fits our bikes. However, there appears to be two different fitments available: 84-88 or 89-01. Would anyone who has done this mod be so kind to let me know which one fits before I place an order!

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Post by jim157 » 03 Dec 2014, 22:04

Well, I took the plunge and ordered a steel 89-01 version and it fits. Unfortunately the angle of the pedal is completely wrong but I managed to bend it into some kind of usable shape with a bit of heat and brute force.

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Post by helisupp » 04 Dec 2014, 09:18

Why did you not just buy the correct one.........

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Post by jim157 » 04 Dec 2014, 10:48

The cr one was cheap, and now it's at the correct angle it actually seems to be an improvement over the standard part in terms of size.

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Post by Active Rascal » 04 Dec 2014, 12:21

I had/have the same question but haven't asked it on here yet. Apparently CR500's fit, so, would this fit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKETEK-ALLOY ... 0795894447

Sorry listing has ended, but hopefully you guys can still view the item.

I don't think you can still get CRM ones? The last I heard LT stocked aftermarket ones, but their website now says none available.

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Post by jim157 » 04 Dec 2014, 12:49

The CR uses the same shaft size as the crm but the lever will need to be modified to the correct angle to suit the crm. Hence why I chose a cheap steel lever which could be reshaped with a bit of heat as opposed to an aluminium one.


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