idea to stop brake levers and gear shifters bending

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Re: idea to stop brake levers and gear shifters bending

Post by fishtail » 22 Mar 2014, 16:16

fallenmikethebike wrote:Set the lever much higher than it would normally be, yes I know it's a pain, but at least it's out of harms way, and likely to be un-mollested by rocks.
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dont think I can get it much higher without the magneto cover getting in the way


actually sometimes its things bigger than bamboo causing grief... here's today's ride

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my excuse is the trail isnt exactly bedded in... I should be relieved actually cos some of this trail has quite a steep drop off that would probably result in me 'decidin' to leave the bike there should I end up goin down it..
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1996 CRM 250 "Mk 3" FMF pipe .... - the other 'un is a 98 hornet 600 - Sai Kung Hong Kong

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Re: idea to stop brake levers and gear shifters bending

Post by fallenmikethebike » 22 Mar 2014, 17:06

The gear levers inside face should be well clear of the magneto cover, allowing almost any height to be set.
On my break lever I have a folding tip, from another bike, the advantages of this when combined with a break snake is that nothing gets in that void.Given your circumstances are different so perhaps a " rekluse " clutch ? you can then have the back break lever up on the bars 8-]].
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Re: idea to stop brake levers and gear shifters bending

Post by fishtail » 22 Mar 2014, 17:15

hmm shoulda took a picture.. I think I was basically skimming the cover... its high an was ok - but then I bashed into a particularly high rock,,, actually the skid plate now follows the contours of the frame an the mageto cover,,, and on the other side is a relief of the water pump,,,


bike felt particularly excellent today :) ( apart from the brakes,, I'm thinkin I might jus see if I can get a new caliper.. depends how much? off to FAQ 0 to see what other models fit.... ( bet there's an XR in there.... )
1996 CRM 250 "Mk 3" FMF pipe .... - the other 'un is a 98 hornet 600 - Sai Kung Hong Kong


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