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Title: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: step on February 23, 2012, 07:37:59 AM
I have searched, and I found a lot of threads, but I am still not sure........

My levers are clobbered and I want new black ones.
I don't care about the lever adjustment feature.

I see a lot of black brake levers that list only for 1989.  Will these fit on my 1994?

Thanks,
Step
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: Kijona on February 23, 2012, 07:58:17 AM
Thanks to Adidasguy, we have a great video detailing everything you need to know:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAWh85DXkfM
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: step on February 23, 2012, 08:22:32 AM
Wow.

Thanks guys.

Adidas guy - you rock!  Top shelf video for sure.


BTW - i can see the answer is yes, 1989 levers will fit!
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: xunedeinx on February 23, 2012, 09:38:25 AM
Adidasguy, your videos kick major rear. Goodjob!

From personal experience, the levers, and master cylinder, from a Hayabusa work, as well. Mine was from an 00-02. So, if you find a nice lever for a Hayabusa, it'll work.

Difference in master cylinders is 3/8 bore on the gs and 1/2 inch bore on the busa. Better lever feel, better brake feel. With stock suspension, you'll be bottoming out a hell of a lot.
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: adidasguy on February 23, 2012, 10:51:20 AM
Don't forget the details of the clutch lever...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-yM57FL99U&feature=channel
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: xunedeinx on February 23, 2012, 11:01:55 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on February 23, 2012, 10:51:20 AM
Don't forget the details of the clutch lever...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-yM57FL99U&feature=channel

You sir, deserve a beer when you come down here.
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: step on February 27, 2012, 09:04:38 PM
I am liking the black. Cleaned it up nice.
NOS '89 brake lever.  Position is to the outside, but not too far.

Old lever - Hahahaa.

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/stepping-rzr/GS500E/IMG00403-20120227-2240.jpg)
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(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/stepping-rzr/GS500E/IMG00406-20120227-2241.jpg)
Title: Re: 89 brake lever fit on 90-96?
Post by: step on March 04, 2012, 06:31:35 AM
Clutch done too.  I like it alot.
Thanks for the vids, Adidasguy.
I would've broke that sneaky clutch switch for sure, if you had not warned me!
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/stepping-rzr/GS500E/IMG00421-20120303-1516.jpg)
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(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w13/stepping-rzr/GS500E/IMG00423-20120303-1517.jpg)