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Title: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: weedahoe on June 11, 2013, 08:18:53 AM
For those that have them.....

Who/what are you using?
Where did you get them?
Are you using the GS5 perches or something else?
Last but not least, post some pics!
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: ruifrsilva on June 11, 2013, 09:50:11 AM
Looking for the same information. Will be following this thread :thumb:

Rui
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: adidasguy on June 11, 2013, 10:45:13 AM
LSL levers from Germany. While many brake levers are compatible, only LSL makes a 100% compatible adjustable clutch lever. all other brands you need to change the clutch perch. Priced about the same as ASV or other high end levers. About $125 each.
I've looked at and even tried the cheap-o-s from Ebay out of China or Hong Kong. There is a difference in quality, fit and the feel of them.

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/LSL%20Levers/lsl_3.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/LSL%20Levers/lsl_3.jpg.html)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/LSL%20Levers/lsl_4.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/LSL%20Levers/lsl_4.jpg.html)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/LSL%20Levers/lsl_1.jpg) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/media/LSL%20Levers/lsl_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 11, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
Had a sv650 perch with some $30 eBay ones and had a 2011 speed triple master cylinder (brembo) with the same eBay lever to suit. On the f800 I'm using stock levers cause they work and feel nice in the hand and have some adjustment
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: codajastal on June 11, 2013, 06:54:45 PM
ebay levers
work just fine

(http://www.maponlinestorage.com/ebay/pics/30-64961.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on June 11, 2013, 07:14:53 PM
An '05 Wee Strom LEVER ASSY,BRAK 57300-33E01   $37.20   fits an '07....this I know for a fact  :thumb:

http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=299493&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=2004&fveh=7230

(http://home.comcast.net/~stykers/abl01.jpg)


Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: steezin_and_wheezin on June 12, 2013, 07:20:40 AM
Adjustable brake levers are dime a dozen. 100% compatible clutch lever(using oem gs500 perch and cable) is a whole other ball game.

Another here with LSL's. Adidas and I went in and split shipping on a few sets. I got mine black with black adjusters(you can order whatever colors you want) Haven't had the joy of riding with them, but they are definitely the highest quality lever i've gripped. Solid feel, amazing construction, more adjustment settings than most, and they look so damn good! haha

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/DSCN4853_zps4b52b46d.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/2012-09-22_16-23-18_477_zps56d39978.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/2012-09-16_16-41-02_851.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: ruifrsilva on June 13, 2013, 10:34:47 AM
Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 11, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
Had a sv650 perch with some $30 eBay ones and had a 2011 speed triple master cylinder (brembo) with the same eBay lever to suit. On the f800 I'm using stock levers cause they work and feel nice in the hand and have some adjustment

So all that will be needed to run the ebay ones or even some decent ones that aren't made specifically for the gs500 is a sv650 clutch perch? Does the gs500 clutch cable work with the sv650 perch?
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: slipperymongoose on June 13, 2013, 01:27:58 PM
Yes it does
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: anoopb on June 13, 2013, 03:15:41 PM
Quote from: codajastal on June 11, 2013, 06:54:45 PM
ebay levers
work just fine

(http://www.maponlinestorage.com/ebay/pics/30-64961.jpg)

this
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: adidasguy on June 13, 2013, 05:30:57 PM
That picture is of just a replacement lever HALF of the complete brake lever. Be aware that is not a complete brake lever.
Motion Pro does make a nice stock adjustable lever. Early GS500's did come with an adjustable brake lever.
They never came with an adjustable clutch lever.
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: Nahian on June 13, 2013, 06:08:13 PM
mine are ebay type like the poster above
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: The Buddha on June 14, 2013, 06:53:23 AM
Yea you want to avoid yourself a lot of pain ... switch to a katana clutch perch. Then you can slap on $30 a pair levers. Now it just goes perfect with the katana FE I got slapped on he he ...

Difference between the quality of cheapo levers vs $125 will be obvious, however the bigger obvious part will be the crappy 1982 tech motor and the steel frame, the crappy a$$ front suspension, the chitty overall everything and the low level of tech or precision on the GS ...

Here is a better way to class up your bike ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-New-Bicycle-Bike-Cycling-Motorcycle-Rain-Cover-Waterproof-Protection-/180966607892?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a22734c14

@ under $12 you can buy 10 and have $ left over for coffee ...

Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: The Buddha on June 14, 2013, 06:55:51 AM
Sorry switch to a suzuki GS550 or 650 or some such ... cos katana has no mirror mount.
The katana levers should fit that ... make sure.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: Thomps991 on June 14, 2013, 07:39:09 AM
out of curiosity what is the advantage to having adjustable levers?  Are there adjustments I should be making to my stock ones?
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: weedahoe on June 14, 2013, 07:52:48 AM
Quote from: Thomps991 on June 14, 2013, 07:39:09 AM
out of curiosity what is the advantage to having adjustable levers?  Are there adjustments I should be making to my stock ones?

More comfortable so you would not have to reach your fingers out as far to pull the lever in
Title: Re: Who is using adjustable levers?
Post by: adidasguy on June 14, 2013, 05:09:32 PM
Change adjustment depending ....
1. On how my hands feel that day
2. How thick my cloves are
3. Just because I feel like changing it