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What year did Suzuki change the style/assembly of the brake levers? I bought one (non- OEM) for my '97 Gs500e and I don't think the one I was sent fits my Gs500

Brake levers for all years fit exactly the same.
Earlier years had an adjustable brake lever, later years a fixed one. They fit the same and are interchangeable.

So the one with the adjustable number wheel will fit my '97?

Parts fiches show the 89-96 are non-adjustable with same part number and all 97-09 are adjustable but there are 3 different part numbers for the adjustable ones: for 97-00, 01-02, and 04-09.  Can't say how interchangeable they are some are listed for lever only and some for assemblies.  Both my 97 and 02 came with adjustable levers.

I have an adjustable one on my 1994 (both replacements). Got a NOS non adjustable for the 89.

regards
Mech

Quote from: adidasguy on July 30, 2013, 10:54:55 AM
Brake levers for all years fit exactly the same.
Earlier years had an adjustable brake lever, later years a fixed one. They fit the same and are interchangeable.

Is this correct or the other way around...my 2013 has adjustable.

Quote from: fetor56 on July 30, 2013, 04:47:57 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on July 30, 2013, 10:54:55 AM
Brake levers for all years fit exactly the same.
Earlier years had an adjustable brake lever, later years a fixed one. They fit the same and are interchangeable.

Is this correct or the other way around...my 2013 has adjustable.

There are no 2013, 2012, 2011 or 2010 GS500's in the US market. maybe down there they put on adjustable levers. Up here, they stopped somewhere 2004 or earlier.

It doesn't make any difference what your bike came with, they all fit the same unless they changed things for your market. I heard they changed your clutch lever a year or two back, but don't know for sure.

Quote from: gsJack on July 30, 2013, 01:51:48 PM
Parts fiches show the 89-96 are non-adjustable with same part number and all 97-09 are adjustable but there are 3 different part numbers for the adjustable ones: for 97-00, 01-02, and 04-09.  Can't say how interchangeable they are some are listed for lever only and some for assemblies.  Both my 97 and 02 came with adjustable levers.

The $77 brake lever on the 2009 US model GS500F looks adjustable to me:

http://www.shspowersports.com/fiche_image_popup.asp?fveh=28479&section=1044577&year=2009&make=SUZUKI&category=Motorcycles&dc=3378&name=HANDLE+LEVER

I spent some time yesterday checking parts fiches to confirm the info in my initial post above only because I wasted a lot of time checking it out a few years ago and never did resolve it to my satisfaction.

I needed to replace a broken brake lever back then on my 02 GS and wanted to buy a Motion Pro one at half the price of an oem one but they didn't list one for my 02 GS at that time.  Members here had reported that a certain SV650 lever would fit the GS so I bought one  It fit on OK and actuated the brake OK but the stoplight switch did not shut off when the lever was released, I had to push the lever forward to shut off the light.  I finally managed to assemble the lever part of the Motion Pro on the pivot part of my old lever and got it working.  That's why I said above "can't say how interchangeable they are" about the 3 different GS adjustable brake lever listings.

Quote from: gsJack on July 31, 2013, 05:57:51 AM

Quote from: gsJack on July 30, 2013, 01:51:48 PM
Parts fiches show the 89-96 are non-adjustable with same part number and all 97-09 are adjustable but there are 3 different part numbers for the adjustable ones: for 97-00, 01-02, and 04-09.  Can't say how interchangeable they are some are listed for lever only and some for assemblies.  Both my 97 and 02 came with adjustable levers.

The $77 brake lever on the 2009 US model GS500F looks adjustable to me:

http://www.shspowersports.com/fiche_image_popup.asp?fveh=28479&section=1044577&year=2009&make=SUZUKI&category=Motorcycles&dc=3378&name=HANDLE+LEVER

Parts pictures are not always correct on those sites.

I bought a NEW 2009. Not adjustable. Dealer could not locate an adjustable for the bike (they were idiots).
It doesn;t make any difference what parts lists show or not, all brake levers fit thh same on a GS500.
Many bikes use the same brake lever, including many Kawasaki's and Honda (I've put the same lever on some of these bikes).

FYI:
(I know some Honda's should go on this list)

Brake Lever Fitments:
>
> * Kawasaki Ninja
>    ZX6R 2000-2002, ZX9R 2000-2003, Z1000 2003-2007, ZX12R 2000-2005
>
> * Kawasaki ZZR600 2005-2010
>    * (Note: This lever will not fit ZX6 or ZX600E)
> Kawasaki 1984 ZX900 A1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1984 ZX900 A2 Ninja
Kawasaki 1985 ZX600 B1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1985 ZX900 A1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1985 ZX900 A2 Ninja
Kawasaki 1986 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1986 ZG1000 Concours
Kawasaki 1986 ZX1000 Ninja
Kawasaki 1986 ZX600 B1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1986 ZX900 A1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1986 ZX900 A2 Ninja
Kawasaki 1987 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1987 EX500
Kawasaki 1987 ZG1000 Concours
Kawasaki 1987 ZX1000 Ninja
Kawasaki 1987 ZX600 B1 Ninja
Kawasaki 1987 ZX750 Ninja
Kawasaki 1988 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1988 EX500
Kawasaki 1988 ZG1000 Concours
Kawasaki 1988 ZX1000 B ZX10 Ninja
Kawasaki 1988 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1988 ZX750 Ninja
Kawasaki 1989 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1989 EX500
Kawasaki 1989 ZG1000 Concours
Kawasaki 1989 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1989 ZX750 Ninja
Kawasaki 1990 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1990 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1991 EX500
Kawasaki 1991 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1992 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1992 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1993 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1993 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1994 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1994 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1995 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1995 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1996 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1996 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1997 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1997 ZX600 C Ninja
Kawasaki 1998 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 1999 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 2000 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 2001 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 2002 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 2003 EX250 Ninja
Kawasaki 2004 EX250 Ninja
> * Suzuki
>    DL650 V-Strom 2004-2008 (not-ABS), SV650 and SV650S 1999-2008,
>    DL1000 V-Strom 2002-2008, SV1000 and SV1000S 2003-2008
>    GS500 2001-2010, Bandit 600 1996-2003, TL1000S 1997-2001,
>    TL1000R 1998-2003, Bandit 1200 2001-2008, Hayabusa 1999-2010
>
> * Yamaha
>    R6 1999-2004 (not 2005+), R6S 2006-2010, FZ1 2001-2005 (not 2006+)
>
> Clutch Lever:
>
>
> # GS500 2001-2002
> # GS500E 1990-2000
> # GS500F 2004-2009
> # BANDIT 600S 1996-1999
>

So if I ordered a 09 brake lever from Ron Ayers I'd get a non-adjustable one for $70 and if I ordered a 95 lever from them I'd also get a non-adjustable lever for only $22 that would also fit.  Well the adjustable Motion Pro one for 90-2000 GS for only $22 should fit and would certainly be the best buy if I ever need another for my 02.

A Google for the lever 57420-0AE00 which appears looking like an adjustable one on US dealer fiches looks like this on UK/EU fiches: 

(http://www.catalyst-findit.co.uk/phpThumb/phpThumb.php?src=..%2Fimages%2Fitems%2Fi247_57420-0AE00-000_1Y.jpg&w=250&h=200&aoe=1)

Not much of a bargain for about $70. 

I'm just reporting what is noticed on what levers were originally sold.
What you buy - you have to look at the picture of what they're selling.
Frankly, for a stock adjustable lever buy one from MotionPro. $21.72 as of today
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/14-0411/


Clutch lever $10.49
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/14-0413/

Was revising my previous post after further search while you were posting see Edit'

This is the brake lever I bought.. Tomorrow I'm gonna try to fit it tomorrow

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Hey Guys,

Recently broke both my clutch & brake levers so am looking for new ones. I found this on ebay;

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130669093058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

but it's my understanding that the clutch lever needs to be GS500 specific ? If I get a lever for say, an SV650, I need a perch from an SV650 to fit & also may need to replace the cable too ?

I'm from AUS & so far they all seem pretty much double the price (or have expensive shipping) than what I've found online/U.S. MotionPro doesn't seem to ship to AUS (will email them to make sure) but their prices (around $10) for the levers seems reasonable.

What would be the best/cheapest way to go for replacing the levers without having to modify anything ?

Regards,

I took the clutch off, unfortunately the bolt/nut threads stripped (think place that installed last lever overtight nut & stripped), so had to cut it off.. now need new nut/bolt... are they unique ??

Here's a pic, it looks like they may have filed down my safety switch to fit the new lever on too (could be wrong)


(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af101/Widget1983/Motorbike/Picture1_zps9ced5a51.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/Widget1983/media/Motorbike/Picture1_zps9ced5a51.jpg.html)

(http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af101/Widget1983/Motorbike/Picture2_zpsee34a5b8.jpg) (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/Widget1983/media/Motorbike/Picture2_zpsee34a5b8.jpg.html)

That list in the post above, will the Bandit 600s clutch lever slot right into a GS500 perch/safety switch ?


Thanks, :)

Just to add to the data set, I have a 98 (US model) with stock levers and the brake lever has the 4-way adjustable rotary dial.