Clutch Lever Adjustment

HampshireBiker

HampshireBiker

Jim
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Hi all,

Does anyone know if the distance between the clutch lever and the grip is in any way adjustable?

I don't have large hands, and I don't think they're particularly small either, but I've found myself struggling to simply reach the lever with my fingertips. I have to actually move my palm forward from the grip to be able to grab the lever. It's becoming a PITA, especially if caught up in stop/start traffic! :frown:

Thanks in advance!
 
The CBR1000RR adjustable lever is supposedly a drop in on the ST1300. I haven't tried this myself although I've been tempted to as I do wish it was slightly closer to the grip.

Several sources have indicated it's compatible (including a few folks here), so it's worth a try.
 
HampshireBiker said:
Thanks for the quick reply, Joey. That certainly sounds like an option that's worth a look.
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I just looked at Partzilla and it's a $45-ish part (USD), so not too expensive. Assuming it's relatively available on your side of the lake it shouldn't be too spendy.

I might pull the trigger myself, I figured it would be more expensive.
 
Joeywhat said:
I just looked at Partzilla and it's a $45-ish part (USD), so not too expensive. Assuming it's relatively available on your side of the lake it shouldn't be too spendy.

I might pull the trigger myself, I figured it would be more expensive.
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Sounds like the same part I was looking at. Is it part number 53180-MEJ-305 ?
 
I had such a lever (from a VFR I believe) on my ST1100.

If you do take this option, make sure that your clutch lines are properly bled. Often a little air in the system goes unnoticed, and the full movement of the lever, even with an odd air bubble, is enough to disengage the clutch. With the lever closer to the bars, there is less movement on the master cyclinder, so you cannot afford to have any bubbles. Use the technique of pump pump pump, hold in the lever and then open the bleed valve, closing the valve just before the fluid stops moving. Repeat. This forces the clutch to be pushed in and it is the clutch spring that pushes the fluid out when you open the valve. It clears out the fluid around the clutch and helps to get rid of air trapped there.

Also check the state of the brass bush. I don't know if your replacement lever will have this - but the push rod in the OEM lever MUST sit inside the hole in the side of the brass bush. If it doesn't then the clutch lever will alwyas be pushed out away from the bars and it will always be partly disengaging the clutch. This can be awkward - becasue you cannot see where the hole is. I mark the top of the bush with a felt pen, so that I can align the hole with the push rod.
 
Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll order the bits and hopefully there'll be a window of dry weather in the next few weeks when I can fit them!
 
ST1100Y said:
I'd also inspect the shape/position of the prong operating the clutch switch on that "new" handle, and confirm proper function of the latter... :unsure:
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Just checked the VFR800 2010, the VFR 800X 2017 and the ST1300 - all of those use the same clutch switch 35330MB0003

Might be worth checking that the lever you buy uses that clutch switch. I uese the fiches at Fowlersparts.co.uk - delivery is very rapid and they have access to massive stock in UK and on the continent.
No point in shopping around for price in the UK - ever since the case they had with DavidSIlver - everywhere has to use the same prices in the UK.
 
I''ve got an adjustable clutch lever on my ST. I believe it's a modified GoldWing bit. These adjustable levers allow you to bring the lever closer to the grip before disengaging the clutch ie "moving" the friction point closer to the grip.

There's a slight issue with my lever in that moving that point too close prevents the lever from actuating the clutch switch. If that happens adjusting that point further away from the grip gets it sorted.

In a quiet environment you can hear the switch click when squeezing and releasing the lever. With my lever I can't use every numbered position and get the switch to click. I used the click to ball park the adjustment then confirm or fine tune it with a careful road test. So I was able to move the operation close enough to the grip to make the mod very worthwhile and maintain proper operation of the clutch.

Everything I've read about the CBR1000RR clutch lever says it is indeed drop-in.
 
jfheath said:
Just checked the VFR800 2010, the VFR 800X 2017 and the ST1300 - all of those use the same clutch switch 35330MB0003

Might be worth checking that the lever you buy uses that clutch switch. I uese the fiches at Fowlersparts.co.uk - delivery is very rapid and they have access to massive stock in UK and on the continent.
No point in shopping around for price in the UK - ever since the case they had with DavidSIlver - everywhere has to use the same prices in the UK.
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I've just had a look using the Partzilla fiches, and the lever I'm looking to order does indeed work with the same clutch switch. All being well, I guess it should work.

What happened with David Silver? :oops:
 
HampshireBiker said:
I've just had a look using the Partzilla fiches, and the lever I'm looking to order does indeed work with the same clutch switch. All being well, I guess it should work.

What happened with David Silver? :oops:
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If the CBR1000RR clutch lever is a ST1300 drop in, would that mean aftermarket levers for the CBR would also work on our ST?
I wanted a VFR clutch lever but couldn’t find one listed for the ST, I don’t need an adjustment lever, but I want a shorter 2 finger lever.
 
HampshireBiker said:
What happened with David t
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It was a good while back.

Quote from this website - https://vlex.co.uk/vid/honda-motor-company-ltd-792996993

The Claimants (whom I will refer to collectively as “Honda”) are the owners of UK registered and Community trade marks for HONDA which cover (amongst other goods) parts for motorcycles. The Defendant, David Silver Spares Limited (“David Silver”), is the leading supplier in the UK of spare parts for Honda motorcycles. In this action Honda complain that David Silver has infringed their trade marks by dealing in Honda motorcycle parts which, although genuine, have not been put on the market in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) by Honda or with its consent. The ability to make such a complaint derives from the feature of European Community law which allows a trade mark proprietor to prevent the importation and marketing of goods under its trade mark in the EEA even if it has already put the goods on the market itself outside the EEA.
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It is no longer possible in the Uk to find anyone supplying Honda parts at a discounted price.
 
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