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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: slappy on 22 October 2011, 01:39:26 pm

Title: clutch lever
Post by: slappy on 22 October 2011, 01:39:26 pm
I have always found the reach to the clutch lever on my gen 1 a bit of a stretch. Has anyone fitted one from another bike that is span adjustable?
I know that I can buy a cheap set off ebay from china but I am reluctant to do that as I want the levers to look original and I have always found that oem levers seem to be more comfortable.
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: bludclot on 22 October 2011, 08:22:10 pm
 
a zx-9r c1/c2 lever is supposed to fit and is adjustable but i have not verified this for myself, i bought a pair of aftermarket clicky jobs and have found them to be great.
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: The Male Whale on 23 October 2011, 05:46:05 am
The ZX9 lever needs the perch as well.
 
On the Gas! :stop
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 07:56:12 am
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Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: Falcon 269 on 23 October 2011, 04:58:28 pm
Doesn't the clutch interlock connector have to be persuaded to fit?

Also, IIRC, don't the levers from the ZX6 of the same years work, too?
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: slappy on 23 October 2011, 07:05:32 pm
Quote from: The Male Whale on 23 October 2011, 05:46:05 am
The ZX9 lever needs the perch as well.
 
When you say perch do you mean the handlebar mount?
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 07:40:11 pm
"clutch interlock connector have to be persuaded to fit"

nope not on any the ones ive done just plug in
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: Falcon 269 on 23 October 2011, 07:57:14 pm
Quote from: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 07:40:11 pm
"clutch interlock connector have to be persuaded to fit"

nope not on any the ones ive done just plug in

I thought I'd read that one was a 2-pin plug and the other a 3-pin?
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 08:11:18 pm
yep but there's no persuasion required just un plug and replug

ps did ya get me pm question on ivan's needle got asked the question thats all (thought i know just the man lol)
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: Falcon 269 on 23 October 2011, 08:59:01 pm
Quote from: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 08:11:18 pm
yep but there's no persuasion required just un plug and replug

ps did ya get me pm question on ivan's needle got asked the question thats all (thought i know just the man lol)

OK, that's good about the plug - wasn't sure. :)

I replied immediately - didn't you get the PM?

Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: devilsyam on 23 October 2011, 09:18:54 pm
nope nowt just rechecked
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: Falcon 269 on 23 October 2011, 10:26:29 pm
   Re: ivans  « Sent to: devilsyam (http://foc-u.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=247) on: 22 October 2011, 04:04:24 PM »     Hi Luke (http://www.foc-u.co.uk/smf/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif)

I believe they're described as multi-taper and that in fact there are 5 different angles ground into them.  Not all are easily visible to the eye, though, so perhaps you're looking at one of Ivan's needles and not quite seeing the subtle differences in a couple of places.

Hope all's well with you and yours.  (http://www.foc-u.co.uk/smf/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif)

Mike

There you go!
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: ZiggyCol on 24 October 2011, 10:04:09 am
I was similarly suspicious of cheap Chinese ebay levers but took the plunge and bought a pair for about £38 delivered and they are excellent quality - very happy with them.
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: ghostbiker on 24 October 2011, 03:59:29 pm
Had my cheap chinky levers for about 18 months now. They fitted well and have worked well with no real down sides. I paid 26 quid the pair at the time inc delivery.
The one slight downside is the colouring dose fade affter a while and is quite noticeable.
I went black and I have seen red ones and gold ones with the same fade. I don't know how well silver would last but I imagine its better.

But as above sometimes you want an update with a more OE look and the zx gives that.
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: sirgalahad3 on 24 October 2011, 05:02:52 pm
Zx9 clutch switch is 3 pin,fazer 2 pin.Mods required in my case. Plug on Yam loom completly different to Kwak socket on clutch lever. Just my obsevations.
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: slappy on 24 October 2011, 07:23:35 pm
I`ve just got a zx9 lever and `perch` for £8 inc p&p off ebay so I will try to fit this weekend and see if it is just plug and play.
Thanks for all the info people :)
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: ZiggyCol on 25 October 2011, 09:10:48 am
Quote from: ghostbiker on 24 October 2011, 03:59:29 pm
Had my cheap chinky levers for about 18 months now. They fitted well and have worked well with no real down sides. I paid 26 quid the pair at the time inc delivery.
The one slight downside is the colouring dose fade affter a while and is quite noticeable.
I went black and I have seen red ones and gold ones with the same fade. I don't know how well silver would last but I imagine its better.

But as above sometimes you want an update with a more OE look and the zx gives that.

I guess this proves that there must be more than the one manufacturer! I paid a bit more but have not suffered any fade - still look as good as the day they arrived - about 16 months ago
Title: Re: clutch lever
Post by: slappy on 25 October 2011, 02:44:45 pm
The zx9 clutch lever and perch arrived this morning ,Tuesday, quicker than I expected so as I was not on shift today I decided to fit it.
30 mins later all fitted and working and that included having to remove the handlebar grip on the clutch side to remove the original fazer perch. The connector on the fazer is two pin and the zx9 three pin but it was just plug and play.
Sidestand down, put in gear and fazer stalls as it should.
No more stretch to the clutch lever now and looks very neat and was a very cheap mod.
Thanks again for the info.