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Ichy
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PostPosted: 12:17 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Brake lever adjustment Reply with quote
My brake lever looks like this
https://shop.wemoto.com/pictures/hl/82250.jpg

Due to a broken hand the span to the bar is too big. Its not adjustable so does anyone have any suggestions on how to bring it closer to the grip or maybe an alternative?
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Trixie
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I couldn't tell you how to adjust it, but have you considered a dogleg lever? The shape of it means it's a little closer to the bar.

https://www.shop.bevelheaven.com/images/1-lever-rtmc-black.jpg

EDIT - although it does look suspiciously like the one you currently have Embarassed ....if it's only short term, what about getting a spare and bending it a little???? You can pop the original back on when your hand heals.
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PostPosted: 15:16 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Re: Brake lever adjustment Reply with quote
Ichy wrote:
My brake lever looks like this
https://shop.wemoto.com/pictures/hl/82250.jpg

Due to a broken hand the span to the bar is too big. Its not adjustable so does anyone have any suggestions on how to bring it closer to the grip or maybe an alternative?


Call me mad if you must but your lever looks like a fishy thingy about to bite something. Smile
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PostPosted: 16:13 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Freaky...... Thinking
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 16:53 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Re: Brake lever adjustment Reply with quote
Walloper wrote:

Call me mad if you must but your lever looks like a fishy thingy about to bite something. Smile


Superb!!

But your still mad.
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 18:22 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Re: Brake lever adjustment Reply with quote
Ichy wrote:
Walloper wrote:

Call me mad if you must but your lever looks like a fishy thingy about to bite something. Smile


Superb!!

But your still mad.


You sound just like my Dr. Laughing
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Nath
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PostPosted: 18:43 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Grind down the bit that pushes the master-cylinder piston.
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 21:14 - 03 May 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah I had thought of that but thought I might get problems with the brake light. In the end I decided to drill and tap a small hole in the bit that pushed on the brake light switch. Small grub screw and its adjustable.
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