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    Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 08:15
Can anyone please recommend a reasonably good adjustable handlebar brake lever, and matching clutch lever, for the V7 II.
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Although I don't understand why, it has been said that aftermarket levers can cause clutch damage. Me,  I would say it is down to freeplay so I would. 


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 10:55
I can't see how that is possible provided the cable is correctly adjusted with the right amount of free play.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jefrs Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 11:01
I don't have a problem with the clutch lever but with the brake. I would want the clutch lever to provide the same length of cable pull as before, but match the brake lever in looks.

I have arthritis and find the reach on the brake a bit of a stretch whilst operating the twist grip. The clutch side has obviously not got a twist grip so it's not a problem. I'd like the brake lever a little closer. 
I do not need a lot of adjustment, on the other bike just one notch. Those levers do not fit the Guzzi.

There are a lot of adjustable levers on the market, rather spoilt for choice. I need to know which do the job well.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote theone&onlymin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2018 at 10:07
I bought these.  Contact them as it appears they don't ship to UK but they do so they do.


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Are the levers for the V7 and the V7II the same? Did you fit them on your V7II?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote johnno Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Dec 2018 at 21:07
Originally posted by theone&onlymin theone&onlymin wrote:

I bought these.  Contact them as it appears they don't ship to UK but they do so they do.


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I I remember buying some Chinese ones for my old griso they cost so little pounds and turned out to be 100 percent Ace
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Thank you. Those appear to be these - £15 free p&p


(it's the brake lever I'm having fun with - not the clutch)

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Hi All, I've heard mixed reviews about the chinese levers with some saying it made it more difficult/tiring working the clutch. Does anyone here have a comment on how the clutch action changed when using the chinese levers?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Feb 2019 at 18:27
Originally posted by jefrs jefrs wrote:

I have arthritis and find the reach on the brake a bit of a stretch whilst operating the twist grip. The clutch side has obviously not got a twist grip so it's not a problem. I'd like the brake lever a little closer.  ...

Only just seen this (or have seen before but forgotten) - interesting because I don't try to do this, I only use the brake lever when the throttle(s) are shut. Mainly I think because I can't concentrate on both at once.



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Brian UK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Feb 2019 at 21:33
Could it be reaching for the brake while shutting the throttle? I remember doing a reaction test at a bike show many years ago. You had to shut the throttle and apply the brake. Took a long time compared to moving your foot from accellerator to brake in a car.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 18:39
Nope don't see that, you just let go the twistgrip when you reach for the brake?

Assuming of course it closes if you let go. Big smile



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You remember those little friction screws fitted to twistgrips?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Feb 2019 at 14:19
Yes quite! Never used em tho. Except on my Bantam to do hand signals. Big smile
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