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Planing to do the same and would like some idea of what the ideal length would be Jules |
I'm not know for my patience :laughing7:
I removed the clutch lever, measured its approximate size and started cutting, I also shaped the face of the lever to provide some more finger grip. 20 minutes later and I'm a happy clam! after some technical terrain this weekend I realized this was a MUST do mod for my Ten. Can't wait to go and play/test out my new mod I know the bike is dirty but its been raining all day so no chance for a wash yet. The bit that didn't make it ;-) http://home.telkomsa.net/edgepc/tenere/clutch1.JPG Fitted http://home.telkomsa.net/edgepc/tenere/clutch2.JPG http://home.telkomsa.net/edgepc/tenere/clutch3.JPG http://home.telkomsa.net/edgepc/tenere/clutch5.JPG Perfect size http://home.telkomsa.net/edgepc/tenere/clutch4.JPG Jules |
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If you wanted to enter any rallies with it like that then you would fail scruttinering. :newspaper: But if you don't ride competitions it does not matter just make sure your hand guards don't move around :tearyeyed: |
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Andy - the brake lever I bought from JMo is definitely a BLR41. I've just been out to shed and checked. The R must have a different perch? Uncle Ricky's warning about the extra effort required to operate a shorter clutch lever is worth heeding, IMO. The ASV levers are a lovely bit of kit, look great, and are excellent for on-road use. Offroad, I find that two fingered clutch feathering soon brings on the dreaded arm pump. For any serious offroading, I'm going to put the OE lever back on. Those with less weedy forearms than me may not find this to be a problem, of course! |
As Uncle Ricky says, the ball end is generally to stop the lever stabbing you/someone else, although it can also help stop your finger/s slipping off in really sh!tty conditions too... obviously not that many people will be entering competitions with their Teneres (although the big-bike class in clubman rally events would be fun), and as has been pointed out, with wraparound hand-guards, it shouldn't really be a problem - but rules is rules...
Anyway, for anyone else interested and more patient, here are my original cut down levers, and the ASV versions, for an idea of length... http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC09263.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/DSC00358.jpg J xx ps. if anyone is having to use the clutch a lot off-road, I'd suggest lowering the gearing slightly - I never found the clutch action particularly heavy, even with the shorter lever... |
This is what levers can do! - Beware if squeamish!!!
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By the looks of things that lever has the proper end on - I guess with enough force anything can enter the skin:030: I have been looking at sunline levers but not sure if anyone has managed to fit these yet http://www.lgracing.co.uk/productdet...productid=3304 they are only $17 in the states and seem to come in various colour combo's not quite as nice as the other ones but functional and a lot cheaper |
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I'm sorry I don't have these levers any more so I can't take a photo to show you what they should look like, but it is possible that ASV have put the wrong lever in the box (it has been known!)- 5mm is way out. An easy way to tell is that basically the pivot area should be the same shape as your stock lever. I would check that the Tenere master cylinders are still the same across all years (someone on here should be able to confirm) first, then perhaps take a photo of the pivot area on the one you have, and ask ASV to confirm they have sent the correct lever? I'm sure you'll get it sorted, and they are worth it believe me x Jenny xx |
The asv lever i,ve been sent has the right part no on the box, underneath the actual lever its got BR10 F ? stamped on it, my guess is def wrong lever in the right box, the yam bush for the bolt to pass through on the lever is the correct thickness for the perch but the lever is 5mm to thick. it always happens to me! i,ll get hold of the dealer and get it sorted. its a honda cbr asv brake lever in a yamaha fjr box.
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Regards, Phil |
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Of course some levers will [physically] fit a range of perches, and certainly one of the ones I had (can't remember if it was brake or clutch) came with a collection of collars for the pivot bolt (as it fitted both a Honda and Yamaha as I recall, just the diameter of the bolt was different), plus a couple of different shaped tabs that screwed on with grub-screws to activate the micro switch... seems they haven't considered that for the WRR version? Glad you were able to sort it, but like you say, it is something ASV should address if the current product doesn't have the correct profile for the application... Jx |
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And how easy/hard were they to install? And stupid question but how do they fair in wet weather(prone to that up in Scotland :)) Ryben |
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They are very easy to install - basically once the old grips are off, you just smear some grip glue (I like the evo-stick kind that you use for MX grips) inside, and slide them on - you do really need the glue with grips like these. As for wet weather - yes, they do soak it up like a sponge - but conversely, they also dry out pretty quick too, like a sponge. The good thing is they do still offer grip when wet, but this is another reason why you need to glue them on. I really like them, and use them on all my race bikes - they do feel fat in the hand at first, but they make a huge difference over a long distance and with vibrations... Go for it! Jx |
i wonder if i could make these fit....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2507888515...84.m1423.l2649 hmmmmm. |
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I got mine approx. in year 2000 for a different bike and reused them on the Tenere. They are extremely durable. No ordinary rubber grip would handle such a long period of usage. I believe they are "Oxford foam grips". No need for bar end weights. Those grips are awesome for lengthy rides. As glue I use Teroson Terokal 2444, specially dedicated for glueing foam rubber to metal. Once applied, I never had to worry again, no matter what rain and stuff. This kind of glue is easily available at least in Germany, and it proved kind of useful in my garage. Here is an old and quite outdated image showing my foam grips. Best grips available for the Tenere. Troublesaver. As JMo says: Go for it! |
http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...oam-grips.html
these should do okay by the looks of it :) Now all i need to do is figure out how to take off stock grips without destroying them......and put the new foam ones on neatly....and then source the KTM hand-guards and try to put them on too :) Got to learn somewhere... Ryben |
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ASV + KTM 990 handguards
Anybody tried the ASV levers Jenny recommended with KTM handguards?
Or does anybody know how the regular length ASV clutch lever compares to the stock lever in length? I had to file quite a bit out of the stock lever to make it fit nice under the handguard and chopping the nice ASV lever would not be ideal... |
I have the ASV's with Barkbusters.
The levers are much shorter than stock, you can squeeze three fingers onto them, but two is comfortable. |
Do you have the short versions or the regular length versions?
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Sorry, should have said, short as per JMo's post further up the thread
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