adjusting the levers

[pipelinepete]

I searched the forum but wasn't able to find an answer to this.

I don't care for the "dogleg" brake and clutch levers on my 2001 ZG1200.... I find the clutch engages too close to the grip (for my liking), and the brake lever is too close. I can't find any way to adjust the levers, so have been looking for replacements. I'm getting the impression that the Voyager had fairly unique levers, with not a lot of replacement options available. I don't want to lose any functionality (e.g. cruise control) with the new levers.

Has anyone tried one of these from fleaBay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220760427140?it ... 23&vxp=mtr

This lever LOOKS like it's adjustable, and the vendor says he has an adjustable one for the clutch side also.

Comments/ feedback? thanks

Peter

[gearheadfla]

I don't know about other bikes but mine seem to work with room to go, have you changed the fluids and bled the systems? That may make a difference.

[Mr Jensee]

sounds like you don't have enough pressure in the hydraulic systems. Change out your brake and clutch fluids. Easiest is to open the reserviors and add new fluid while you bleed down the calipers. If you install speed bleeders you can assure you don't get air in the lines. use a pair of silicone clear tubing to drain off the old fluid into a mason jar. when the color of the fluid is clear coming out the tubes you are done. top the fluid off between a half inch and a quarter inch to the top of the reservoir and make sure the rubber expander is in good condition. Once this is done you should have plenty of pull left after the clutch and brake are engaged.

[pipelinepete]

I don't know about other bikes but mine seem to work with room to go, have you changed the fluids and bled the systems? That may make a difference.

Yes I replaced the fluids in both brake and clutch systems following the service manual. I've completed this procedure on many bikes previously, and have had no problems. If there was air in these systems the levers would feel spongy - they don't feel spongy at all, they work just fine. What I don't like is that I can't change the engagement point, which is strange considering many bikes come with this capability.

I've been PM'd that the eBay levers work fine as replacements and are adjustable, so I think I'm going to give those a try. Will let y'all know how I make out.

Peter

[Chris near Kansas City]

I had put braided lines on the '90 way back when and did the same on the '01 not long after I got it in '08. Was funny to find that the '01 seemed to have a much better feel on the front brake than the '90. Bled the same, same brand lines, same fluid. Still seemed like the lever on the '90 was coming back farther than it should. Had an '87 in my garage for a while. Bike from Hell. Best riding and handling Voyager with stock suspension I've ridden. Best feeling stock brakes of any Voyager I've ridden. Still the devil's spawn. Anyway, found the lever for the front brake was bent out slightly, which gave more pull than the other bikes. Measured the '90 and compared it to the '01 and there was something like 1/2" or more difference between the two. I tweaked the lever slightly on the '90 and got the feel I was looking for.