Adjustable and Folding Levers for pre gens

Yasko · March 27th, 2011, 10:17 PM

The levers for the EX500 will fit my pre gen correct??? If so, I think I'll get a set from the2wheels... Anyone have these on their pre gen???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Foldi...item43a454cd26

kkim · March 27th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

The levers for the EX500 will fit my pre gen correct???

where did you get that info?

Yasko · March 27th, 2011, 11:03 PM

I found it here at 250.org wiki

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...6_brake_levers

kkim · March 27th, 2011, 11:08 PM

If you can't find a good hand position via the clutch cable adjusters, then you can replace the perch and lever with an adjustable model. The easiest way is to stay with Kawasaki parts. You can install one from an EX500.

do you already have a clutch perch from an ex500?

Cuongism · March 27th, 2011, 11:10 PM

Not fully positive, but won't you still need a ex500 perch? The2wheels only sells the levers without the perch.

Edit: haha Kelly, you type too fast!

Yasko · March 27th, 2011, 11:15 PM

I hope someone will tell me what I need to make this work... Anyone have them on their pre gen???

kkim · March 27th, 2011, 11:21 PM

you would need a clutch perch from an ex500 to make these levers work on your ninja 250.

vince_2149 · March 28th, 2011, 01:36 AM

I did the ex500 swap on my 250 and it was cake! I think I had a total of $80 into it including levers and the perch.
The brake lever swaps right over. And the perches are easy enough to swap. There's a bushing the original ex500 clutch lever comes with that you will need to put into the new clutch lever. You'll probably have to break off the old perch if you don't want to take off the bar ends/controls. Then the new one just bolts right into place. Here's what everything looked like:

Yasko · March 28th, 2011, 09:05 AM

That looks very good... Where did you get the levers???

DaBlue1 · March 28th, 2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

The levers for the EX500 will fit my pre gen correct??? If so, I think I'll get a set from the2wheels... Anyone have these on their pre gen???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Foldi...item43a454cd26

The easiest way to make sure is to check cheap cycle parts (they cross reference their parts) and also email the2wheel. Someone else asked about new levers fitting on the New gens.

From what I can tell the levers offered by the2wheel that would fit the 2007 EX250 also fit; 87-91 EX500, 89-95 ZXR750, & 85-90 ZX600

vince_2149 · March 28th, 2011, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

That looks very good... Where did you get the levers???

Thanks. I picked mine up from Auctmarts on ebay. They had the best deal ($60 shipped) at the time.
And I was wrong in my original post, the bushing you need to swap over is from the original ex500 clutch lever to the new clutch lever. That's why I bought the whole clip-on with everything on it.

Yasko · March 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

From what I can tell the levers offered by the2wheel that would fit the 2007 EX250 also fit; 87-91 EX500, 89-95 ZXR750, & 85-90 ZX600

Fit without the EX500 perch???

DaBlue1 · March 28th, 2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

Fit without the EX500 perch???

Yes. According to Cheap Cycle Parts, it's the same lever.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/produ...er-grip-clutch

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/produ...ip-front-brake

Yasko · March 28th, 2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Yes. According to Cheap Cycle Parts, it's the same lever.

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/produ...er-grip-clutch

http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/produ...ip-front-brake

Thanks... I hope they work, I'll send an email to the2wheel to confirm...

Yasko · March 29th, 2011, 09:26 AM

I got a reply from the2wheel...
"I'm sorry, the levers for your bike is not available right now."

I wanted those because they were extendable...

Jinx250 · March 29th, 2011, 10:38 AM

The easiest way to do this (and the ONLY way for the clutch side) is buy the clutch perch for an EX500 (more recent the better, like 98 - 08). The brake lever fits fine. And don't get caught up in the model number game. The 06-08 Ninja 650 uses the same levers as the 98-08 500, so yo ucan also buy the clutch perch from an 06-08 650. So if the seller says the levers will fit an 06-08 (NOT 09-11) 650 then you're golden.

Yasko · March 29th, 2011, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

The easiest way to do this (and the ONLY way for the clutch side) is buy the clutch perch for an EX500 (more recent the better, like 98 - 08). The brake lever fits fine. And don't get caught up in the model number game. The 06-08 Ninja 650 uses the same levers as the 98-08 500, so yo ucan also buy the clutch perch from an 06-08 650. So if the seller says the levers will fit an 06-08 (NOT 09-11) 650 then you're golden.

Thanks...

Yasko · March 30th, 2011, 09:28 PM

Will this work on my 07 ninja???

http://www.gdlcycles.com/asp1/modeta...temID=194-5273

If yes, what do I ask the2wheel for to fit after I get the new perch??? A setup for the ex500???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

No mod needed for the brake side???

Thank you...

vince_2149 · March 30th, 2011, 09:34 PM

You'll need the bushing that's in the original ex500 clutch lever. Otherwise the clutch lever will be extremely loose. It's loose as it is. That's why it's best to just buy the whole ex500 clutch setup as a unit so you save money. Not sure if the ex250 clutch bushing will work, didn't chance it when I did the conversion.

The brake just fits right on.

Yasko · March 30th, 2011, 09:44 PM

When you say the whole setup??? This???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item1c19aea108

vince_2149 · March 31st, 2011, 12:32 AM

Precisely. Or something like what I was able to pick up for $20 that included the useless left clip-on, haha. Just whatever comes w/ the perch and lever and you can get the cheapest.

Yasko · March 31st, 2011, 01:43 AM

Ok, I think I have all the info I need to get this done... You guys are a big help, I'll keep you posted...

I have to get my new tires mounted before I order the levers...

vince_2149 · March 31st, 2011, 12:46 PM

If you run into any specific issues, just send me a pm and I'll try to help.

Yasko · March 31st, 2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince_2149

If you run into any specific issues, just send me a pm and I'll try to help.

Big 10-4 on that... Thanks

20ninja03 · April 15th, 2011, 01:12 PM

Those blue ones look sharp. May have to do this.

devmasa · September 14th, 2011, 11:03 AM

vince..get you get the adjustable levers for the ex500 ?

Are these the ones you ordered :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clutc...item415b2be702

Please let me know

vince_2149 · September 15th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devmasa

vince..get you get the adjustable levers for the ex500 ?

Are these the ones you ordered :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clutc...item415b2be702

Please let me know

replied to your PM.

espacef1fan · March 31st, 2012, 08:23 PM

So Ninja 650R Brake levers fit the 250 pregen master cylinder ?

Seems like that might be an easy find...

choneofakind · March 31st, 2012, 11:22 PM

Vincent helped me make sure I get the right thing. You'll need an ex500 clutch perch, and then get levers for an ex500.

If you look at the parts diagrams, ninja 500's, concourses, and some ninja 600's use the same lever as the 250 on the brake side. Since those are for sure the same part, it makes more sense to buy levers that work with an ex500.

I bought an ex500 perch and some ex500 shorty levers from the2wheels. I'll post up some pictures once they're installed

espacef1fan · April 1st, 2012, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

The easiest way to do this (and the ONLY way for the clutch side) is buy the clutch perch for an EX500 (more recent the better, like 98 - 08). The brake lever fits fine. And don't get caught up in the model number game. The 06-08 Ninja 650 uses the same levers as the 98-08 500, so yo ucan also buy the clutch perch from an 06-08 650. So if the seller says the levers will fit an 06-08 (NOT 09-11) 650 then you're golden.

This is why I was asking about the Ninja 650 stuff. Plus it has more modern looking shiny levers instead of boring black levers...

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espacef1fan

This is why I was asking about the Ninja 650 stuff. Plus it has more modern looking shiny levers instead of boring black levers...

plenty of options for shiny levers for the ninja 500R as well

espacef1fan · April 1st, 2012, 12:08 PM

Not as cheap or as common as used 650 parts.. So I guess I'm back to where I started...

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 12:51 PM

Very cheap. Very common. Check ebay. My perch was off an '08 and was $20 shipped. Even if you buy the perch new, it's only $40.

besides, there's more ex500's in existence than 650's. Therefore, more common and more available. Just check ebay. You'll find plenty of parts from both bikes for cheap. but it is KNOWN that the 500R brake lever works on the ex250, so that's why I suggested it.

espacef1fan · April 1st, 2012, 04:04 PM

Just borrowed my buddies 650R for the afternoon....

I then borrowed his levers and stuff after that.

Guess what fits

so its confirmed...06-08 650R levers and perches fit!

choneofakind · April 1st, 2012, 08:12 PM

Cool discovery!

Hows the clutch lever fit?

espacef1fan · April 1st, 2012, 08:33 PM

You need the clutch lever perch just like with the EX500 stuff.

Jinx250 · April 11th, 2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espacef1fan

Just borrowed my buddies 650R for the afternoon....

I then borrowed his levers and stuff after that.

Guess what fits

so its confirmed...06-08 650R levers and perches fit!

Actually, it was confirmed when I said it the first time, but I won't split hairs.

espacef1fan · April 11th, 2012, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx250

Actually, it was confirmed when I said it the first time, but I won't split hairs.

I tried double confirming but I guess you arent on much( not that anything is wrong with that!!!!)

So I'll correct it...

it is DOUBLE confirmed that Ninja 650 levers fit(and look better that ex500 junk)

choneofakind · April 11th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espacef1fan

(and look better that ex500 junk)

just wait till my shorties come in

Yasko · May 12th, 2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

just wait till my shorties come in

Photos please...

March 28th, 2011, 01:36 AM	#8
vince_2149 ninjette.org member Name: Vincent Location: Avondale, AZ Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 79	I did the ex500 swap on my 250 and it was cake! I think I had a total of $80 into it including levers and the perch. The brake lever swaps right over. And the perches are easy enough to swap. There's a bushing the original ex500 clutch lever comes with that you will need to put into the new clutch lever. You'll probably have to break off the old perch if you don't want to take off the bar ends/controls. Then the new one just bolts right into place. Here's what everything looked like: Last futzed with by vince_2149; March 28th, 2011 at 02:49 PM.

September 14th, 2011, 11:03 AM	#26
devmasa ninjette.org member Name: devmasa Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha R6, 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 104	vince..get you get the adjustable levers for the ex500 ? Are these the ones you ordered : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Clutc...item415b2be702 Please let me know __________________________________________________ http://www.fuelly.com/sig-us/53284.png

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Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	That looks very good... Where did you get the levers???

March 29th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#15
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I got a reply from the2wheel... "I'm sorry, the levers for your bike is not available right now." I wanted those because they were extendable...

March 29th, 2011, 10:38 AM	#16
Jinx250 Smoker Name: Bob Location: SoCal Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556	The easiest way to do this (and the ONLY way for the clutch side) is buy the clutch perch for an EX500 (more recent the better, like 98 - 08). The brake lever fits fine. And don't get caught up in the model number game. The 06-08 Ninja 650 uses the same levers as the 98-08 500, so yo ucan also buy the clutch perch from an 06-08 650. So if the seller says the levers will fit an 06-08 (NOT 09-11) 650 then you're golden.

March 30th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#18
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Will this work on my 07 ninja??? http://www.gdlcycles.com/asp1/modeta...temID=194-5273 If yes, what do I ask the2wheel for to fit after I get the new perch??? A setup for the ex500??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT No mod needed for the brake side??? Thank you...

March 30th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#19
vince_2149 ninjette.org member Name: Vincent Location: Avondale, AZ Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 79	You'll need the bushing that's in the original ex500 clutch lever. Otherwise the clutch lever will be extremely loose. It's loose as it is. That's why it's best to just buy the whole ex500 clutch setup as a unit so you save money. Not sure if the ex250 clutch bushing will work, didn't chance it when I did the conversion. The brake just fits right on.

March 30th, 2011, 09:44 PM	#20
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	When you say the whole setup??? This??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...item1c19aea108

March 31st, 2011, 12:32 AM	#21
vince_2149 ninjette.org member Name: Vincent Location: Avondale, AZ Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 79	Precisely. Or something like what I was able to pick up for $20 that included the useless left clip-on, haha. Just whatever comes w/ the perch and lever and you can get the cheapest.

March 31st, 2011, 01:43 AM	#22
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Ok, I think I have all the info I need to get this done... You guys are a big help, I'll keep you posted... I have to get my new tires mounted before I order the levers...

March 31st, 2011, 12:46 PM	#23
vince_2149 ninjette.org member Name: Vincent Location: Avondale, AZ Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 79	If you run into any specific issues, just send me a pm and I'll try to help.

April 15th, 2011, 01:12 PM	#25
20ninja03 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 78	Those blue ones look sharp. May have to do this.

March 31st, 2012, 08:23 PM	#28
espacef1fan ninjette.org member Name: ADAM Location: fort campbell, ky Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 112	So Ninja 650R Brake levers fit the 250 pregen master cylinder ? Seems like that might be an easy find...

March 31st, 2012, 11:22 PM	#29
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Vincent helped me make sure I get the right thing. You'll need an ex500 clutch perch, and then get levers for an ex500. If you look at the parts diagrams, ninja 500's, concourses, and some ninja 600's use the same lever as the 250 on the brake side. Since those are for sure the same part, it makes more sense to buy levers that work with an ex500. I bought an ex500 perch and some ex500 shorty levers from the2wheels. I'll post up some pictures once they're installed

April 1st, 2012, 12:08 PM	#32
espacef1fan ninjette.org member Name: ADAM Location: fort campbell, ky Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 112	Not as cheap or as common as used 650 parts.. So I guess I'm back to where I started...

April 1st, 2012, 12:51 PM	#33
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Very cheap. Very common. Check ebay. My perch was off an '08 and was $20 shipped. Even if you buy the perch new, it's only $40. besides, there's more ex500's in existence than 650's. Therefore, more common and more available. Just check ebay. You'll find plenty of parts from both bikes for cheap. but it is KNOWN that the 500R brake lever works on the ex250, so that's why I suggested it.

April 1st, 2012, 04:04 PM	#34
espacef1fan ninjette.org member Name: ADAM Location: fort campbell, ky Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 112	Just borrowed my buddies 650R for the afternoon.... I then borrowed his levers and stuff after that. Guess what fits so its confirmed...06-08 650R levers and perches fit!

April 1st, 2012, 08:12 PM	#35
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Cool discovery! Hows the clutch lever fit?

April 1st, 2012, 08:33 PM	#36
espacef1fan ninjette.org member Name: ADAM Location: fort campbell, ky Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 112	You need the clutch lever perch just like with the EX500 stuff.