A couple of issues with my new levers...

THE BIG SITT · January 28th, 2012, 06:19 PM

I got my new levers from Thetwowheels, but I'm having two smallish issues.

1. They seem to wiggle a little bit. I've got the bolts that hold them down as tight as they'll go, but that doesn't really do the trick. Any of you have this issue? What did you do?

2. The brake seems to have lost alot of responsiveness. It seems like I have to pull in way more than before to get any kind of braking power… wtf?

kevheads · January 28th, 2012, 07:28 PM

If I remember right, someone else had an issue with wiggle in their levers from 2wheels and they used a thin washer or washers against the levers to correct it. Wish I could remember who it was.

Flying Pig · January 28th, 2012, 07:29 PM

You can find a washer at your local hardware store to help take away the freeplay, but I would avoid over-tightening the lever pivot bolts as they can sometimes bind the lever in place and prevent it from returning if they are too tight.

The levers that your purchased are adjustable. Push the lever outward, and change the dial. One is soft/close to the bars and 6 is more firm and the lever remains further outwards. Or vice versa, I forget

DaBlue1 · January 28th, 2012, 07:45 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...76&postcount=7

pilotgeorge747 · January 29th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Careful on how much you tighten your lever bolts as I have the same levers and had my clutch bolt break in 2 while riding causing my clutch lever to fall off. It was most likely caused by a weakened bolt from my prior drop though.

jdoucet93 · January 29th, 2012, 10:15 PM

I'm waiting on my levers from them. How long did it take for you to receive them from the date of your order?

icbm · January 31st, 2012, 12:56 PM

I got mine from a China reseller as well but not from Thetwowheels.

Mine came in after 2 1/2 weeks. Not unusual. I have bought several things from China. Some things came in within a week and most of the time about 2 weeks plus.

My packaging was small and the levers were covered with clear plastic wrap with no packing material. Well they were fine as they were a tight fit in the box nonetheless.

The levers look good I can tell the quality is good but not like my CRGs or Pazzos I have on my other bikes. Good enough as these only cost $34 total for 2 levers. They also fit good and have the typical looseness like the stock levers so nothing unusual there. Here are some pics. I chose the shorties since I am racing the bike.

icbm · February 3rd, 2012, 11:24 AM

I rode the bike around and these levers perform well. Great buy for $34. And they look good too.

NikkitaNinja · February 5th, 2012, 07:01 PM

I have the same exact levers..great buy and totally worth the 34$. Can't find anything wrong with them at all. Nicely machined out of a block of aluminum.

jdoucet93 · February 12th, 2012, 11:00 AM

Finally got mine in. they actually fit better than the stock levers. Very pleased.

kevheads · February 12th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdoucet93

Finally got mine in. they actually fit better than the stock levers. Very pleased.

Did you end up going with the green shorty levers?

csmith12 · February 12th, 2012, 12:09 PM

Careful how you install ALL levers. If the brake doesn't fully release, it can drag the front rotor. If conditions are right, the brake will overheat and lock up or be over pressured and will not relax the grip on the front rotor. Just happened to my friend a few days ago.

January 28th, 2012, 06:19 PM	#1
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	A couple of issues with my new levers... I got my new levers from Thetwowheels, but I'm having two smallish issues. 1. They seem to wiggle a little bit. I've got the bolts that hold them down as tight as they'll go, but that doesn't really do the trick. Any of you have this issue? What did you do? 2. The brake seems to have lost alot of responsiveness. It seems like I have to pull in way more than before to get any kind of braking power… wtf?

January 28th, 2012, 07:29 PM	#3
Flying Pig Resident Lurker Name: Solomon Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): R6, Strom, 250R, CH80 Elite Posts: 78	You can find a washer at your local hardware store to help take away the freeplay, but I would avoid over-tightening the lever pivot bolts as they can sometimes bind the lever in place and prevent it from returning if they are too tight. The levers that your purchased are adjustable. Push the lever outward, and change the dial. One is soft/close to the bars and 6 is more firm and the lever remains further outwards. Or vice versa, I forget __________________________________________________ When was the last time you checked your tire pressure?

January 29th, 2012, 10:15 PM	#6
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	I'm waiting on my levers from them. How long did it take for you to receive them from the date of your order? __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

February 12th, 2012, 11:00 AM	#10
jdoucet93 ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Lafayette Louisiana Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 Posts: 509	Finally got mine in. they actually fit better than the stock levers. Very pleased. __________________________________________________ SOLD MY NINJETTE and got THIS

February 12th, 2012, 12:09 PM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Careful how you install ALL levers. If the brake doesn't fully release, it can drag the front rotor. If conditions are right, the brake will overheat and lock up or be over pressured and will not relax the grip on the front rotor. Just happened to my friend a few days ago. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 28th, 2012, 07:28 PM	#2
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	If I remember right, someone else had an issue with wiggle in their levers from 2wheels and they used a thin washer or washers against the levers to correct it. Wish I could remember who it was.

January 28th, 2012, 07:45 PM	#4
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...76&postcount=7

January 29th, 2012, 09:52 PM	#5
pilotgeorge747 ninjette.org guru Name: George Location: Florida Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250r 03 Yamaha R6 (Project bike) Posts: 271	Careful on how much you tighten your lever bolts as I have the same levers and had my clutch bolt break in 2 while riding causing my clutch lever to fall off. It was most likely caused by a weakened bolt from my prior drop though.

January 31st, 2012, 12:56 PM	#7
icbm ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: New Mexico Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R, 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 1985 Kawasaki 750 Turbo Posts: 118	I got mine from a China reseller as well but not from Thetwowheels. Mine came in after 2 1/2 weeks. Not unusual. I have bought several things from China. Some things came in within a week and most of the time about 2 weeks plus. My packaging was small and the levers were covered with clear plastic wrap with no packing material. Well they were fine as they were a tight fit in the box nonetheless. The levers look good I can tell the quality is good but not like my CRGs or Pazzos I have on my other bikes. Good enough as these only cost $34 total for 2 levers. They also fit good and have the typical looseness like the stock levers so nothing unusual there. Here are some pics. I chose the shorties since I am racing the bike.

February 3rd, 2012, 11:24 AM	#8
icbm ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: New Mexico Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R, 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, 1985 Kawasaki 750 Turbo Posts: 118	I rode the bike around and these levers perform well. Great buy for $34. And they look good too.

February 5th, 2012, 07:01 PM	#9
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	I have the same exact levers..great buy and totally worth the 34$. Can't find anything wrong with them at all. Nicely machined out of a block of aluminum.

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