Guest nibbler Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I had a set of acrebis hand guards fitted the other week by my dealer but I have now noticed that the lever doesn't pull all the way back as the throttle cable angle have been adjusted to to keep them just below the level of the hand guard. Is there an easy way to adjust either the angle of the cables by angling them upwards or lowering the angle of the brake lever ? Link to post
Mikdent 4,070 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) Hi nibbler, I see that you're in Ramsgate, what dealer did you go to? If you're not happy, take it back. Edited March 10, 2015 by Mikdent Link to post
Guest nibbler Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Kent motorcycles Barham. Problem is I'm not going be able to get I've to them for a while due to work commitments. Link to post
Solution trisaki 2,029 Posted March 10, 2015 Solution Share Posted March 10, 2015 You've got 2 8mm bolts maybe 10 mm holding the front brake unit try loosening and moving the lever etc but this is what dealer has done you might find a better setting / or do as I have and get adjustable levers /should have more of a chance to get them where you are happy with Link to post
Guest nibbler Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You've got 2 8mm bolts maybe 10 mm holding the front brake unit try loosening and moving the lever etc but this is what dealer has done you might find a better setting / or do as I have and get adjustable levers /should have more of a chance to get them where you are happy with I'll have a look tomorrow but i always thought you couldnt adjust the angle of the whole assembly as the brake fluid resevoir had to be kept level. Link to post
trisaki 2,029 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Other people have the same bits fitted and haven't mentioned the problem you have so there must be some adjustment to be had / if you want you can send me some piccies and I can see if I can see what's the problem / trisaki.netley@gmail.com Link to post
Tex 36,817 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 At risk of stating the blindingly obvious - if the front brake lever is fouling the twist grip assembly, don't ride it! Call the dealer and ask them to come out and either repair it at your house or take it back to the workshop and then deliver it back to you. The machine is not roadworthy - it would fail an MOT test - so they need to sort it out. Link to post
Guest nibbler Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks to trisaki I have solved the problem. When the handguards were fitted the mechanic move the brake lever assembly to make things look nice and and level. I have now adjusted the angle of the lever downwards a little about 4mm and now it all works fine. Link to post
Guest robin Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yes you are supposed to alter the angle of the levers to suit each rider.....That means the Master cylinder tilts as well. You are also meant to alter the foot levers to fit each rider...... Link to post
Guest bonekicker Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yes they are a bit fiddly to get just right--I made a mod on mine --because the other end which is just flying and not fastened was annoying me --I drilled two small holes in plastic and put black plastic tie raps through these holes and around cables this worked. Link to post
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