Front brake reservoir in the way

setasai · January 20th, 2011, 12:53 AM

I'm not sure if I have a long torso or what but I am finding that the angle of the front brake lever would be more comfortable if it was lower. Problem is that the brake lever is connected to the reservoir and is blocked by the handlebar mount. Is there another way or are clip-ons my only solution?

looked for pics but didnt have any.

bob706 · January 20th, 2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

You could do what Sam did with his zx10 setup.

g21-30 · January 20th, 2011, 04:49 AM

^^^Thanks Sean!

scotty · January 20th, 2011, 09:03 AM

You can move it down. Just losen the two 8mm bolts and ajust it where you want it. Thats what I did when I had my OEM hadles.

wyckedflesh · January 20th, 2011, 10:31 AM

If your having to rotate it down more then when the reservoir hits the handlebar mount, then your sitting way to far forward on the bars, or riding with your arms extended almost straight down. Try sitting back so your forearms are more parallel with the ground as well as loosening up at your elbows. That will flatten out your wrist more and put the brake lever more in line with the palm of your hand, which is where you want it.

Keep in mind also, that by rotating the reservoir that far, your creating an open void close to the fluid intake in the master cylinder and are more likely to draw in air.

setasai · January 20th, 2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyckedflesh

If your having to rotate it down more then when the reservoir hits the handlebar mount, then your sitting way to far forward on the bars, or riding with your arms extended almost straight down. Try sitting back so your forearms are more parallel with the ground as well as loosening up at your elbows. That will flatten out your wrist more and put the brake lever more in line with the palm of your hand, which is where you want it.

Keep in mind also, that by rotating the reservoir that far, your creating an open void close to the fluid intake in the master cylinder and are more likely to draw in air.

Interesting. I'll have to pay more attention to my arms next time. What do you mean sitting way too far forward on the bars? Do you mean too close to the tank? I feel like the seat doesnt let me sit farther back because of the slope. It keeps wanting me to slide forward so I just sit whereever it lets me sit without sliding around. Usually an inch from bashing into the tank or so. Maybe the seat reshaping should happen earlier than later.

January 20th, 2011, 12:53 AM	#1
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Front brake reservoir in the way I'm not sure if I have a long torso or what but I am finding that the angle of the front brake lever would be more comfortable if it was lower. Problem is that the brake lever is connected to the reservoir and is blocked by the handlebar mount. Is there another way or are clip-ons my only solution? looked for pics but didnt have any.

January 20th, 2011, 09:03 AM	#4
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	You can move it down. Just losen the two 8mm bolts and ajust it where you want it. Thats what I did when I had my OEM hadles. __________________________________________________

January 20th, 2011, 10:31 AM	#5
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	If your having to rotate it down more then when the reservoir hits the handlebar mount, then your sitting way to far forward on the bars, or riding with your arms extended almost straight down. Try sitting back so your forearms are more parallel with the ground as well as loosening up at your elbows. That will flatten out your wrist more and put the brake lever more in line with the palm of your hand, which is where you want it. Keep in mind also, that by rotating the reservoir that far, your creating an open void close to the fluid intake in the master cylinder and are more likely to draw in air. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

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g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	^^^Thanks Sean!