How long have I been riding around like this???

Boatguy · 12-22-2021, 09:08 AM

I’m a 2 finger front brake kind of guy. So I never even noticed this!!

I was at a gas station 2 days ago and saw it.

Kind of fancy looking, actually. Ha ha ha

TominMO · 12-22-2021, 09:22 AM

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TxTaoRider · 12-22-2021, 09:24 AM

Looks strange to me... uh, what? Lol

**JerryHawk250** · 12-22-2021, 09:27 AM

I ride with two finger on the front brake and clutch all the time when riding around town. Too many idiots playing with there phone pulling out in front of me.

Boatguy · 12-22-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

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If you look closely, You can see the front brake lever is bent around in a C shape.

Because I ride with two fingers for the front brake, I never noticed it was bent. Lol

Doesn’t feel any different when you are riding.

I think it might’ve happened during some of my deep sand practice a couple weeks ago. I went down a bunch of times.

TominMO · 12-22-2021, 09:45 AM

Oh, got it. I thought he forgot to upload a picture. I'm a too-finger guy two.

Amateur · 12-22-2021, 09:51 AM

There's no picture to see.

I brake with my pinky and ring finger.

TxTaoRider · 12-22-2021, 10:22 AM

I have short levers on my tbr7 and use 2 fingers on clutch and brake. On my old gs1100e I use 2 fingers on the brake (I've got big ebc front discs and HH pads and they are touchy) but the old clutch on it usually requires 3 or more fingers.

Boatguy · 12-22-2021, 01:21 PM

Oh wow. I’m sorry. I did a picture link to the ADV forum which I’m logged into so I can see it. I guess you guys can’t. Interesting. I’ll do a different pic upload.

Edit: pic uploaded a different way

Kind of surprised the adv forum serves images based on a cookie status.

Anyway, now my first post should make some sense.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-22-2021, 01:34 PM

That is fancy. lol You had no choice but to use two fingers.

Boatguy · 12-22-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

That is fancy. lol You had no choice but to use two fingers.

I just can’t believe I didn’t notice it. It’s so weird. The place my two fingers grab is the only flat part of that brake lever. Ha ha

Been riding hundreds of miles like this. Without noticing

I think I might just leave it and tell people it’s a custom gravimetric front brake enhancement lever that gives you more power with less potential to wash out / skid

**JerryHawk250** · 12-22-2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boatguy

I just can’t believe I didn’t notice it. It’s so weird. The place my two fingers grab is the only flat part of that brake lever. Ha ha

Been riding hundreds of miles like this. Without noticing

I think I might just leave it and tell people it’s a custom gravimetric front brake enhancement lever that gives you more power with less potential to wash out / skid

You could sell those levers as a training devise for using two fingers.

ExMxer · 12-22-2021, 09:31 PM

Ummm...... change that. Soon. Says alot...... While you are already in the area, splurge for grips too.

KSSK · 12-22-2021, 10:34 PM

Has anyone found replacement levers for these?

franque · 12-23-2021, 02:38 AM

That should be an easy fix with a propane torch, slowly bending it back with a wrench fitted around the lever.

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Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 936	How long have I been riding around like this??? I’m a 2 finger front brake kind of guy. So I never even noticed this!! I was at a gas station 2 days ago and saw it. Kind of fancy looking, actually. Ha ha ha __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect Last edited by Boatguy; 12-22-2021 at 01:24 PM.
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TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	Looks strange to me... uh, what? Lol __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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12-22-2021, 09:27 AM	#4
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12-22-2021, 09:45 AM	#6
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 2,041	Oh, got it. I thought he forgot to upload a picture. I'm a too-finger guy two. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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12-22-2021, 09:51 AM	#7
Amateur Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 24	There's no picture to see. I brake with my pinky and ring finger.
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12-22-2021, 10:22 AM	#8
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	I have short levers on my tbr7 and use 2 fingers on clutch and brake. On my old gs1100e I use 2 fingers on the brake (I've got big ebc front discs and HH pads and they are touchy) but the old clutch on it usually requires 3 or more fingers. __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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12-22-2021, 01:21 PM	#9
Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 936	Oh wow. I’m sorry. I did a picture link to the ADV forum which I’m logged into so I can see it. I guess you guys can’t. Interesting. I’ll do a different pic upload. Edit: pic uploaded a different way Kind of surprised the adv forum serves images based on a cookie status. Anyway, now my first post should make some sense. __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect
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12-22-2021, 01:34 PM	#10
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,850	That is fancy. lol You had no choice but to use two fingers. __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-22-2021, 09:31 PM	#13
ExMxer Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Earth, USA Posts: 196	Ummm...... change that. Soon. Says alot...... While you are already in the area, splurge for grips too.
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12-22-2021, 10:34 PM	#14
KSSK Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 99	Has anyone found replacement levers for these?
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12-23-2021, 02:38 AM	#15
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	That should be an easy fix with a propane torch, slowly bending it back with a wrench fitted around the lever.
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