New levers

[dart1963]

Picked them up today, maybe install them sometime this week. The blue isn't really what I expected... it's more of a teal.

Anyone want to do a step by step instruction?

Did they give you the right parts?
I haven't heard back yet on returning mine.

 

[MikeN02]

Did they give you the right parts?
I haven't heard back yet on returning mine.

Yep.. Looks like the picture he posted, shorties like I wanted and "blue".

 

[dolfan]

Here is what the blue supposed to look like

 

[dart1963]

In contact with ebay seller, looks like they are going to take care of it... will keep posted.

 

[MikeN02]

Here is what the blue supposed to look like

Yeah no.. they're really lighter in color.

 

[pyrocpu]

Mine just showed up today; 6 business days!

One question tho (and MikeN02 is gonna KILL me for not searching it first)--I got only one brass bushing, not two... that's correct, yea?

 

[Spunky99]

Mine just showed up today; 6 business days!

One question tho (and MikeN02 is gonna KILL me for not searching it first)--I got only one brass bushing, not two... that's correct, yea?

YES

One on the clutch side

 

[pyrocpu]

YES

One on the clutch side

Dangit, NOW I see your post about the bushing... I must have read the thread too quickly, ironically TRYING to find it... :banghead:

Thanks again Spunky.

 

[Uno979]

are these levers really red? the look kinda pinkish in the pictures. i ordered a pair just a couple of days ago and now i'm a little worried about the color.

Clear coat them! Will prevent the fading over time or at least postpone.

 

[dart1963]

Clear coat them! Will prevent the fading over time or at least postpone.

so: Everbrite Trial Kit : Everbrite Coatings, Keep Metals Looking Their Best


or this:

Item Detail


Great idea!

 

[Spunky99]

Clear coat them! Will prevent the fading over time or at least postpone.

This is true if you use a clear coat that has UV blockers. The clear coat will chip and flake after time if it gets nicked tho.

I will just let mine go pink/faded red or whatever. I don't care.

I also bought a cheap extra large motorcycle cover and I keep my FZ6R covered at work and park in a garage at home so my bike really isn't exposed to the sun unless I'm riding.

 

[Uno979]

This is true if you use a clear coat that has UV blockers. The clear coat will chip and flake after time if it gets nicked tho.

I will just let mine go pink/faded red or whatever. I don't care.

I also bought a cheap extra large motorcycle cover and I keep my FZ6R covered at work and park in a garage at home so my bike really isn't exposed to the sun unless I'm riding.

Very true on the flaking but as posted the leavers are easy to install so removing to re coat a couple years down the road shouldn't be a hassle.

Thanks Don for the links!

I g/g to work, I want to ride some this evening!!

 

[Spunky99]

Here is some clear coat with UV blocker.

U-Pol Clear #1 UV Resistant Clear Coat (Aerosol Can) - Touch Up Paint

 

[MikeN02]

One question tho (and MikeN02 is gonna KILL me for not searching it first)--I got only one brass bushing, not two... that's correct, yea?

Too bad I was out of town!

Anywho, I've heard people tried to clear coat them but it'll make them fade at different levels as you're constantly using them (putting your hands on them, gripping them etc etc) that you're wiping the clear coat off.

 

[pyrocpu]

You know, after putting them on, the brake lever side seems to have the same amount of play as the OE levers... Granted, I haven't moved the bike yet, so I'm not sure if there will be any drag on the pads, but it sure seems like stock so far...

 

[lightemup88]

Hi Guys,

New to the forum, picked up my 6R two weeks ago. Picked up a set of lever from YAMAHA FZ6R 09-10 brake and clutch lever - Sport bike Racing Parts-Performance Sportbike Custom Levers.

Great quality however on concern, the clutch lever does not have a bushing and the factory bushing from the original ctuch does not fit as the hole is too small on the ride it lever. I installed it anyway and it seems to work. is this normal and/or suggested? will this cause problems with the clutch lever if a bushing is not used?

Thanks in advance

 

[JonKerr]

You'll probably wear out the lever more quickly.

 

[lightemup88]

So should I just grease the screw? I've emailed the Manu and hopefully he can clarify if their levers came with a bushings as well.

Thanks again.

 

[JonKerr]

You should have a little Lithium grease in there anyways. So yes, make sure you grease it.

 

[dart1963]

There is a brass bushing in the clutch lever. None in the brake.
The camera didn't show the jeweled swirl marks on all the pieces.
The ratchet for the adjustment is slick..really nice.
All the machining is excellent.

I still need to mount them on the bike....just didn't have time at lunch.
I go give blood and then back home and will install them as soon as I arrive.
That will be the real test...Do they fit without any modification?

Got mine in... the brass bushing was just plain wrong (used factory one), it was too big an ID hole, fortunately the OD was the same as factory. The brake lever feels like it has a little wiggle up/down, not bad, but just slightly not the same thickness as stock... will see how it feels over the next couple of days and If it feels "wrong" I might put a shim washer in there (if I can find one that thin... it's really not off by much).

I also did wind up just grinding the little brake rod (as much as I didn't want to, I just wanted to get these on and ride for a couple weeks before my OH trip, don't want anything going wrong then). You forgot to tell how to get the rubber boot back on once you pulled the rod out.... a bit tricky, but a small flat bladed jewelers screwdriver and I got it to re-seat without tearing it up.

Overall, for <$50 shipped, not bad.... I do believe I am going to be paying for return of the wrong parts. Dealing with someone every other day due to time and language difference is a bit of a hassle, I asked about where to return the parts 3 times, finally got an address. I also asked about the "Seller pays return shipping within 3 days".... but nothing, I'll just pay to return them and then deal with it.