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Ferris Leets
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« on: August 02, 2009, 07:34:35 PM »

I just installed a set of adjustable levers.  It is one of the 3 things I missed from the Nomad.  I have short hands and the clutch engagement is right at the end of my reach.  The ones I got off E-bay seem to be very good quality, chromed, and pretty cheap at $25 a pair.  Now I have the clutch adjusted to where I want it and the brake is also closer to where I naturally lay my hand.
By the way I just got back from a Vulcan mini ralley in Pa.  There were more Goldwings than Vulcans.  Nice 450 mile round trip.
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Farther
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2009, 08:32:21 PM »

Got a link to the levers?
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 05:48:01 AM »

http://stores.ebay.com/i5motorcycle
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2009, 10:34:26 AM »

Appreciate it.
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 05:35:20 AM »

another link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Valkyrie-VTX-1800-ADJUSTABLE-CHROME-LEVERS_W0QQitemZ370240413318QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item56340c5e86&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245
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« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2009, 07:04:00 PM »

I received the levers today. Maybe I'm a bit slow lately but it looks like I got two different styles of adjustable brake levers and no clutch lever. I put the two-piece lever with a threaded adjusting wheel on the brake side no problem. The other lever looks like a Kawasaki style with a six position adjusting stop wheel on the top. It's too thick to fit in the housing and it doesn't look like it would work if it did fit. Duh? Before I fuss at the seller it would be nice if I was sure of what I was talking about. The plastic bags were marked part #'s 53170-KVO-006-CH and
53170-MCF-006-CH. I dumped both levers out of their bags at the same time so I don't know which is which......I know, I know. I was busy and missed my nap today.......
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2009, 06:13:41 AM »

Sounds to me like someone restocked a return without looking at it.  Mine both have the knurled brass wheel.  Both are two pieces, the Kaw setup is a push/push and the Honda is a push/release.  I don't know which number is which but I expect if you call they will be able to get it straightened out for you.  I do remember looking at the clutch side lever and thinking it was too thick but, it fit fine.  Bottom line -if they are that different the clutch is the wrong lever.
Mine went on with no problems and I am really happy with the fit/finish/function.   The only improvement I would make is that I have the clutch adjusted all of the way in and that is JUST enough for my short fat fingers.
If I can help in any way contactr me.
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alan
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2009, 10:27:56 AM »

I took some time and looked up part numbers and they did send me two brake levers. I sent them an email. This is the first thing I've got from fleabay for a loooong time as I got tired of the hassles and rips from the alleged "sellers"......... another bust. I dumped their stock a while ago as I could see which way they were heading. Thanks for the reply.
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2009, 12:24:46 PM »

I've never had a problem, until last month.  I bought a Valk seat, it was shipped and disappeared into the UPS blackhole.  Still waiting for a resolution.
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2009, 05:29:42 PM »

I emailed I5, who referred me to cbrmike@aol.com. I5 said to send cbrmike a pic of the wrong lever and he will send me the correct one. Sent a pic with copies of both emails....... now we'll see.......   

Who did Honda design those levers for?  I'll bet there isn't a Nippon bike engineer in the whole country with hands that big; except for maybe that basketball player what's his face?
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2009, 03:30:50 AM »

Just installed a set from GL1800 @ Vencowings.com and used the modifacations from this thread http://forums.delphiforums.com/valkyrie/messages?msg=13360.1 Levers are longer and wider best thing since sliced bread..

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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2009, 07:43:05 AM »

Who did Honda design those levers for?  I'll bet there isn't a Nippon bike engineer in the whole country with hands that big; except for maybe that basketball player what's his face?
The basketball player you referr to is Chinese and the Valkyrie was designed for the US market.
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2009, 12:54:49 PM »

Just installed a set from GL1800 @ Vencowings.com and used the modifacations from this thread http://forums.delphiforums.com/valkyrie/messages?msg=13360.1 Levers are longer and wider best thing since sliced bread..

Thanks Pete

Ditto here. I installed these about 18 months ago and they are great. I have mine set on "5" small hands.  Wink Took about 30 minutes to install.
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2009, 01:10:44 PM »

The ones I suggested need no modification.
The ones you bought look an awful lot like vulcan levers.  I am going to go home tonight and compare them to see.
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2009, 01:11:46 PM »

I've never had a problem, until last month.  I bought a Valk seat, it was shipped and disappeared into the UPS blackhole.  Still waiting for a resolution.

what kind of seat was it?  Just curious.
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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2009, 09:55:24 PM »

A stock I/S seat.  I got it really cheap, if it ever shows up.  I would like to lower my seating and I figure I can butcher one of them in the attempt.  If that doesn't work out I have a spare pan to send to Russel Daylong.  That way I won't be seatless while they build one.  I have a gel pad that I am going to try to inlet into the stock seat.
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« Reply #16 on: September 03, 2009, 03:38:00 AM »

The tale goes on and on......   cbrmike sent me another lever just like he promised. He sent me another brake lever just like the one I already have, although the part number on the package is for a clutch lever. He's going to send me ANOTHER lever........ I wonder what I'll get next. I told him I will send all the wrong levers back to him when, and if, I EVER get the correct lever. I suggested they might actually take the next lever out of the bag and look at it, match it with a picture of the correct lever before they send it to me. What bunch of maroons.......
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« Reply #17 on: September 03, 2009, 06:18:28 AM »

I'm still waiting for word about my missing seat!
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