Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club
July 13, 2025, 04:51:23 PM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Ultimate Seats Link VRCC Store
Homepage : Photostash : JustPics : Shoptalk : Old Tech Archive : Classifieds : Contact Staff
News: If you're new to this message board, read THIS!
 
VRCC Calendar Ad
Pages: [1]   Go Down
Send this topic Print
Author Topic: 1800 GW wide adjustable brake lever question  (Read 1402 times)
Icelander
Member
*****
Posts: 179


Snohomish, WA


« on: May 04, 2015, 07:41:15 PM »

Ok. I took a chance and bought a pair of these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-2014-GL1800-Wide-Chrome-Adjustable-5-Position-Lever-Set-Clutch-Brake-/301599204101?vxp=mtr


So I installed the brake lever and noticed that the part of the lever that actuates the master cylinder doesn't cover the actuating pad as well as the stock lever:
Here's the stock lever:


Here's the 1800 lever:


Has anybody else done this mod and had any problems? Any fixes?

Thanks!
Logged

1998 Valkyrie Tourer.

VRCC Member #36337
Louis Durocher
Member
*****
Posts: 86


'99 Interstate

Montreal,Canada


« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2015, 07:54:56 PM »

How is it on the clutch side. Does the switch work well?
Logged


Have a safe ride
Icelander
Member
*****
Posts: 179


Snohomish, WA


« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2015, 08:32:37 PM »

The clutch side is great! The stock unit was just slightly too far away for my stubby fingers without reaching for the lever. The 1800 lever set on position 2 is just the right distance for me.
Logged

1998 Valkyrie Tourer.

VRCC Member #36337
Attic Rat
Member
*****
Posts: 446


VRCC # 1962

Tulsa, OK


WWW
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2015, 06:07:26 AM »

I install them all the time. Big Bike Parts makes the ones that I am using. Just cut the little ear off the clutch lever and it will work fine
« Last Edit: May 06, 2015, 05:59:13 AM by Attic Rat » Logged

The Attic Rat Performance Works
Icelander
Member
*****
Posts: 179


Snohomish, WA


« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2015, 02:18:36 PM »

Thanks for getting back to me! So there's no worry about the lever being offset to the side of the plunger on the master cylinder?

Icelander
Logged

1998 Valkyrie Tourer.

VRCC Member #36337
PhredValk
Member
*****
Posts: 1531


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2015, 12:12:40 AM »

I've been riding with these levers for about 40K miles. You have to grind down the tab on the brake side, but once you've played with the clutch side to get her to start in gear, they work great.
Fred.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2015, 12:14:15 AM by PhredValk » Logged

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
VRCCDS0237
Mtn Valk
Member
*****
Posts: 108


North Ga.


« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2015, 04:02:56 AM »

Could someone please answer Icelander's question? I think he wants to know if it is normal that the Goldwing adjustable levers don't line up with the plunger to the master cylinder (brake side) as well as his stock levers did. Also, if grinding down the tab is what will remedy this. This would help me as well. Thank you.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2015, 04:18:20 AM by MTN VALK » Logged

J3
PharmBoy
Member
*****
Posts: 1058


Lawton, Ok


« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2015, 07:10:10 AM »

Icelander is correct.  The brake leaver doesn't line up as well as the Valk leaver does, but it works every time and covers more of the master cylinder plunger as the lever is pulled more.  I love mine for their looks, feel, and adjust-ability...Jim Smiley  (If anyone cut the tab off their brake leaver, you might ought to check and see if your brake light is functioning properly when that lever is pulled.)
Logged

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. ~Texas Guinan
4th Infantry Tet Vet
99 Interstate
97 Bumble Bee
97 Red & White
dreamchaser
Member
*****
Posts: 273

Portland, Oregon


« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2015, 09:02:01 AM »

Please humor me.  Are you guys using this leaver set on Valks?
Logged
Chrisj CMA
Member
*****
Posts: 14783


Crestview (Panhandle) Florida


« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2015, 09:53:40 AM »

Please humor me.  Are you guys using this leaver set on Valks?

Yes, I had them on my Valkyrie until the brake side was destroyed in an accident.  They are the best control handle upgrade you can do IMHO
Logged
dreamchaser
Member
*****
Posts: 273

Portland, Oregon


« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2015, 10:16:54 AM »

Thank you Chris. 
Logged
Icelander
Member
*****
Posts: 179


Snohomish, WA


« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2015, 12:00:44 PM »

I only had to cut the tab on the clutch side as it interfered with the full motion of the lever. The tab on the brake lever is bigger but doesn't interfere. I finally got to ride it today and the new levers are SO much better.

I made sure that the brake light switch is working and fully functional.
Logged

1998 Valkyrie Tourer.

VRCC Member #36337
Pages: [1]   Go Up
Send this topic Print
Jump to: