Adjustable Brake and Clutch levers

[mello dude]

Feels like I posted this before, but I cant find it.
Anyhoo, I have adjustable brake levers like the pic on my VFR that I really like. I specifically like the adjust number wheel on it.   I can change it in 2 seconds even while going down the road. Looking for one like it for the Valk... -- I thought someone said a GW is like that or any ideas?

Thanks!

[Jess from VA]

I seem to recall there were (or used to be) two sources for wheel-adjustable levers for 1800 goldwings that could be adapted for valk.

Here is an old post from the Delphi VRF forum on the subject, including cutting a tab off the clutch side lever.  Be sure to read the addendum added to this link; when I used them, I ended up with a a sticky brake light situation (just like the poster did), where when I released the brake lever, the brake light stayed on for 3-4 more seconds every time.  Had to dick around with the tension bolt to get it just right, not too tight or too lose.  

The links may no longer work.     http://forums.delphiforums.com/valkyrie/messages/?msg=13360.1

I had those levers on both my interstates, but over the years broke several of them, they are cast aluminum, and one good hit and they snap into pieces.  And I never trusted them at the extremely close reach settings.

The (nonadjustable) Kuryakyn wide chrome levers for Valk are far superior to the adjustable levers (and the skinny stock levers too), and have a bit of a shorter reach built into them than stock.  And they don't have to be modified.  Although with all Kuryakyn chrome parts, sometimes a bit of filing too-fat chrome is necessary.   https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/3747/wide-style-levers

[sandy]

Kuryakin sells adjustable levers that fit. I bought just the brake lever from them through a local service shop.

[ridingron]

part numbers?

[mello dude]

Kuryakin sells adjustable levers that fit. I bought just the brake lever from them through a local service shop.

Interested in the Kuryakyn part numbers on this one. I can't find any on their website.

Did a check on Partzilla, and apparently, OEM GL1800 has the thumb wheel adjusters.

[Bagger John - #3785]

Kuryakin sells adjustable levers that fit. I bought just the brake lever from them through a local service shop.

Did a check on Partzilla, and apparently, OEM GL1800 has the thumb wheel adjusters.

I'm running a set of black OEM GL1800 levers on my '01 I/S; this with the stock Valkyrie reservoirs.

They were plug and play. No fiddling whatsoever required to make them work.

[WintrSol]

I got mine from CycleMax, but they don't appear to have them now. They are the same as these, though: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-45-1206W/dp/B00WL3OYBU

[Ramie]

I've also looked at these but never pulled the lever.

https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Chrome-Clutch-Levers-Valkyrie/dp/B00X1OBUTM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pl_foot_top?ie=UTF8

[mello dude]

Kuryakin sells adjustable levers that fit. I bought just the brake lever from them through a local service shop.

Did a check on Partzilla, and apparently, OEM GL1800 has the thumb wheel adjusters.

I'm running a set of black OEM GL1800 levers on my '01 I/S; this with the stock Valkyrie reservoirs.

They were plug and play. No fiddling whatsoever required to make them work.

I looked thru quite a few GL year model fische, and levers..  wondering now, are all years black? Hoping to find the OEM standard silver....

[Bagger John - #3785]

I looked thru quite a few GL year model fische, and levers..  wondering now, are all years black? Hoping to find the OEM standard silver....

Let me look through my old issues of Wing World and see if I can find an OEM silver set on a given bike. As I recall, all 1800 levers are black with the chrome adjustment knobs.

[Gnarly]

I used the silver adjustable ones from Show Chrome....$54.
Best price I found was on evilBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254180382242

Hope that helps!

[h13man]

Kury Wides and a VTX1800 clutch MC.

[Bagger John - #3785]

Kury Wides and a VTX1800 clutch MC.

The Kuryakyn adjustable wide levers (currently running a set on my Tourer) required filing, machining and fiddling, and even then I experience a slight amount of drag if the pivot hardware isn't well lubricated.

[mello dude]

Unless I find a Honda OEM silver solution, I am thinking to grab the GL1800 black levers.
For the moment, I need plug and play.....my bank account for fiddling on this bike is presently empty.
I'm having fun at the moment trying to get the front brakes to fully bleed.....  

[Bagger John - #3785]

I looked at an online parts listing for the last model year Gold Wing - the 2000 Aspencade. It shows a brushed aluminum finish, non-adjustable lever like our Valkyries use.

Next, I headed to FleaBay and searched for "GL1500 levers". Of course, lots of Valkyrie listings - but those from the 'Wings are as noted above - brushed aluminum and non-adjustable.

May want to check the 'Bay for OEM GL1800 levers. I got my set for under $20, IIRC.

[mello dude]

I looked at an online parts listing for the last model year Gold Wind - the 2000 Aspencade. It shows a brushed aluminum finish, non-adjustable lever like our Valkyries use.

Next, I headed to FleaBay and searched for "GL1500 levers". Of course, lots of Valkyrie listings - but those from the 'Wings are as noted above - brushed aluminum and non-adjustable.

May want to check the 'Bay for OEM GL1800 levers. I got my set for under $20, IIRC.

John , thanks for your efforts..

[steveB (VRCC UK)]

Mello - take a look at https://avdb-moto.fr/shop/en/adjustable-and-foldable-brake-lever/2195-adjustable-brake-lever-folding-honda-goldwing-1800.html#/20-color-red - I'm using their GL1800 non foldable version (in black/titanium) on my 1500 Valk.

[Avanti]

You need to check the part number of each of the fasteners for these levers, I believe they are different.

[mello dude]

Mello - take a look at https://avdb-moto.fr/shop/en/adjustable-and-foldable-brake-lever/2195-adjustable-brake-lever-folding-honda-goldwing-1800.html#/20-color-red - I'm using their GL1800 non foldable version (in black/titanium) on my 1500 Valk.

Those are interesting design Steve, the vendor is French. Not sure I  want to go there....

[-mike-]

...
I had those levers on both my interstates, but over the years broke several of them, they are cast aluminum, and one good hit and they snap into pieces.  And I never trusted them at the extremely close reach settings.

Thanks for keeping me off buying these!

-mike-

[mello dude]

I'm gonna buy new GL1800 , so do I need the bearing bolts new to? Or can I reuse the Valk bolts/cap nuts?

Thxz




(Jeez, this Valk project is a money pit!)

[Bagger John - #3785]

I'm gonna buy new GL1800 , so do I need the bearing bolts new to? Or can I reuse the Valk bolts/cap nuts?

That's what I did with mine, as indicated above. "Plug and Play".

(Jeez, this Valk project is a money pit!)

Remind me to show you receipts for my two. 

[KG]

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Got this part number from Bob at atticrat performance while I was at his shop.

You have to trim a small piece off the bottom of the clutch lever that is used to disengage the cruise on a gold wing. But you can't see it when it's installed

Also while they are off I would order new seals and push rods and the clutch lever bushing

[The emperor has no clothes]

Show chrome 18-111BC
Got this part number from Bob at atticrat performance while I was at his shop.

You have to trim a small piece off the bottom of the clutch lever that is used to disengage the cruise on a gold wing. But you can't see it when it's installed

Also while they are off I would order new seals and push rods and the clutch lever bushing

I've never thought of replacing the pushrod. They always seemed fine after cleaning them up. But definitely the rubber boots and the bushings.

[mello dude]

I'm gonna buy new GL1800 , so do I need the bearing bolts new to? Or can I reuse the Valk bolts/cap nuts?

Thxz


(Jeez, this Valk project is a money pit!)

Received the new GL1800 levers.....they are about an inch longer than the Valkyries. Not really wild about it, trying to decide whether to use them....

[baldo]

Show chrome 18-111BC
Got this part number from Bob at atticrat performance while I was at his shop.

You have to trim a small piece off the bottom of the clutch lever that is used to disengage the cruise on a gold wing. But you can't see it when it's installed

Also while they are off I would order new seals and push rods and the clutch lever bushing

You beat me to it. Bob's putting them on mine....

[Avanti]

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I did not like how loose the bushing fit to pivot pin was so I made new bushings for the levers.

[mello dude]

Show chrome 18-111BC
Got this part number from Bob at atticrat performance while I was at his shop.

You have to trim a small piece off the bottom of the clutch lever that is used to disengage the cruise on a gold wing. But you can't see it when it's installed

Also while they are off I would order new seals and push rods and the clutch lever bushing

You beat me to it. Bob's putting them on mine....

Post up photos when you get it back.....