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  • rockhammer
    #1

    New bars now controls to big?

    Hello

    I have posted about other issues I had installing drag bars on my 82 gs850L and I have one final issue to resolve. After installing the bars now my brake master cylinder is in the way. I cannot adjust the lever into the proer lower posistion because the banjo bolt comes into contact with the bolt that tightens to hold the fork in place. Looks like I need to replace it right? I think I need one with a reservoir that is separate? This would give me more room since the brake cable will connect directly to the lever with out having to first go through a master cylinder.

    Can any one suggest one that is decent that does not cost an arm and a leg?
    Or is there another solutions that I am not thinking of?


    Also my clutch lever is to big where it comes out of the lever and gets adjusted. Are the old clutch levers beefier? Would a new matching clutch lever be more compact? The problem I am having is with the grip and choke in place the adjustment end is almost touching the cluster.

    Is there any other set up I should consider to correct this problem?

    Gratsi
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    • BigD_83
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      • May 2011
      • 4872
      • Vancouver
      #2
      I think I need some good pictures to understand your setup before offering any suggestions.
      '83 GS650G
      '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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        • twr1776
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          • Jul 2005
          • 1826
          • NORTHWEST INDIANA - AKA THE REGION
          #3
          RH, I tried Superbike bend and the M/C was too close to the stock cluster on my 82. I then got the Daytona bend and they just made it. Are there any wider drag bars available? Pics would be good.......The Daytonas as I recall are 29 and change wide.
          82 GS850L - The Original http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ePics067-1.jpg
          81 GS1000L - Brown County Hooligan http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ivePics071.jpg
          83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
          06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
          AKA "Mr Awesome" ;)

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            • rockhammer
              #4
              Originally posted by BigD_83
              I think I need some good pictures to understand your setup before offering any suggestions.
              Took me about eight hours but I figured it out.; Thank for your reply.

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                • rockhammer
                  #5
                  Originally posted by twr1776
                  RH, I tried Superbike bend and the M/C was too close to the stock cluster on my 82. I then got the Daytona bend and they just made it. Are there any wider drag bars available? Pics would be good.......The Daytonas as I recall are 29 and change wide.
                  ill take pics and post.

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                    • ChicagoBob
                      #6
                      I solved this problem with a new MC from Mike's XS, one with the brake line outlet on the front, rather than on the side. Cost about $60, if I recall correctly.

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