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  • caltrop
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Front Brake Lever Not Stock?

    I got a 1980 GS450L with a broken front brake lever. I ordered a replacement handle from a 1980 GS550 off ebay, but it's the wrong thing.

    PartShark and BikeBandit both say it's the same part for all '80 450's & 550's, so I'm starting to wonder if the one I've got on my bike isn't stock. I realize now that it doesn't quite match the parts fiches either. It has a little flange protruding downward to actuate the brake light switch (see pictures below).


    The lever on my bike. Look familiar to anyone?


    What I got from ebay.

    Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
    Last edited by Guest; 07-02-2012, 03:41 PM. Reason: Bad Photos
    Tags: brake, brakes, front, handle, lever
    • Steve
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      • Jun 2005
      • 35925
      • southwest oHIo
      #2
      Originally posted by caltrop

      Look familiar to anyone?
      Yes, I have seen that red X before.

      How were you trying to attach a picture?
      Best to use a hosting site like PhotoBucket.

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        • caltrop
          #3
          Can you see me now? I think I fixed it.

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            • tom203
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              • Aug 2010
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              #4
              Originally posted by caltrop
              Can you see me now? I think I fixed it.
              The master cylinder looks like came off ninja 250- my son had one, and I remember the "1 1/4 " marking

              Edit; should have said.. "I think I remember.....
              Last edited by tom203; 07-02-2012, 04:38 PM. Reason: senility break
              1981 gs650L

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                • caltrop
                  #5
                  Actually, it says "1/2" on the front. I snooped some more, and between it and the handlebars, it identifies itself as a NISSIN 5C2. I take it that's not stock? I'd appreciate a confirmation just so I'll stop banging my head against a wall.

                  If anyone does know of what bikes this might be stock on, or how I might find out, that'd be great. I can't find a cheap replacement lever just by searching NISSIN.
                  Last edited by Guest; 07-02-2012, 05:00 PM.

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                    • bwringer
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                      #6
                      Yah, that's definitely off something else. No idea what, but I doubt it's even a Suzuki.

                      Your best bet might be to find a salvage yard nearby and see if you can locate a lever that works.

                      If you were in Indy, we'd head down to Cycle Recycle II and Rob could match it up by eye with a new lever in about two minutes. Maybe you have a similar old-skool shoppe around there somewhere with extensive experience in Japanese bikes.
                      Last edited by bwringer; 07-02-2012, 04:57 PM.
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                        • hampshirehog
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                          • Oct 2007
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                          #7
                          Looks to me like it's from an 80s Honda.
                          79 GS1000S
                          79 GS1000S (another one)
                          80 GSX750
                          80 GS550
                          80 CB650 cafe racer
                          75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
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