Steel gear lever for XC

Dwaine Dibbley

Dwaine Dibbley

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Hi,

Just been down to Moto Sport svcs in St Helens and went through all their new steel gear levers until i found one that matches the original alloy lever on my XChallenge.

I had read on the Adventure sport website that ones off a Yamaha WR, or YZ fits, i did find this fitment this morning, but the one i got is even closer to the original.

It is; part No GP240 which fits a KX60, 84-02.

It`s perfect, and at only £10 brand new it`s not worth mucking about with secondhand levers.

Their phone number is; 01744 612902

Hope this helps someone.
 
If you make the lever too strong, the gearchange shaft breaks off, so be cautious.

Timpo.
 
Hi Timpo,

Thats why i have put a cheapo steel lever on so it can bend, instead of the original strong alloy one which apparently is strong enough not to give and snap the shaft.

It`s only a matter of time with my riding ability that something breaks , or i trash it anyway!!
 
Good move, Dwaine.
Also, original single F650GS bits will fit, although I found the geometry of one I gear lever I tried a little odd (it may already have been bent!)
The levers from the F650GS (origional) work as replacements as well, these may be easier to source cheaply non-OEM.
 
Hi Dwaine, I've been looking to change mine for the same reason but haven't found one to match - perhaps until now! Apparently Mr Pavey et al change them for those fitted to the 650GS and I was going to do this, until I realised they're not "sprung" at all. Sounds like for tenner these aren't sprung either are they?

Cheers
 
pinkytiff said:
Hi Dwaine, I've been looking to change mine for the same reason but haven't found one to match - perhaps until now! Apparently Mr Pavey et al change them for those fitted to the 650GS and I was going to do this, until I realised they're not "sprung" at all. Sounds like for tenner these aren't sprung either are they?

Cheers
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it's ok, the original 650 GS levers are made from cheese, and while they aren't sprung, can easily be pulled back into shape.

It's just a little hard changing gear when you realise the lever is actually hiding under the foot peg.:eek:

The gear lever is actually the only gripe i have with what is a brilliant bike, i just wish there was a bit more protection for it.

Even with the touratech bash plate fitted, there doesn't seem to be a lot more protection offered for it...
 
Yep the one i bought for £10 has a sprung tip, and as i said before it is almost a perfect copy of the shape of the original one.

I did try to find a secondhand one off a 650GS, but for a tenner for a brand new lever, it just isn`t worth faffing about.
 
Thanks for the Info DD.

Just got myself an XC and heard I have to do this mod, at that price even I can't complain.

Matt
 
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