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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: J.Y.Kelly on December 08, 2013, 11:52:24 AM

Title: XBR500 mods
Post by: J.Y.Kelly on December 08, 2013, 11:52:24 AM

I have restricted movement of the fingers in my right hand. Does anyone know of any span adjustable brake levers that would fit my XBR?
Matching clutch lever would also be good.
Kelly.

Title: Re: XBR500 mods
Post by: SteveC#222 on December 08, 2013, 12:25:11 PM

You can definitely fit a CBR600 front brake lever as I had one on my XBR - not sure if it will give you enough adjustment. About £13 from Wemoto for the basic adjustable or £65 for the singing and dancing 'race' version ( which does seem to have more adjustment  :-\)

(http://images.wemoto.com/full/LEVER_BRAKE_FRONT_HONDA/10033162.jpg)

Title: Re: XBR500 mods
Post by: JOOLZ on December 08, 2013, 02:50:21 PM

I have NSR 250 levers on mine, they fit straight on

Title: Re: XBR500 mods
Post by: J.Y.Kelly on December 08, 2013, 07:29:29 PM

Quote from: JOOLZ on December 08, 2013, 02:50:21 PM

I have NSR 250 levers on mine, they fit straight on

I've noticed it depends on which year the NS250 is, as to whether they are reach adjustable or not.
What model year are yours from?

Title: Re: XBR500 mods
Post by: J.Y.Kelly on December 08, 2013, 07:31:38 PM

Quote from: SteveC#222 on December 08, 2013, 12:25:11 PM

You can definitely fit a CBR600 front brake lever as I had one on my XBR - not sure if it will give you enough adjustment. About £13 from Wemoto for the basic adjustable or £65 for the singing and dancing 'race' version ( which does seem to have more adjustment  :-\)

(http://images.wemoto.com/full/LEVER_BRAKE_FRONT_HONDA/10033162.jpg)

Thanks for the info. Do you know if the clutch lever fits?

Title: Re: XBR500 mods
Post by: SteveC#222 on December 08, 2013, 07:52:42 PM

Not 100% sure but I seem to remember the adjustable clutch levers were for hydraulics not cable operation.