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Posted by Bucko
- March 23, 2022, 19:10:12 PMI finally received the levers. They're about a half inch shorter than the OEM levers (that should be OK) and have a slightly different than OEM adjuster mechanism (see pix below). The adjusters only have 4 positions (OEM have 5) and in typical Chinesium fashion: while settings 1, 2 and 3 progressively move the lever farther away from the bar, position 4 brings the lever closest to the bar. I was hoping I might be able to swap in the 5 position adjust from the OEM levers but that's a no go.
Can't tell if the finish, somewhere between semi-gloss black and flat black, is paint or powder coat. It'll be interesting to see how long the finish holds up.
Haven't put them on yet to ensure the fit is right but just eyeballing it looks like they'll fit. I'll take some before/ after pix of the levers along with new grips and bars when I get around to putting them on.
Posted by tj
- March 09, 2022, 15:32:31 PMQuote from: Bucko on March 06, 2022, 01:11:59 AMLooks like it to me.Also appear to be 4 position adjustable so maybe they're the same ones from webbike that tj mentioned?
Posted by Bucko
- March 06, 2022, 01:11:59 AMOrdered a set I found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XNZ9BEK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Curiously, they're no showing as 'currently unavailable' - maybe I got the last set (I don't have them yet)??
They look to be a semi-gloss (I'd prefer gloss but they'll do) black. All the other ones I found were flat black. Also appear to be 4 position adjustable so maybe they're the same ones from webbike that tj mentioned?
Posted by Old Drifter
- March 02, 2022, 07:48:12 AMFound some on Ebay from the UK. Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic 1998-2002 [OEM Style] [Black Brake Clutch Levers]
Posted by Bucko
- March 01, 2022, 20:00:31 PMI found some flat black ones but I'd prefer gloss back if it's an option. At this point, I'm considering getting a spare set powder coated.
Posted by Bucko
- June 24, 2021, 17:15:16 PMWill Check it out. Thanks TJ.
Posted by tj
- June 24, 2021, 06:48:54 AMAbout 5 years ago, IIRC I bought mine from Webike in japan. They are black and are 4 position adjustable instead of 5. Maybe worth a visit.
Posted by Bucko
- June 23, 2021, 17:50:09 PMBump. Sill looking for black OEM style leaver if anyone knows of a source.
Posted by Bucko
- June 09, 2021, 01:05:02 AMAnyone know where I can find OEM style adjustable clutch and brake levers only in black (to fit a 99 1500)? I've seen them over the years on the net, not 100% sure they're for 1500's but they look the same or similar.