Rear brake levers

[Boosted]

So people, bent it twice now, really not keen to pay $200.70 for a genuine yamaha lever, anyone know of one lying around in a wreakers, or maybe a aftermarket one that could source from the states?

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)

Thoughts?

Cheers

[R6_kid]

Learn to ride bro! :niceone:

I guess it beats dropping the Gixxer though!

[vazza]

So people, bent it twice now, really not keen to pay $200.70 for a genuine yamaha lever, anyone know of one lying around in a wreakers, or maybe a aftermarket one that could source from the states?

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)

Thoughts?

Cheers

Source an aftermarket one from say.. watsons racing? $40 maybe? I went through so many on my YZ.. Sucked.

[Boosted]

having to remember its the rear foot one, not handle bars, there would b no way there would be one for $40 lol.... :) might give them a call tho, was there buying sprokets and chains hahaha

and dude, already dropped it haha.... good ol oggy knobs saved it pretty much tho :)

[barty5]

heat it up and bend it back

[Boosted]

Tis what ive been told, that might be the only option.... not paying 200 for a lil bit of metal, fuck that....

[jim.cox]

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)


Why not try fixing it yourself? Nothing to lose really.

Applying heat makes a difference - oven, gas torch or camp fire - even just a little - makes it much less likely to snap

[Spyke]

then once you fix it get one of those wire things that attach to it so it can't bend to far

[evoetr]

So people, bent it twice now, really not keen to pay $200.70 for a genuine yamaha lever, anyone know of one lying around in a wreakers, or maybe a aftermarket one that could source from the states?

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)

Thoughts?

Cheers

Bend it back, if it breaks ... Weld it.. ive seen some for $40 just got to remember where

[AllanB]

Alloy or steel?

You could easily weld up a new one using the existing spline mount. Maybe put a folding tip on it to take some of the force next time. :niceone:

[Bradz]

So people, bent it twice now, really not keen to pay $200.70 for a genuine yamaha lever, anyone know of one lying around in a wreakers, or maybe a aftermarket one that could source from the states?

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)

Thoughts?

Cheers

spose thats what happens when you have an off in culverts hey...:rolleyes:

[Boosted]

thanks guys :)

and nar wasn't that dam culvert it was b4 that :P lol coming down a nice slippery hill way to fast

[IIIRII]

KTM ones are NOT $400

[green machine]

Found this....you could ask if they would send to NZ
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/YAMAHA-YZ250F-NEW-BRAKE-PEDAL-LEVER-YZ-250F_W0QQitemZ110464578215QQcategoryZ35233QQcmdZVi ewItem

[flyingcr250]

KTM ones are NOT $400

BAM!!!:niceone::clap:

[green machine]

KTM ones are NOT $400

:zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz::zzzz:

[cave weta]

Tis what ive been told, that might be the only option.... not paying 200 for a lil bit of metal, fuck that....

rub it with soft cake of soap
put it in vice and heat with primus torch- the ones plumbers have- you should get one- very useful
when the soap turns black - it is at right temp to bend back.
let it cool naturaly

[cave weta]

then once you fix it get one of those wire things that attach to it so it can't bend to far

Dafyyd Roberts has them www.offroadimports.co.nz

[Chia]

then once you fix it get one of those wire things that attach to it so it can't bend to far

yea a brake snake :clap: it'll bling up ur bike

[vr4king]

Dafyyd Roberts has them www.offroadimports.co.nz


Is it possible to buy of him as no dealers near me

[Boosted]

Yeh that ebay link looks good, but ill give bending it back myself thanks for the tips guys :)

[Bradz]

Yeh that ebay link looks good, but ill give bending it back myself thanks for the tips guys :)

are you sure you'll be able to manage doing it yourself?? i know how you have difficulty when trying to park your bike on a little hill... thats learner type stuff..:banana:

[cave weta]

Is it possible to buy of him as no dealers near me

Better ask him that- just PM him:rolleyes:

[tommorth]

brake snake is just a bit of trace/snare wire couple off crimps and some plastic tube very easy to make up bits are available from a fishing shop etc clear tubeing can be got at mitre ten or plastic box or you could go fancy and get some fancy coloured silicon tubeing from one of the many boy racer parts shops or probaly even supercheap could even match up all your carb lines at the same time extra bling

that said I did get a premade one in a packet from zen lol

just bend the brake lever if you can't be arsed having a go take it to your local panel beater with some beer

[scott411]

DRC do them for well under $20,

http://www.dirtguide.co.nz/products/155-wheels_brakes_and_accessories/1447-drc_brake_snakes.aspx

any decent dealer should be able to get them, we stock them

[Chia]

are you sure you'll be able to manage doing it yourself?? i know how you have difficulty when trying to park your bike on a little hill... thats learner type stuff..:banana:

Was this before or after you boys got stuck into your booze last night...:apint:

[barty5]

brake snake is just a bit of trace/snare wire couple off crimps and some plastic tube very easy to make up bits are available from a fishing shop etc clear tubeing can be got at mitre ten or plastic box or you could go fancy and get some fancy coloured silicon tubeing from one of the many boy racer parts shops or probaly even supercheap could even match up all your carb lines at the same time extra bling

that said I did get a premade one in a packet from zen lol

just bend the brake lever if you can't be arsed having a go take it to your local panel beater with some beer

wouldnt bother with the hassle given they cost round $15

[Danger]

A couple of plastic zip ties work just as well.

[Boosted]

haha screw u Brad, its a heavy bike and didnt want it rolling into lees car :P hahaha

[Assasin]

DRC do them for well under $20,

http://www.dirtguide.co.nz/products/155-wheels_brakes_and_accessories/1447-drc_brake_snakes.aspx

any decent dealer should be able to get them, we stock them

Is that the little red book in all the stores but takes 6 months to get the stuff?

[green machine]

Is that the little red book in all the stores but takes 6 months to get the stuff?
Yeah that's it,but if you go to a decent shop it'll be there overnight,two days at the most..............

[xen]

Better ask him that- just PM him:rolleyes:

I stock them for $8 + $3post

[tommorth]

wouldnt bother with the hassle given they cost round $15

depends on how close ur local bike shop vs fishing shop and some people like makeing stuff for themselves

[paddy]

So people, bent it twice now, really not keen to pay $200.70 for a genuine yamaha lever, anyone know of one lying around in a wreakers, or maybe a aftermarket one that could source from the states?

Or even someone who could bend it back into shape :)

Thoughts?

Cheers

RedBaron has a rack with quite a collection, you may be able to find one that is exactly the same. Otherwise, as others have said, heat. Or take it to the local engineering shop and ask them to straighten it.

[vr4king]

So I made my own after scouting out what we had at work seems ok