Adjusting Front Brake Lever

sneakercat · 03-17-2010, 11:10 AM

Alright, got my rear brake, clutch, mirrors and headlight adjusted. Just can't seem to figure out how to bring that front brake lever closer without engaging it. Currently it's too far out- I can only grasp it with the ends of the first knuckles of three fingers, and can't really cover it at all. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

alantf · 03-17-2010, 11:30 AM

Most of the other bikes I've had have had an adjusting knob on the brake lever. Luckily, the gz's brake lever is fine for me (& I don't have big hands), so all I can think of is that as a new rider you think that you need to get your whole hand round the brake lever. I've just been to check my bike out, because I couldn't think how I gripped the brake lever. I've found that I can just reach over the lever & this stops me just fine. Sometimes I just use a couple of fingers. I really do feel that it's more to do with being a novice rider than a problem with the bike.

JWR · 03-17-2010, 12:22 PM

This is just resting on lever.

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This is full stop.

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Hope this helps.

zenbutcher · 03-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Hey thanks, JWR... I've been wondering the same thing.

blaine · 03-17-2010, 12:33 PM

There is a knob numbered 1 to 4 it gives you a little adjustment.

Easy Rider · 03-17-2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

There is a knob numbered 1 to 4 it gives you a little adjustment.

WHAT ??
Not on MY GZ there wasn't.

alantf · 03-17-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

There is a knob numbered 1 to 4 it gives you a little adjustment.

WHAT ??
Not on MY GZ there wasn't.

Nor mine! :??:

patrick_777 · 03-17-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

There is a knob numbered 1 to 4 it gives you a little adjustment.

You have an aftermarket adjustable brake lever. Most bikes do not come with them.

blaine · 03-17-2010, 02:13 PM

ok, I did not know that, THANKs

mrlmd1 · 03-17-2010, 08:28 PM

My '99 GZ had it, stock, and it's operation was in the owner's manual.

03-17-2010, 11:10 AM	#1
sneakercat Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 9	Adjusting Front Brake Lever Alright, got my rear brake, clutch, mirrors and headlight adjusted. Just can't seem to figure out how to bring that front brake lever closer without engaging it. Currently it's too far out- I can only grasp it with the ends of the first knuckles of three fingers, and can't really cover it at all. Any suggestions? Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-17-2010, 11:30 AM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever Most of the other bikes I've had have had an adjusting knob on the brake lever. Luckily, the gz's brake lever is fine for me (& I don't have big hands), so all I can think of is that as a new rider you think that you need to get your whole hand round the brake lever. I've just been to check my bike out, because I couldn't think how I gripped the brake lever. I've found that I can just reach over the lever & this stops me just fine. Sometimes I just use a couple of fingers. I really do feel that it's more to do with being a novice rider than a problem with the bike. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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03-17-2010, 12:22 PM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever This is just resting on lever. [attachment=1:fu1wxz3l]IMG_3494.JPG[/attachment:fu1wxz3l] This is full stop. [attachment=0:fu1wxz3l]IMG_3495.JPG[/attachment:fu1wxz3l] Hope this helps. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
zenbutcher Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 57	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever Hey thanks, JWR... I've been wondering the same thing.
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03-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever There is a knob numbered 1 to 4 it gives you a little adjustment. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-17-2010, 02:13 PM	#9
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever ok, I did not know that, THANKs __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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03-17-2010, 08:28 PM	#10
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Adjusting Front Brake Lever My '99 GZ had it, stock, and it's operation was in the owner's manual.
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