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adjustable front brake lever

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by alexleon809, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. alexleon809

    alexleon809 New Member

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    Hi you all
    I just read in a classic motorcycle magazine of this month an article , about xj550 and one of the topics that they talked about was the (adjustable front brake lever)
    Does any one how to adjust this lever , my bike xj550 1981 I feel the break kind of low , thx you all for your help and thumbs up for this magazine who mentioned the legendary xj550 , love it
    thx a lot
    alexleon809
    ps this is the link
    www.motorcycleclassics...jzbea.aspx
     
    alexleon809, Apr 23, 2012
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  2. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    The "Adjustment" on the Brake Lever is for Knuckle's-Over.

    Grab the Brake Lever and Pull it to where you have pressure developed.
    Loosen the Lock Nut and Turn the Cross-head Screw to Adjust the Lever Angle at the point of resistance.

    Set the Lever at the most comfortable point for you to be able to:
    Use the Front Brake to Control your Speed
    (with a comfortable Grip, ... to 'Check-speed' ... AND still be able to roll-on some Power with Fingers NOT engaged by the Brake Lever).

    A "Circle-Changeup" Grip works pretty well.
    Thumb and Index Finger able to work the Throttle.
    Middle and Ring Finger ABLE to ::: Ride ::: the Brake.
     
    RickCoMatic, Apr 24, 2012
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    Hi. If your brake feels "kind of low", does that mean that it feels mushy and/or lack strong stopping power? If you have the original rubber brake hose, then you should replace the line and rebuild the master cylinder & caliper. The rubber seals in the MC and caliper were only rated to be in service 4 years and then get replaced! The 30-year old line is fatigued inside and expands when you brake, thus not properly transferring the pressure to the caliper. You could experience a failure!
     
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    Haven't heard about these...any have a pic they can post?
     
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    There is only one position for the front brake lever & that is the correct one, think what you got there, it's not a cable. You need 5-8mm free play at the lever end. simple.
     
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