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Old 02-11-08, 05:21 PM   #1
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Default Replacement Brake Lever - fairly standard fits?

OK, so whilst pushing my bike into position earlier, it tipped the wrong way a bit Fortunately it was held up by the handlebars falling into a big flower pot, so no scrathes anywhere!... except the last 2cm of the front brake lever snapped off.

1) Looking on ebay for replacements, lots say their front levers suit up to 04 and 06 models... have there been any changes that would mean they wouldn't fit my 08?

2) How come the clutch levers aren't adjustable? Any reason not to have an adjustable clutch lever?
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Old 02-11-08, 05:28 PM   #2
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The clutch levers aren't adjustable as it's a budget bike, not sure if that's the right term but it makes it more expensive so it comes without.

Wouldn't have thought the brake levers have changed since 2006.
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Old 02-11-08, 05:47 PM   #3
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OK, so whilst pushing my bike into position earlier, it tipped the wrong way a bit Fortunately it was held up by the handlebars falling into a big flower pot, so no scrathes anywhere!... except the last 2cm of the front brake lever snapped off.

1) Looking on ebay for replacements, lots say their front levers suit up to 04 and 06 models... have there been any changes that would mean they wouldn't fit my 08?

Looking on Alpha Sports, the part numbers are different for the 08 SV's from the earlier models.

http://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

It seems though that they are the same as on the DL and other Suzuki models.
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Old 02-11-08, 08:50 PM   #4
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I believe a clutch lever from another bike fits and is adjustable.
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Old 03-11-08, 12:49 PM   #5
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I believe a clutch lever from another bike fits and is adjustable.
Kawaski GPZ500, but to be honest you can find a whole cable clutch lever and perch on Ebay easier and cheaper.
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Old 03-11-08, 02:02 PM   #6
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Looking on Alpha Sports, the part numbers are different for the 08 SV's from the earlier models.

http://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

It seems though that they are the same as on the DL and other Suzuki models.
Wonder if the only difference between them is the style... am wondering if this will fit:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=270285722568

It's black (so would match the bike)... and cheap
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Old 03-11-08, 06:10 PM   #7
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you could try thefastone.co.uk they have many spares on there or even mandp.co.uk
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Old 09-11-08, 10:52 AM   #8
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you could try thefastone.co.uk they have many spares on there or even mandp.co.uk
thefastone.co.uk came up trumps - thanks
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