Cheapo lever and clutch switch? - SV650.org

17-02-13, 01:04 AM

Hi all I've just brought some shorty levers from china, after fitting today I noticed that the lever no longer operates the clutch switch!

Is this common (supposed to be like this) or have I brought a cheap piece of s*+t?

Any help would be helpful thanks mark

17-02-13, 05:49 AM

sorry i can help you on that one but mine has been bypassed so i dont need to pull the clutch in to start it maybe a idea for yours.
darrell

Geodude · 17-02-13, 08:38 AM

Some of the cheap levers have a cutout on the underside of the lever to operate the switch and some dont, so you pay your money and take your chance. Mine luckily had the cutout on the underside of the lever and are also adjustable (are yours?) but will only operate the switch on the top two settings. HTH

Edit: have you tried the old lever back on the bike just to make sure you didnt upset the switch when changing lever over? just a thought

Geodude · 17-02-13, 08:55 AM

Found a picture showing the small notch for switch next to mounting hole, does your new one have this and is it in the same position as the old one?

dirtydog · 17-02-13, 09:00 AM

Just bypass the switch then it's all sorted

17-02-13, 01:46 PM

Sorry should have said I've got a 2011 model! So I don't think that notch will make any difference

MJC-DEV · 17-02-13, 03:26 PM

I found that lever setting 1 wouldn't operate the switch. Not a problem for me as I use 3 but could have been fixed with a little packing in the lever switch slot.

17-02-13, 03:39 PM

Picture with new one fitted and old one next to it you can see that the new one does not have the downwards protruding tab to operate the switch, the bike will now start without pulling the clutch in

18-02-13, 04:09 PM

The bike needs the clutch switch operational as without it, even if bypassed will run in a neutral ignition and fueling map.

All injected Suzuki's are the same and on a GSXR600 06 onwards the bike looses around 30bhp!

18-02-13, 04:51 PM

Thanks guy I've now got in touch with the seller and he's sending me right one hopefully

17-02-13, 01:04 AM	#1
Sparky5583 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheapo lever and clutch switch? Hi all I've just brought some shorty levers from china, after fitting today I noticed that the lever no longer operates the clutch switch! Is this common (supposed to be like this) or have I brought a cheap piece of s*+t? Any help would be helpful thanks mark

17-02-13, 05:49 AM	#2
dazuk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clutch switch? sorry i can help you on that one but mine has been bypassed so i dont need to pull the clutch in to start it maybe a idea for yours. darrell

17-02-13, 08:38 AM	#3
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Clutch switch? Some of the cheap levers have a cutout on the underside of the lever to operate the switch and some dont, so you pay your money and take your chance. Mine luckily had the cutout on the underside of the lever and are also adjustable (are yours?) but will only operate the switch on the top two settings. HTH Edit: have you tried the old lever back on the bike just to make sure you didnt upset the switch when changing lever over? just a thought __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 17-02-13 at 09:01 AM.

17-02-13, 08:55 AM	#4
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Clutch switch? Found a picture showing the small notch for switch next to mounting hole, does your new one have this and is it in the same position as the old one? __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 17-02-13 at 08:59 AM. Reason: slow brain stubby fingers

17-02-13, 09:00 AM	#5
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	Re: Clutch switch? Just bypass the switch then it's all sorted __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

17-02-13, 01:46 PM	#6
Sparky5583 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clutch switch? Sorry should have said I've got a 2011 model! So I don't think that notch will make any difference

17-02-13, 03:26 PM	#7
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Clutch switch? I found that lever setting 1 wouldn't operate the switch. Not a problem for me as I use 3 but could have been fixed with a little packing in the lever switch slot. __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

18-02-13, 04:09 PM	#9
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheapo lever and clutch switch? The bike needs the clutch switch operational as without it, even if bypassed will run in a neutral ignition and fueling map. All injected Suzuki's are the same and on a GSXR600 06 onwards the bike looses around 30bhp!

18-02-13, 04:51 PM	#10
Sparky5583 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cheapo lever and clutch switch? Thanks guy I've now got in touch with the seller and he's sending me right one hopefully

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