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DaveS
26-05-08, 10:04 AM
I bent my rear brake lever when out doing some trails. I got caught in some bad ruts.
The design of the brake and the gear lever doesn't seem so great as the ends don't pivot to stop them getting caught.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2518705521_6807bf05e1_b.jpg

Any solutions?

I see Touratech do one for £54!!!!!!
http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/images/artikel/BIGIMAGE/01-041-0634-0_I_01.JPG?osCsid=fa94e5b42a5682fc86b751bb77645811
tonyk
26-05-08, 10:26 AM
Talk nice to Chunk and co. :D


Tony K
DaveS
26-05-08, 07:58 PM
Talk nice to Chunk and co. :D


Tony K

I don't know Chunk... what can he do with a bent lever? Does he work for Touratech? :D:D
I've hammered it back in to roughly the right shape but it's still not right. Think I might need to go and buy a second hand one.
J
26-05-08, 09:02 PM
Dave I think they are made of :sign4: my one's are always bending. but being made of :sign4: a pair of mole grips soon remodels them.:D:D
DaveS
27-05-08, 08:05 PM
Dave I think they are made of :sign4: my one's are always bending. but being made of :sign4: a pair of mole grips soon remodels them.:D:D
Well I've kicked it back in to shape a bit more, literally. :thumbright: But riding today it still feels a bit strange.
Chad
27-05-08, 08:08 PM
Well I've kicked it back in to shape a bit more, literally. :thumbright: But riding today it still feels a bit strange.feck me dave you dont take any prisoners do you:D:D:D:D that touratech one looks just the job dude:thumbup:

unless chunk has somthing up his sleve:D:D:D
YEN_POWELL
27-05-08, 08:41 PM
When you get it sorted, I've seen wire devices that connect the lever end to the bashplate or frame to stop it happening again in 'normal' use. Some people make their own, but I'm sure you can buy them.
Stormforce8
27-05-08, 09:14 PM
When you get it sorted, I've seen wire devices that connect the lever end to the bashplate or frame to stop it happening again in 'normal' use. Some people make their own, but I'm sure you can buy them.

Commonly known as a 'Brake Snake'

http://www.hammerheaddesignsinc.com/img/parts/BrakeSnakeweb.jpg

Easy to make - but really cheap anyway.
Venhill do them here (http://www.lgracing.co.uk/productdetails.php?productid=3316)
Also - see a pic of one mounted on this (http://www.ballards.cc/Text/1202878994209-7259/pC/1202869851119-8610/CATALOGUE-2008) page
Chad
28-05-08, 05:11 PM
Also - see a pic of one mounted on this (http://www.ballards.cc/Text/1202878994209-7259/pC/1202869851119-8610/CATALOGUE-2008) pagebloody hell jon that place is pure porn:D:D:D:D:D
piguglyshandydrinker
28-05-08, 06:21 PM
Impressive!

Another route is to get a replacement lever/pedal (or straighten the original) and buy a cheapo one for an off road bike with a sprung end, chop off the flexi end and weld/bolt it onto the remains of the BMW lever.

A bit like this on the Alp - ain't no oil painting but works.



http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/503/flexi_lever_Custom_.jpg.



Phil