FJ1200 engraved adjustable levers

aviationfred · April 03, 2018, 07:19:54 PM

I found these FJ1200 engraved adjustable levers on eBay. They are inexpensive from China. They look pretty good. I will take more photos once they are installed.

Fred

Charlie-brm · April 03, 2018, 08:07:09 PM

Nice find!

I take it those match up with the OEM master cylinders (or you'll know for sure once they arrive). Keep us posted.
I would buy 2 sets; 1 set for backup once the first set gets abused.

aviationfred · April 03, 2018, 10:18:35 PM

Quote from: Charlie-brm on April 03, 2018, 08:07:09 PM
Nice find!

I take it those match up with the OEM master cylinders (or you'll know for sure once they arrive). Keep us posted.
I would buy 2 sets; 1 set for backup once the first set gets abused.

These are photos that I took. I have them on hand. I will install them by the end of the week.

Fred

aviationfred · April 03, 2018, 11:51:43 PM

These levers come in a variety of colors.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Adjustable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-For-Yamaha-FJ1200-FJ-1200-1986-1997/183120459783?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Also, they are NOT for the ABS master cylinders.

Fred

FJ_Hooligan · April 04, 2018, 08:45:21 AM

I wasn't aware that the ABS bikes used different brake master cylinders. I don't think they do

I thought only the brake light switch was different. That possibly makes the lever different?

aviationfred · April 04, 2018, 09:15:34 PM

The levers are installed. A word of caution. The clutch lever, even in position 1, is still pretty far out. Folks with large hands may really like these.

Fred

big r · April 04, 2018, 10:35:50 PM

Those look pretty dam good Fred

PaulG · April 05, 2018, 06:44:44 PM

Quote from: big r on April 04, 2018, 10:35:50 PM
Those look pretty dam good Fred

Yes they do... but now they clash with the worn out paint on the m/c cap...

......

Charlie-brm · April 06, 2018, 12:17:47 AM

Fred. I'm trying to eliminate some uncertainty on my part that I can use these levers you just got. When I bought OEM style levers last year for my 1985 FJ1100, the Yamaha part number that matched up correctly to the images I'm posting of my old one is 36Y-83912-00 which every reference says is for years 85 and up (86-93 or 86-95 depending on the seller). The references I've found for 1984-85 don't have the second hole for the brass bushing. I can't tell from any images of the Ebay extendables if they will mount up and function like the ones I need, ie like my posted images. It's possible my master cylinder was changed by a P.O.

Urban_Legend · April 06, 2018, 12:54:35 AM

Hi Charile

If yo can give me 24 hours, I can confirm it they will fit on my 84 FJ. I have just bought a set of these ( with out the engraving) to fit newer FJR style Clutch MC. I do know that it has the spot for the brass bushing.

Mark

Urban_Legend · April 06, 2018, 03:07:50 AM

Charlie. Your clutch leaver is different toy FJ1100 one, so the new lever won't fit mine, but it may fit yours

Mark

Charlie-brm · April 06, 2018, 11:50:08 AM

Well look at that! The new one on the right of your photo looks to be what I need. You say you ordered it with no engraving? Can you provide a link to those please.
That would suit me since mine is not a 1200 but an 1100 (I re-read my post of last night and see I made some typos as to the year of my bike. It's a 1984, not 1985), and I'm not much for emblazoning logos on me or my toys in any case

I think I'll like the colour scheme "Titanium".

Now, does anyone know where to find bar ends that will at least look like satin finish bare steel/stainless steel? I used to sand mine down to bare metal and loved the look but they wouldn't stop corroding, even with umpteen clear coats. I'm assuming the real deal heavy ends provide a benefit I won't get with aluminum products.

aviationfred · April 06, 2018, 03:19:37 PM

Quote from: Charlie-brm on April 06, 2018, 11:50:08 AM

Now, does anyone know where to find bar ends that will at least look like satin finish bare steel/stainless steel? I used to sand mine down to bare metal and loved the look but they wouldn't stop corroding, even with umpteen clear coats. I'm assuming the real deal heavy ends provide a benefit I won't get with aluminum products.

I found these when I did the upside down fork conversion on my '89. They are solid stainless steel and very heavy. I have seen 2 versions. A short version, which I used, weighs 14oz each. The long version weighs 16oz each. The brand is HVMP
I ordered mine from eBay.

https://goo.gl/images/VCA1aR

Fred

Urban_Legend · April 06, 2018, 05:37:14 PM

Charlie
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F273045930052

aj52 · April 06, 2018, 09:23:02 PM

Quote from: FJ_Hooligan on April 04, 2018, 08:45:21 AM
I wasn't aware that the ABS bikes used different brake master cylinders. I don't think they do

I thought only the brake light switch was different. That possibly makes the lever different?

On the PartsnMore site the clutch levers has the same OEM number(1AE-83912-00) for both FJ1200 & FJ1200A.
The brake lever for the FJ1200 (36Y-83922-00) and for FJ1200A it is (3YA-83922-00).

So maybe there is an difference between the non-ABS and the ABS on the brake lever.

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