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250-500cc Broke a clutch lever, what do you recommend? 14 wr300

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by wrtimmy, Nov 20, 2014.

  1. wrtimmy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300
    Broke my 14 wr300 clutch lever on the weekend, was an almost embarrassing crash too. Too much gas exiting a turn at what was little above walking speed on a slippery track. Slid out one way then back the other then over I went. Broke the lever at the ball end cut away.

    At least I could keep riding!

    Used to have a set of folding levers on my last bike, a CRF250R but don't particularly want to spend big dollars replacing it, but do want something better than factory. Less lever pressure would be a bonus though, but I'd rather spend that extra cash on fuel or 2t oil for next weekends ride!

    Does anyone have any suggestions

    Cheers,
    Tim
  2. lankydoug Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM 300en
    I bought a shorty lever for a KTM that fit my 09 WR250, it was about $15-$20 if I remember correctly
  3. shrubitup Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '00 TE610 (pretty much a WXE610)
    Other Motorcycles:
    Husaberg FE450, KTM 200EXC, Triumph
    The 2009+ yz450f OEM clutch lever and perch is nice. Comes with nice micro adjuster for lever position. Also has massive clutch free play adjuster and all pieces heavily rubber shrouded. Should be cheap but Honda OEM is real cheap price wise.
  4. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    if you bought a WR you are riding endure style
    buy bark busters, they protect your hands and levers
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  5. wrtimmy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300
    Cheers guys,

    Appreciate the input - I was hoping some units for Jap model bikes would suit!
    Stumbled across this nice looking Moose unit to suit 2010-2014 YZ450F's that looks like a decent bit of kit - would this fit?
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moose-Ez3-C...012-2013-2014-/400807656609?fits=Model:YZ450F

    2premo;
    I've got the standard factory brush guards, I prefer not to go the full around bark buster types.
    I've had a couple of mates break wrists because of those things, getting their hands caught in them in a crash.
  6. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    i have heard and also thought about getting injured like that..never knew anyone it happened to. you certainly have to be aware that they are installed. i could see if you held on too long how it may happen.
  7. wrtimmy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300
    Just bit the bullet and ordered one of those Moose EZ3 setups, standard length and also a shorty lever.
    Interested to see how it goes.

    And hopefully it fits!
  8. shrubitup Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Seattle WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '00 TE610 (pretty much a WXE610)
    Other Motorcycles:
    Husaberg FE450, KTM 200EXC, Triumph
    That`s not the OEM lever and perch I described but it should fit your bike.
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  9. wrtimmy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300
    Thanks mate,

    I was searching for the OEM one you mentioned and saw this pop up a bit and looked a bit interesting!
    Bit of a googling brought up some decent reviews from people which have tried it out so fingers crossed it works ok.

    Cheers,
  10. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    I thought the whole breaking wrists from barkbusters was an old wives tale?! first thing I do when about to throw a superman over the bars(which I try to avoid like the plague anyway) is put my arms & hands out to break(sorry) my fall & get as far away from the bike as possible so I don't cop 115kg in the back or head. would be very inconvenient & awkward though i must admit-think about everything you need at least one hand for;) .

    magura makes hydro conversion which is pretty nice but exy but otherwise go some sort of ezy pull(msr rator I think or pivot assist from ballards off road) with a nicely lubed & properly routed cable & shel be golden to use!
  11. jo360 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    perth australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1983 exc framed wr430 engine
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 520exc
    bloke i know rides with a guy who broke both wrists due to bark busters but i hate breaking levers so mine stay mounted.who knows he may have been as bad without them fitted.
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  12. Tommy V Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2002 WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    GasGas TXT280 trials
    I really like the MSR ProRaptor on both my 165 and WR300. It has a setting for easier pull. While your at it, get a Motion Pro Terminator cable and you will have a one finger, smooth clutch pull.
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  13. wrtimmy Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 WR300
    Alright well I finally got around to fitting up the Moose EZ3 clutch... yeah I know I've been slack...
    It felt pretty good, was definitely lighter than stock - but I managed to snap the bloody perch whilst tightening it up to the bar! Very frustrated!
    I think it was a combination of me having the perch too far along the bar, possibly on a slight bend... and tightening it up too tight.

    Either way - back to square one and need to order another bloody lever again.