1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Generic clutch and brake levers and perches

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Picklito, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    What are y'all using for an inexpensive clutch/brake lever set? Want some generics to temporarily run on my 81/82 430's while the 'real' pieces are getting gathered up. Thanks.
  2. Chisler Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    British Columbia, Chilliwack River Valley
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR 300 Husqvarna
    I run the Pro Taper low profile on my bike and I love it .... fully adjustable ... as for the price I didn’t think it was too bad.
  3. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Ha Ha. Perhaps you have not yet fully realized what a cheap-@$$ Picklito really is? I'm looking at eBay copies. Used to use Sunline but they seem to be long gone.
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  4. ct cr430 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Connecticut , litchfield county
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 cr 430
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 honda crf450
    I had a set of “moose “ levers and perched on my cr430 for a while but when I rebuilt the lower end I had a longer clutch arm placed on the engine then had clutch issues . Felt ok when cold but as the engine warmed up had a lot of clutch drag . Placed a magura assembly on the bars for the clutch and back to normal . The moose lever and perch was for a Honda . I do have an extended front brake arm on the wheel for better leverage and the same moose set were ok on that .
  5. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    EMGO has a pair for around $20/25. The correct OEM Magura (split perch) run about $80 a pair - new.

    There was an in-depth article in the Husky Newsletters that explained the pivot placement / mechanical advantage / stroke / etc. of a Magura and how many problems that people comment on in regard to bad brake feel and clutch not working can be attributed to levers other than a Magura.
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  6. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    The typical Honda/Honda copies are nice, but can be a little short on cable pull for the clutch. EMGO is one I was thinking of but I couldn't remember that name! Thanks.
  7. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
  8. redman Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    77 360 automatic
    Other Motorcycles:
    ec200 Gas Gas
    they look pretty nice, I like the short levers. Interested in how well they work when installed.
  9. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    I'll post a report. Could have the clutch drag as mentioned above. These are definitely 'ol skool' clutches. If we could install a fishing reel at the end of the cable they'd work great!
  10. 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 never been able to get cheap lever to work well on the swedes. not enough engagement..
    just run some bark busters and never hurt your mags again
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