Clutch lever for small hands for M50 - help - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

easypete · 06-01-2006, 08:18 PM

Ok... been a while since I've been on here.... been a whirlwind of events in the last 4 months ending up w/ me on a FZ1.

My wife now is riding the M50. I also ride the bike (commuter bike, as I had always planned). I have the ISO grips on it, but my wife is pretty short (5'3" w/ small hands - men's small gloves w/ plenty of room in finger tips).

She is having trouble reaching the clutch lever. With the brake lever on 5, she has no trouble.

I don't want to get rid of the grips and go back to the OEM's, so I need a solution.

Is there an adjustable reach clutch lever out there?

Is there a short reach lever?

Thanks,

EP

blackie1491 · 06-01-2006, 08:31 PM

There are levers that are curved in more, but to match, you loose the adjustable brake. The maker of your grips also makes levers, check their site.

easypete · 06-02-2006, 11:17 AM

I sent a request to Kuryakyn since the grips were Kuryakyn about what would decrease my wife's reach.

They replied that this lever:
http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...Category_Code=

will have less reach and will fit.

I have an '05 M50, and it says through '04 - - will it work? For those of you that have changed to these levers, do they decrease the reach?

Thanks for the help.
EP

soundcolor99 · 06-02-2006, 01:09 PM

www.denniskirk.com

DLy · 06-02-2006, 01:13 PM

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the clutch levers deviated from other suzuki cruisers. It will probably work. But again, I'm not 100% sure...so it's kind of a wonder why I'm even posting. lol

jpwM50 · 06-02-2006, 02:22 PM

They look the same as in this thread. They say on their site it fits.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...t=clutch+lever

vhmike73 · 06-04-2006, 12:24 PM

EP,
The Kuryakyn 7425 levers will fit on the M50, as I have them on my bike. However, they differ a bit from the picture in that they are more rounded than what the picture appears- there is no distinct ridge down the center of the blade. Also, the brake lever is NON-Adjustable on these levers...as they sit on my bike, it seems that the brake side equated to the factory '3' setting. I don't really know if they reduce reach, other than with more surface area to grab on to (there is more metal to grab, so her fingertips might catch them a bit better than the thin factory blades). I've posted a few pics of my setup (7425 levers with ISO Grips), though nothing from a "over the top" kind of view...but it's an idea.

MidnightD · 10-28-2006, 10:58 PM

Ok, my first post, and found this thread. I decided on an M50 - have to have it lowered 2 inches first, but then figured out I can't reach the clutch lever with my little hands - (womens XS). I have been reading about the Kuryakyn levers, but from what I read, they really do not shorten the reach, are just fatter. Any suggestions, or anyone know of a clutch lever that is more curved? If I can't find something that will work, I will have to rethink the M50 purchase. (planning to buy on Sat) - just finished my motorcycle class today with flying colors!

Thank you!

nickmimi · 10-29-2006, 11:26 PM

I also bought the Kury levers and they do not shorten the grip. They do have more surface area to grab.

06-01-2006, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
easypete In Training Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05 M50 Blue Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 138	Clutch lever for small hands for M50 - help Ok... been a while since I've been on here.... been a whirlwind of events in the last 4 months ending up w/ me on a FZ1. My wife now is riding the M50. I also ride the bike (commuter bike, as I had always planned). I have the ISO grips on it, but my wife is pretty short (5'3" w/ small hands - men's small gloves w/ plenty of room in finger tips). She is having trouble reaching the clutch lever. With the brake lever on 5, she has no trouble. I don't want to get rid of the grips and go back to the OEM's, so I need a solution. Is there an adjustable reach clutch lever out there? Is there a short reach lever? Thanks, EP __________________ Jardine 2:2 Slashcuts, Thunder Tornado (Black/Black), Techlusion TFI, ISO grips w/ throttle boss, Ellipse mirrors, Switchblade pegs, Forward Control Kit, Americana Soft Seat upgrade, and Debadged.

06-02-2006, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
easypete In Training Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '05 M50 Blue Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 138	Kuryakyn Wide Style Levers I sent a request to Kuryakyn since the grips were Kuryakyn about what would decrease my wife's reach. They replied that this lever: http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...Category_Code= will have less reach and will fit. I have an '05 M50, and it says through '04 - - will it work? For those of you that have changed to these levers, do they decrease the reach? Thanks for the help. EP __________________ Jardine 2:2 Slashcuts, Thunder Tornado (Black/Black), Techlusion TFI, ISO grips w/ throttle boss, Ellipse mirrors, Switchblade pegs, Forward Control Kit, Americana Soft Seat upgrade, and Debadged.

06-02-2006, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
soundcolor99 In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 suzuki m50 Location: cottontown Posts: 100	www.denniskirk.com __________________ jesus did it for the chicks.

06-02-2006, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
DLy In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Conway, AR Posts: 122	I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the clutch levers deviated from other suzuki cruisers. It will probably work. But again, I'm not 100% sure...so it's kind of a wonder why I'm even posting. lol __________________

06-02-2006, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	They look the same as in this thread. They say on their site it fits. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...t=clutch+lever __________________

06-01-2006, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,325	There are levers that are curved in more, but to match, you loose the adjustable brake. The maker of your grips also makes levers, check their site.

06-04-2006, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
vhmike73 Fender Buffer Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 403	EP, The Kuryakyn 7425 levers will fit on the M50, as I have them on my bike. However, they differ a bit from the picture in that they are more rounded than what the picture appears- there is no distinct ridge down the center of the blade. Also, the brake lever is NON-Adjustable on these levers...as they sit on my bike, it seems that the brake side equated to the factory '3' setting. I don't really know if they reduce reach, other than with more surface area to grab on to (there is more metal to grab, so her fingertips might catch them a bit better than the thin factory blades). I've posted a few pics of my setup (7425 levers with ISO Grips), though nothing from a "over the top" kind of view...but it's an idea. Attached Thumbnails __________________ vhmike73 "It's people like you what cause unrest!" Vance & Hines Straightshots ***** DynoJet PowerCommander III USB *** Thunder Mfg. S&S Intake kit *** De-PAIRed with Moccasin Mike's PAIR Valve Removal Kit Küryakyn ISO grips w/Throttle Bosses, Ellipse mirrors & Wide Levers *** MAPAM Foward Controls Corbin Classic Solo & Touring Pillion * Suzuki Low Backrest & Rack, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Tank/Speedo & Frame Cover Trim Priority Lites Run-Turn-Brake Controller ***** Clear Alternatives lenses w/LED replacement bulbs (Amber 1157 front/Red 1156 rear) "BlaznBlu50"-inspired Tail Mod w/Radiantz LED License Plate Frame T-Bags "Reno" Tailbag ***** Saddlemen Drifter Slant (Jumbo) Saddlebags w/Easy Brackets

10-28-2006, 10:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
MidnightD Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Location: CO Posts: 3	My hands don't reach the clutch! Ok, my first post, and found this thread. I decided on an M50 - have to have it lowered 2 inches first, but then figured out I can't reach the clutch lever with my little hands - (womens XS). I have been reading about the Kuryakyn levers, but from what I read, they really do not shorten the reach, are just fatter. Any suggestions, or anyone know of a clutch lever that is more curved? If I can't find something that will work, I will have to rethink the M50 purchase. (planning to buy on Sat) - just finished my motorcycle class today with flying colors! Thank you!

10-29-2006, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	I also bought the Kury levers and they do not shorten the grip. They do have more surface area to grab.

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