adjustable clutch lever.

[Mika]

Looking for Adjustable Clutch Lever that fits a 1998 GL1500. Any ideas?

[WingAdmin]

I haven't put one on a 1500 before, so I don't know if there are aftermarket ones that will fit. I will say that you need to be careful with doing this on a 1500, as you can easily get a lever that does not completely disengage the clutch when pulled in all the way.

Also, the 1500 clutch springs are necessarily stiff, to handle the low-end torque the engine is capable of producing. The lever is long, and the master cylinder piston is small, both to give you the best amount of mechanical advantage to operate those stiff springs. If the aftermarket lever is not as long, or designed to give you a shorter throw in order to compensate for the reduced travel of an adjustable lever, you're going to find your clutch hand getting very sore in traffic.

[Mika]

Thanks for the reply .... makes sense. Mika

[Limpy45]

I had a 1800 wing for a few years also. I liked the adjustable levers and did actually switch them just to see if they would work. Did not ride the 1500, but the levers fit and sitting in the driveway seemed to work the clutch and brake quite well. It is not a lot of adjustment, but may be enough to make it easier for someone with smaller or weaker grip to work.

[Mika]

Thanks for the response. I tried the adjustable levers on the 1500 and did not feel comfortable using them. I'll stay with the original equipment. Mika