Clutch lever vertical play

[AEG]

I replaced the OEM levers with the aftermarket levers and white the break lever sits perfectly the clutch lever has a bit more than I'd like of a vertical play. I'm thinking to slot a thin washer to tight it up somewhat but thinking to avoid any resistance it might cause. Any suggestion on the material - nylon, copper? Will it matter? Thx

[keeena]

Can you squeeze the perch with a clamp a bit (while lever is removed) to take up the play? If bike was in a tip-over it could have spread the perch a bit.

[Pigman]

Same thing happens with knock off leavers......washer it

[AEG]

Can you squeeze the perch with a clamp a bit (while lever is removed) to take up the play? If bike was in a tip-over it could have spread the perch a bit.

Nope. The bike was never on its side.

Same thing happens with knock off leavers......washer it

Yep, the Chinese levers that look like a very good quality product.
Does it matter what material the washer is made off? To avoid any additional friction.

[Pigman]

The flop doesn't really bother me...... but it did on the wifes Grom. I ended up using some plastic ones from an old wind screen.. just a little lube also helps get the pin in

[keeena]

I'd think anything that doesn't swell or gall would be fine. Clutch levers are typically anodized AL, sometimes w/ a bushing right? An oilite bronze would be nice but doubt you'll find something thinner than 1/16". So I'd say teflon or nylon since you can get them in pretty thin versions. And don't go nuts trying to get all the play out.

[AEG]

Thanks guys

[Degsy]

did you remember to switch over the brass bushing if needed?

[AEG]

Yes, I relocated the bushing from the OEM lever to the new one. The play is actually not that bad, I might be just too anal about it.

[MattR302]

Use an exacto knife to cut a couple little washers out of an old milk jug.
This also works to make low-friction washers between grips and the throttle housing.

[RandyO]

that happened to me on my sv650, I discovered the whole clutch perch assembly was relatively inexpensive ($30±) so I just replaced the whole shebang

why fuss?

let this thread be a reminder that lubing the pivots on your leavers is part of routine maintenance

[SteveM]

Drill a hole in a correct thickness guitar pick and your bike will rock!

[AEG]

Randy, the clutch perch is a few months old and in great health. Why replace. The lever might be just a bit thinner than the OEM.
Steve,

I tried to learn how to play guitar as a teenager. I am a tone deaf like a doorknob. Would not know where to buy one.