1. | See Figure 1. Squeeze the brake lever and place the cardboard insert between the brake lever and lever bracket. NOTE Use the eyelet of an ordinary cable strap if the cardboard insert is not available. NOTE Do not remove the handlebar clamp or switch housing assembly to remove the brake lever. | Figure 1. 5/32 in. (4 mm) Cardboard Insert |
WARNING Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or installing retaining rings. Retaining rings can slip from the pliers and could be propelled with enough force to cause serious eye injury. (00312a) | ||
2. | See the Figure 2 and the FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER section of the Service Manual. Remove the retaining ring (B) from the groove in the pivot pin (C). Inspect the retaining ring (part number 11143) and replace if needed. | |
3. | Remove the pivot pin and retain for re-use. Remove and discard the original equipment brake lever and pivot lever bushing. | |
4. | Insert the pivot lever bushing (2) from the kit into the new brake lever (1). NOTE Follow the instructions in Steps 4 and 5 carefully in order to prevent the actuating tab on the brake lever from damaging the rubber boot and plunger of the front stoplight switch. | |
5. | Gently press and hold the piston cap (A) forward with a screwdriver. Slip the brake lever into position and align the pivot pin holes. | |
6. | Install the pivot pin and retaining ring removed in Steps 1 and 2. | |
7. | Check the front brake for proper operation. There should be no free play in the hand lever. A slight preload is permissible. | |
WARNING A plugged or covered relief port can cause brake drag or lock-up, which could lead to loss of control, resulting in death or serious injury. (00288a) | ||
8. | To verify proper operation of the master-cylinder relief port, actuate the brake lever with the reservoir cover and gasket removed. A slight spurt of fluid will break the surface if internal components are working properly. | |
9. | Reinstall the master cylinder cover. | |
WARNING Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a) | ||
10. | Check that the stop light goes on when the brake lever is actuated. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
---|---|---|
1 | Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 46710-07) | 46712-06 |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 46982-07) | 46983-06 | |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 45166-07) | 45175-04 | |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 45459-07) | 45391-02 | |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 45430-07) | 46217-03 | |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 44994-07) | 44995-00 | |
Front brake control (includes bushing) (lever kit 45075-07) | 45076-96 | |
Front brake control, skull lever, (includes bushing) | 46983-06 | |
Front brake control, black flame, (includes bushing) (lever kit 38935-08) | 38936-08 | |
Front brake control, black skull, (includes bushing) (lever kit 38933-08) | 38934-08 | |
2 | Bushing, brake lever pivot pin (included with front brake control) | 45423-96 |
3 | Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 46710-07) | 46713-07 |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 46982-07) | 46984-07 | |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 45166-07) | 45177-07 | |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 45459-07) | 45514-07 | |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 45430-07) | 46215-07 | |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 44994-07) | 44996-07 | |
Lever assy., cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 45075-07) | 45077-07 | |
Lever assy., black flame, cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 38935-08) | 45402-08 | |
Lever assy., black skull, cable clutch control (includes bushing, clip and screw) (lever kit 38933-08) | 45428-08 | |
4 | Bushing, clutch lever pivot pin | 45423-92 |
5 | Clip, anti-rattle | 45021-86 |
6 | Screw | 90770-79 |
7 | Retaining ring (2) | 11143 |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Press piston cap forward | |
B | Stock retaining ring | |
C | Stock pivot pin | |
D | Clutch control cable (reference only) | |
E | Clutch cable anchor pin (reference only) |