Is there a way to rotate the brake and clutch levers more?

I tried using the search, but I didn't come up with anything regarding my problem. Bike is a 2000 VFR. I want to rotate my brake and clutch levers further towards the ground but the master cylinders contact the Helibars. I'm using ASV levers but that shouldn't matter as I'd have the same problem with stock levers. My problem is that I'm basically using the padding between the first and second knuckle to pull the levers whereas pulling with my fingertips is waaaaay more comfortable and provides a more accurate pull. Has anyone run into this issue before and how did you solve it?

 

When I installed my Heli-bars, the instructions have you cut off one of the tabs that holds the hose in place (right at the banjo bolt) and then loosen the banjo bolt so you can rotate the hose enough to clear the top of the forks. Not sure if this is the same point that is hitting the the bars, but it's what worked for my situation. If this is not descriptive enough and you need to see what I have explained, take a look at the Heli-bar website and download the installation instructions. I hope this helps.

Cheers

 

If its the master cylinder & not the brake banjo hitting the bar body, then you can't lower it any further. I had the same issue with the standard bars & ended up filing grooves in the bar support for the master cylinder to recess into to allow more down angle. On another bike where there is no meat in the bar support, I used a tapered piece of copper the same width as the bar clamp to push the master cylinder further away from the bar, so it could rotate down further. This is only an option if you have adjustable span levers & if the lever does NOT contact the bar under very hard pull when positioned how you want it !

 

Mohawk, that's the problem and it's the ONLY thing I've found in this bike that I don't like. I don't feel like I have as much control with how they're positioned and I'd have to cut into the bar supports quite a bit in order to position them best for me, which is inherently dangerous and not going to happen. I'm hoping to come up with some sort of solution even if it's aftermarket remote-mount master cylinders.

 

Anyone try an RC51 master cylinder?

 

The VFR as standard, has a 1/2" brake master cylinder, I'm sure the RC51 has a 5/8th ! So that would make the lever stiffer, the braking probably less effective & more wooden feeling, but you could try it.

 

If its a 5th Gen, then you could use Suzuki SV650 bars (41mm forks) not sure what alternatives there are for the 6th Gen 43mm forks, maybe CBR600F4 but they may be a bit low for you.