brake lever angle adjustment

I find the brake lever angle (say that 10 times fast ) to be too horizontal and "high", causing strain on my wrist. I ride with the first two index fingers on the brake lever and the geometry results in a kinked wrist and strain/pain on my finger tendons. The levers on my SV650 are angled much more downward and it is more comfortable for me.

I have rotated the hand controls as much as possible, limited by the wiring hitting the riser cut-out on the brake side.
Does anyone know of a mod or aftermarket solution to allow me to rotate the controls further. I think an offset brake lever would also work. It is the only ergonomic fault I can find on an otherwise great fitting bike.

All suggestions appreciated. Thanks

 

I have a 2006 vfr that I had the same problem on. On mine it was'nt the wires that were hitting it was the master cylinder itself. What I did was mark where the cylinder was hitting the riser on the handlebars I then used a traingle file to lightly cut a straight line where the cylinder hit. then I used a dremel with a small round bit to carefully cut acrross the mark so the master cylinder would fit into the slot. I did not remove very much material( it doesn't take much) But it allowed me to rotate the assembly slightly more for a better angle.

 

Bring an old one to life here. I searched and all I could find was this short thread with no follow ups. I need to adjust my levers and have the same issues with the master cylinders hitting the bars. I had considered the option of removing some material from the risers but there has to be a better way than that.
I can do that but should I? how much would it weaken the risers?

 

I've looked at a remedy for this too, as it affects me the same way. Maybe removing material is a way, or perhaps a different master cylinder? Or different bars?

 

I imagine that if you went to superbike bars (I hate that look), you could adjust them any way you want.

 

The best method is to get super bike bars, these do not have the triangle of material preventing forward rotation and would allow you to get the angle you need. Only downside is cost...

 

Anybody else tried the grinding method?

 

What about Helibars? You should have room to maneuver, yes?

 

Nope. Not as much as you would think. The issue with clip-ons is that they have a vertical bar that meets the horizontal bar. This is what ultimately gets in the way. Super Bike bars do not have this issue.

 

It sound like you need aftermarket hands. Sorry, couldn't resist. Stock levers work perfect for me.

 

Start a thread.

 

Tell us about your VFR and your last ride. Oh, that's right, you don't have one but chose to be negative and cynical here instead of offering up useful, productive information. I think that's called "trolling". BTW, don't tell people you don't know what to do. It's something you wouldn't do face to face because there a consequences you can't deal with. Have a nicer day.

 

Depending on your height and angle of your arms, the position of the levers may work for you. However, if you're a taller rider or have a more steeper of an angle with your arms, this will cause the issue the OP is having. It's not specifically the levers but the lever angle that is causing his issue.

 

I think the bars on the VFR are a little low for the older me, but ergonomically, they're perfect for me. I recently raised my bars using a Convertibars kit with longer lines, but all the angles and such I replicated as close to stock as possible, it just works nicely for me. I believe you can get the adjustability with a set of spacers for the clutch and brake controls. This will move them out by a 1/2". This will necessitate other adjustments to bring the handles back in closer to the bars again. I ground off a bit of material where the clutch adjuster knob sits against the plunger piece. I guess you could get these spacers from Convertibars with a simple phone call.
One of the first things you'll hear a sportbike rider comment upon whilst riding a VFR is how comfortable and smooth it is.

 

Very true.

 

PTSD is treatable.

 

It is with deep regret I must inform all that the OP (jurhip) was unable to solve the ergonomics problem on his VFR. He traded in the VFR for a Harley and was not heard from again.

 

Damn! Another one pulled to the dark side. Hard to argue against all the chrome that's available....
I am going to look into spacers though. Never knew they existed. Thanks for the heads up on those wiremanjon.

 

Those spacers are only $20. https://convertibars.3dcartstores.com/Master-Cylinder-stand-off-Spacer_p_293.html

 

And you will need longer screws. It's actually probably closer to being a 3/8"ths spacer, not 1/2" like I originally said.