Zeus36
Well-Known Member
Got this off VmaxChat:
http://vmaxchat.yuku.com/topic/19703/Clutch-And-Front-Brake-Lever-Bearings#.VyK2NlbwHHZ
There was a mod here on the forum (it came from another forum) that used a needle bearing to be pressed into a modified clutch lever and machine the pivot pin bolt.
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=2357&highlight=clutch+lever
I found a different method.
Here is what I followed:
Order one pack of 10 mini bearings from Ebay that are 10mm O.D. and 6mm I.D. (6x10x3MM BALL BEARING )
The bearings fit directly into the 10mm hole in the front brake lever but you need to drill the clutch lever out to 10mm to fit them.
I used five bearings stacked for the brake lever and three for the clutch lever
Replace the clutch lever pivot with a M6 Stainless Steel Allen Head bolt as the lever bolt. Reuse the brake lever bolt and nut.
This image is from Vmax Chat:
I bought the mini bearings for $5.11 with free shipping here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181361979632?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I'm looking into getting a couple of these flat thrust bearings to see if I can counterbore the levers to hold the bearings:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TC512-Th...hash=item5d328fb791:m:ml9ejGaXJGTCQbfgY2CpRoQ
http://vmaxchat.yuku.com/topic/19703/Clutch-And-Front-Brake-Lever-Bearings#.VyK2NlbwHHZ
There was a mod here on the forum (it came from another forum) that used a needle bearing to be pressed into a modified clutch lever and machine the pivot pin bolt.
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=2357&highlight=clutch+lever
I found a different method.
Here is what I followed:
Order one pack of 10 mini bearings from Ebay that are 10mm O.D. and 6mm I.D. (6x10x3MM BALL BEARING )
The bearings fit directly into the 10mm hole in the front brake lever but you need to drill the clutch lever out to 10mm to fit them.
I used five bearings stacked for the brake lever and three for the clutch lever
Replace the clutch lever pivot with a M6 Stainless Steel Allen Head bolt as the lever bolt. Reuse the brake lever bolt and nut.
This image is from Vmax Chat:
I bought the mini bearings for $5.11 with free shipping here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181361979632?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I'm looking into getting a couple of these flat thrust bearings to see if I can counterbore the levers to hold the bearings:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TC512-Th...hash=item5d328fb791:m:ml9ejGaXJGTCQbfgY2CpRoQ
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