Evotech Performance Folding Clutch and Brake Levers 2021 + Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory Install

[@Chandrasekhification]

Great video! Just what I needed to give me the confidence to proceed. I was a bit stumped by the brake lever setup and didn't want to force anything, but your video solved everything. I think Evotech gear is first-rate, my bike has several Evotech parts like yours, but the instructions are often a little vague at times, I think if they made videos like this it would be much better for everyone! Very grateful to you. P.S. I notice below that others had exactly the same issue as I had, Evotech please take note!

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

I’m glad the video helped 👌

[@SaqibKhaliq]

Thanks! I was stuck in the brake lever on my 660 Tuono. That really helped, you showing that I needed to know the bushing out to rescue the plunger. Cheers

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

I’m glad I could help 👍

[@randallwarren8873]

On the brake lever boot I had to use small needle nose to spread open the boot to get the pin in. Hope that helps.

[@uppe]

I should have watched this before I attempted to do it myself with just the Evotech instructions 😅 they were lacking to say the least. Could have saved me a few scratches from struggling with the clutch lever/cable and figuring out how to get the brake actuator off the original lever.

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Yes I watched a few older videos from YT and got a better sense of how to attempt this job. The instructions left me wondering especially about the brake actuator removal so it was nice to be able to remove it smoothly without the need of a special tool 👍. Nonetheless I hope you’re enjoying the new levers!

[@gixxis3264]

Cheers for this , Comparing the positioning / shape of the OEM to the EvoTech , I've noticed there is negligible difference - This appears to be an aesthetic touch. Anyone know of a lever that has a bend making the lever closer but without having to shorten the braking leverage fulcrum point?

[@ianhoward8572]

Thanks for this. Saved me a lot of time installing today.

[@ianjoe9909]

Very good video, but I haven't quite decided for my RS660, because I have seen many complaints that when turning the steering wheel, the brake lever touches a molding on the motorcycle 🙂

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

That’s interesting to hear. On my Tuono V4 Factory 1100 I have no clearance issues. Might be a handle bar vs clip ons issue. I imagine where the clip ons and fearing has closer tolerances but with a bit of additional adjustments would work out. Sounds like a good YT video to make!

[@ianjoe9909]

@@conceptanddesigntheory Thanks for answering bro, I like to use the best for my Aprilia, and always before ordering something I make sure that it doesn't affect my RS660, I order almost everything in AF1 racing and they explain this problem in the specifications, regards bro 😎

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

@@ianjoe9909 thanks for the heads up and I see the comment on af1racing website which is my favorite place for our Aprilia’s. Definitely a valid concern and need to either remove that trim piece or modify it. Much appreciated bringing this note up for rsv4 and rs660 +21 MY vehicles 👏

[@ashleyluke7551]

Awesome. Thanks so much for a great video

[@387horsepower]

Great instruction! How does the reach compare to the OEM lever? I find the OEM lever to be a bit too far away even if it's adjusted to closest position.

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

@@387horsepower for my circumstance I finally found the perfect reach with these levers. It’s an upgrade that I honestly enjoy every time I’m on the bike. The adjustments are very precise so I was able to find the sweet spot for my riding position 👌

[@387horsepower]

@@conceptanddesigntheory Glad to hear that. Thank you so much for the input, and ride on!👍

[@marksweeney7964]

Great video mate - pretty easy instal - but well explained 👍

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Thanks and yes very straight forward 👍. Some people on the forums were having issues with the clutch switch and brake master connection procedure so I thought I’d dispel those concerns.

[@marksweeney7964]

Yeah mate…. Very helpful 👏👏

[@marksweeney7964]

As a matter of interest what’s the best forum to be on for our bikes?

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

@@marksweeney7964 www.apriliaforum.com

[@pantag2]

I did the install but the brake light activates late, around 30-40% of max brake pressure. Should be a lot sooner. Do you have this issue? How can i adjust the front brake so the brake light comes on at 2-5% of brake pressure?

[@dsevwrh]

Dont do the same misstake i did, be careful so u dont destroy the clutch sensor when u putting in the new 1

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Yes it’s very fragile great point 👍 and I’m sorry to hear that you had issues with your install.

[@dsevwrh]

@@conceptanddesigntheory yeah it suxx but I will learn 🤣 ordered a new 1 will come in next week but till suxx, i thing i jade a problem with when i got the lever on it was hard as stone to pull in 😕

[@pantag2]

How do you destroy the clutch sensor? Where is it located?

[@dsevwrh]

@@pantag2 its on the right of ur cluthlever underside, when u remove the lever there is a little thing that is sticking out with if u dont pull that back in then u try to out it back u wili likley brake it

[@rubyv4s]

Hey bud do you have a link or name for that windchill? Also does it actually make a difference from the original one? I have the aprilia touring version and it looks horrible. Thanks for the video

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Yes it definitely helps and it’s the windscreen from Powerbronze. The link to the screen is in the description of my video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/manYhWpvitVsnK8

[@rubyv4s]

@@conceptanddesigntheory thank you 👍🏼

[@pantag2]

Did you have to readjust anything with the quick shifter afterwards? The Aprilia manual warns that you might have to? Also, i do not like the folding feature as i think it is dangerous. Can you lock them so they do not fold at all? When you put the pin in on the brake side, how do you know it is in? Does it click or something?

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

I didn’t need to adjust the QuickShifter just to make sure the clutch lever tension was correct per owners manual. If this is not adjusted correctly then you can have quick shifter issues. The folding feature folds up not down so this never folds for me during normal operation and is a safeguard that if I fall that I can continue riding with a functional lever in mild to moderate falls which is especially helpful in track riding. Yes once you place the pin on the brake side it slides right in place stays solidly in the mounting recess 👍

[@pantag2]

@@conceptanddesigntheory thank you. If you tighten the bold on the levers to the max, will it make them not to fold? I would rather have them fixed.

[@ronnierowe1622]

How do you like them?

[@MoodSwingZX]

I just Bought SemSpeed for rsv4 from Aliexpress a while ago. - I had PUIG/WomoTECH/LIghtech/Brembo and see no diffrence xD 40$....

[@thomasweiss9723]

nice Video

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@DukeOfTwist]

I bought the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 E5 (non-factory) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWUppqHoJuGmLc

[@nialbarnsley4108]

Hi friend. Are these the evotech short or standard levers cheers

[@conceptanddesigntheory]

Standard 👍

[@nialbarnsley4108]

@@conceptanddesigntheory great thanks

[@leeandrew2681]

Any idea for the standard levers, why is the clutch lever shorter than the brake ?