How to Install CRG RC2 Brake and Clutch Levers on Yamaha FZ-09 from SportbikeTrackGear.com

[@Echo4Yankee]

I really like this dude. He gives a lot of confidence to new riders and " do it yourself" mechanics.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to help out! - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for the feedback Keagan, but we've drawn the winner for the project bike this week and there won't be any mods left to do on it. ~Aubrey

[@craftwanderer8802]

Sportbike Track Gear i know it's been 4 years now but I have a question, doesn't the "tensioner" you adjust for freeplay adjusts the biting point/ friction point of the bike as well? If so wouldn't adjusting that throw off your biting point?

[@JasonMilliron]

Super clear and instructional video. Thank you.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@TheRaptorRidesTheWhale]

Thank you for posting this. I just checked on my break lever. I forgot to swap the bearing out. Thank you,

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van

[@Echo4Yankee]

I believe you mean the clutch lever.

[@drjones694]

Thank you!!!!! I was nervous but easier than expected on a 2012 Honda CBR 1000!!! Installed and looking amazing

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@miriau]

This worked perfectly on my FZ6 2004. It was one of my first motorcycle jobs but really easy after looking you video. Huge thanks!!! You rock man \m/

[@StreetRookieFZ]

Somewhere at 9 minutes and change, you let the lever smack on to the tank...that sounds was brutal, bro. Thanks for the video anyway!!! ;)

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+StreetRookieFZ Sorry about that! Sometimes accidents happen when you are working in the garage. We have a new system for recording sound now so stuff like this doesn't happen! :)

[@StreetRookieFZ]

Keep the vids coming.

[@justinsimpson2335]

Thanks for the video! I have these levers and will be installing them next week when I pick up the bike from the dealer!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Nice *****, great bike and the levers definitely make a difference. Thanks for watching and your feedback! ~Aubrey

[@beniwaniski9249]

Great job mate. Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Watch Brian install the CRG RC2 levers on the #STGProjectBike FZ-09!

[@deedle6073]

Are these levers still good to go? Shorties or standard length for an R3?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

CRG makes one of the best levers for sure, we run them on Max's MotoAmerica bikes still. Personally I prefer a standard length lever. - Van

[@MofosRealReviews]

That clutch lever looks the same length as the oem. I wanna change mine because it’s too long and I can’t shift without lifting my whole left hand off the bars which is sketchy with this torque crazy bike. What’s the point of changing it besides that ?

[@JuiceBanger1]

It looks nicer....and has adjustment for reach... get a short lever if you prefer a shorty

[@sportbiketrackgear]

CRG offers a lot of options in their line of levers. We installed a standard length lever on this bike (standard length is my preference) which offer adjustable reach for both the clutch and brake levers. If you prefer a shorter lever they offer this same lever in a shorter version. - Van

[@Echo4Yankee]

I am using standard length. It looks way better than dull old oem levers.

[@jeffwright7680]

What bar ends are on the bike? They look great

[@lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154]

Thanks for the vid , I jsit bought these levers for my 2017 FZ10 , assuming the install is similar where yamaha used a lot of the accessory parts for the FZ10 from the fz09 parts bin . 🙂

[@jrp7783]

Great Tech Tips!

[@fredsalter1915]

10:40 christ I watched this video several times to help me install my CRG clutch lever and yet nevertheless I still forgot to push the clutch switch in to help the new lever slip into place. I was putting serious pressure on the lever to get the hole lined up to put the pivot bolt back in but the holes wouldn't line up. Thankfully, the switch pin didn't snap apart on me. I felt really stupid once I finally stopped & stepped back to see what the heck was going wrong. Mehh.. too many Voodoo Rangers I guess!!!! STG rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS: I have the shorty version for the clutch side and it is so superior to the OEM lever. My finger muscles and forearm muscles would get fatigued while riding the stock R3 because you have to shift so often. The CRG lever greatly reduces the power needed to pull the clutch lever in. OK. Goodnight.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Happy to hear you found the video to be helpful! - Van

[@fredsalter1915]

PPS After riding with the new Shorty for a while, I've decided that it is in fact too short for my comfort! You can only get three fingers on the lever. But this is maybe what Shorty shoppers want. The clutch pull is stronger that I feel is comfortable so I would like to be able to get all four fingers of my left hand on the lever. So I'll be returning the Shorty and buying the Regular size lever. And thank you for even acknowledging my post, Van!!! I really think your channel rocks and has invaluable posts for us riders!!! PPPS My hands are medium sized male hands.

[@abyb1923]

Does changing the lever affect how light/hard it is to pull in the clutch?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you are installing a standard length lever the pull should be very similar to what is was with the OEM lever. This just allows you to adjust the gap between the bar and the lever to suit your riding style. Depending on the age of the bike lubing the clutch cable and pivot for the lever could reduce the clutch pull a little bit. - Van

[@abyb1923]

@@sportbiketrackgear ook ty, what about if I choose a shorty clutch lever will that make the clutch pull harder?

[@gregfloydworks1464]

I installed mine today on a 2013 GSX-R 1000 but the bike won’t start when the lever is dialed in at 1. However it will when dialed in at 2. Since I got it started on 2, I rode it across the parking lot to test it further and it seems like the shifting isn’t smooth...like the clutch isn’t fully engaged (it’ll shift but loudly). Please help...

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would take a look at the clutch switch install and the clutch cable adjustment. Sounds like you could have an issue with one or both. - Van

[@jacobvans9285]

So uh dropped the nut from the brake side disappeared behind the radiator I think been looking for 30 minutes 🤔

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Oh shit! It happens man. Keep looking, if you can not find it order the right one from the dealer as this is a special locking nut. - Van

[@jacobvans9285]

@@sportbiketrackgear so my clutch cable seems like it got loose and doesn't pull the lever back to its default position all the way could I have pulled the cable to hard or what?

[@devamdave]

Can I install CRG spectrum levers in my Yamaha R15 V3 in India?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I am not sure if the R3 levers will fit that bike man. I would compare the OEM part numbers for both bikes to see if they are the same levers and go from there. - Van

[@devamdave]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you sir :)

[@mablevins08]

is it absolutely necessary to apply new grease?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Everything is better with lube my friend! - Van

[@damaradayton5551]

@@sportbiketrackgear What kind of grease?

[@johndev157]

I noticed crg does not sell the carbon fiber levers specifically for the fz09. Are those the r6 levers? Also, are they a direct fit?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+John Dev These are not carbon fiber levers, these are the RC2 FZ-09 levers sold right on our website. Not sure the R6 levers would be an exact fit. Thanks for the question!

[@karlo134652]

The lever feels a lot more stiffer after I installed it .. is this normal??

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

I had to push so damn hard on my clutch lever for it to seat properly, and I literally had to tap the pin in. Would this be an issue in the long run? and then on the brake side, I had to push the master cylinder plunger in a tad bit for the brake lever to fit properly as well, but the action is smooth, could my front brake be in danger of locking up?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

What is the year, make and model of your bike? Also what brand and model of levers did you install? - Van

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Sportbike Track Gear appreciate the prompt reply van! I have a 2017 fz09 and installed some CRG RC2 levers, buddy of mine ordered them for his 09, but never installed them on his bike so I got them for 50 bucks lmao.

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Sportbike Track Gear I tried to check if they were even the right levers, and I guess he ordered them through revzilla, and when I cross referenced the part number on the box to the one on revzillas website, they matched and said it would fit my bike. Which is why I’m so damn puzzled at why the fitment is so off.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

What are the CRG part numbers on the box?

[@xxthehuskycaboosexx]

Sportbike Track Gear 2AB-531-H-G for the brake, and 2AN-641-H-G for the clutch. They’re both shorty gold levers if that makes any difference.!

[@churrd4568]

brake lever went fine but im having a hard time getting the clutch lever in smoothly. any tips? i cant tell if its the lever itself or the oem spacer inside but it just doesnt want to slide into place

[@BackwardsMarathonPSU]

Did you ever figure this out? I’m having the same problem. The bushing won’t fit, it seems a smidge to big. I was thinking of just grinding it a bit

[@churrd4568]

@@BackwardsMarathonPSU yeah i filed out the perch just a little and it went in fine after that. i honestly thought i was just putting it in crooked after i filed, so its good to hear im not alone lol

[@ru7hlessx]

whats the name of that grease that you used?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+RU7HLESSX #303 "Mystik Multi-Purpose Grease" is the name of the product used here.

[@graeffenkellerhauscreative5783]

Ok pay close attention! When you install an aftermarket lever you better be careful. It is very easy to not get it right and have a wheel lock up. I have been riding over 50 years and just put some new levers on. The new levers depressed the MC plunger "a few millimeters" too far in the factory setting and resulted in a front wheel lock up in a tight turn and the bike and I went down. The first sign is the engine begins to lug and then the wheel locks. If you make any change to the bike do not assume it will work as advertised. Seriously I had no idea it was coming or that the bike could even do that.

[@Fischize]

@ GraeffenKellerHaus Creative Works LLC - the same thing happened to me. Thankfully I was only at 30-35 mph going straight. The front brake slowly started biting, and the engine started to stall. After 10 or so minutes, the brake disengaged, and I limped back to my house. I removed the brake lever, and after inspecting the lever, I noticed the indent where the master cylinder rod is supposed to seat, was nowhere close to being lined up. And I don’t mean by my doing - the lever actually looked like factory defect. I reinstalled the factory levers, and have no inclination to try aftermarket levers again...

[@nicolaslafreniere6284]

Standard or shorty CRG RC2 levers?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

These are standard!

[@nicolaslafreniere6284]

Thanks!

[@Marksman2oo7]

I just installed the crg bar end mirrors and the ball on the end of the clutch lever just barely hits the left mirror's joint. I was going to get these levers anyway but i'll be buying replacements a lot sooner now. Do you think these will clear the mirror better or will I need to get a shorty?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I think you should probably be fine, is there any way you could just rotate the mirror mount on your bar end so the joint is at a different angle on the bar?

[@Marksman2oo7]

+Sportbike Track Gear i have the mirror's range of adjustment "maxed out" to have the joint rotated as far up as possible while still giving me a good view of the road. but i agree that these levers should do the trick.

[@TeamVegasJ]

whats a good brand of grease?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+Vegas Johnson This stuff is great! thanks for watching. www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motorex-long-term-grease-2000/

[@gtxtx3]

any one ran staggered levers before? obviously going with a full length brake lever is a given as braking is vital but what about the clutch can that be a shorty lever? i'm not a fan of shoty lever but i can never get my little finger out of the way when clutching for some reason

[@TKnuckles333]

gtxtx3 I use a shorty for the brake, and full length for the clutch. I often feather the brake with two fingers when carving the twisties, hence the preference for a shorty.

[@UserLastName-dw2ux]

I know most levers are bike specific to fit oem perch BUT... I have an upgraded shindy daytona nissin radial master cylinder perch... does anyone know of any crg levers that will fit a shindy daytona nissin 656 master cylinder perch?

[@ShooterMedic1818]

What mirrors?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

+ShooterMedic Those are made by driven! www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-california-mirrors-for-yamaha/ Thanks for watching!

[@chrisronin4421]

Not enough camera views if significant points.

[@shakeebharoon697]

Hmmm ?

[@youngurbanpsychopath2321]

the guy got his head stuck in the wall and then you went and cut off his feet?!?! not cool

[@naissantnova6365]

What kind of bar ends and grips are on the bike? I have a 2013 Yamaha fz8 and I want some blue on my bike