Interceptor 650. Replacing handlebar levers

[@robglasgow198]

Hi James I wouldn't have thought of going for the black; but you've changed my mind. They look really good.

[@internetpolification]

I personally prefer them. I did consider the natural alloy look but thought these look better

[@azlong4596]

I put a set of those levers on my sisters CB 500X and after 4000 miles they are still looking good. The fit is very good and function so far is very good.

[@internetpolification]

I’d say they are as good as any others. I suspect all of the levers which are retailed in the U.K. are made in China

[@paulstoker7650]

They look just like the ones I bought, I've fitted adjustable levers to the Interceptor and Himalayan, I went for black too and they look great. I too have big hands but I found that I needed the levers a little bit closer. I bought both sets from Hitchcock's and paid a lot more than you did. Ride safe

[@internetpolification]

I dare say they are the same ones, tbh. Hitchcock’s are just a retailer, as far as I am aware. They don’t actually manufacture anything and are retailers of parts, so they obviously add a profit margin onto anything that they sell. That brake lever is a long way off, even for big-handed people like us!

[@ruahinesrider]

Look similar to one's I got off Hitchcocks but I got the shorter levers cause some long length levers stick out past bars.Definitely a improvement & gets rid of another ugly cast steel bit. Now you got a paint that front fender holder😁😆😂🤣.

[@internetpolification]

What colour?

[@ruahinesrider]

@@internetpolification Fender holder paint 🎨 it black same as headlight bracket looks heaps better. My levers are black.

[@rchmontreal]

Might I suggest filling the threaded mirror mounts using black rubber or plastic hole plugs? I found some on Amazon, they were pennies a piece. I also removed the fender extensions on my RE GT 650 and filled the visible holes on the fenders with gloss black smooth headed plugs. I have the same levers, though I bought them from Hitchcocks. Great channel!

[@skymningforelsket1302]

A few times I've used white nylon nuts, bolts , and washers to fill things in. Which sometimes is suitable.

[@internetpolification]

I’ll have to investigate!

[@captainklutz3427]

Rubber grommets will do it quickly & easily. They may need the lower shoulder cutting down a bit. :)

[@captainklutz3427]

Blanking grommets that is ;)

[@internetpolification]

@@captainklutz3427 nice idea. I’ll buy a pack of the from eBay…..

[@BlackdogADV]

I ordered from the same seller and just got them today. First thing I noticed is they are shorter than the ones you got. I think I got the wrong ones.

[@internetpolification]

Yes, they do look shorter, I must say. Mind you, plenty of people prefer the shorter version, tbh

[@robs4006]

Hi James, i was going to comment on your wing mirror mount holes. I blanked mine off 4 years ago with ones from Ebay for Yamaha MT09, MT10, XSR 700/900

[@internetpolification]

Thanks…I’ll check it out!

[@skymningforelsket1302]

I've never figured out what I should lube those pivots with. I'm always thinking if dirt gets in there it's going to be abrasive and turn it into lapping compound. Dirt bikes usually put a rubber boot over it. All bikes should have a rubber boot over it. I've had mixed results buying from UK. Twice in the last year UK suppliers wouldn't or couldn't fill online orders, then didn't refund my money. I had to go to the credit card company and get the charge reversed. One of the tricky wickies tried to substitute a lower quality lower priced item, but leave the charge the same as what I paid for the more expensive item that they couldn't ship.

[@internetpolification]

That’s unfortunate re buying from the U.K. Not good! I’ve found buying from Chinese sellers to be very reliable. Realistically, I don’t think much road much would get into grease on the levers. Rain and water, yes, but not much, if any, road muck. Even then, cleaning them out once a year as part of regular maintenance would be easy enough. I certainly wouldn’t want to have no lube whatsoever in there…

[@srinivaskirthy]

With adjustable levers, when chosen a setting closer to the handle, do you not run the risk of clutch not being fully disengaged in the squeezed position?

[@internetpolification]

It does pull the clutch actuating lever slightly less but the clutch operates fine….