Broken Shaft (Not mine!) Ain't this a bummer! It seems that casting for the lever is stronger than shaft and that doesn't bode well in a fall. It's a big job to get the shaft replaced, the engine has to come out and the cases split open.
Surprisingly, our 'friends' at Touratech have some reasonably priced replacement levers/pedals. Folding brake lever (P/N 049-0223) and Folding Shift Lever (P/N 049-012) can be had for around $65 each...and the cost to mail yet another full sized catalog. :-)
Surprisingly, our 'friends' at Touratech have some reasonably priced replacement levers/pedals. Folding brake lever (P/N 049-0223) and Folding Shift Lever (P/N 049-012) can be had for around $65 each...and the cost to mail yet another full sized catalog. :-)
The adjustable gear lever allows a more precise fit to your boot size. In addition, the spring-loaded folding tip reduces the chance of damage and reduces forces transferred to the selector shaft.
 OEM Shift Lever--Too Strong |  Touratech Steel Shifter |
For the brake lever, only really need to replace the nose with one that folds which is more likely to survive off-road. This one is urber easy to install. Just unbolt one bolt, slide on the new one and rebolt. Kabam!
Touratech Foldable Brake Lever Tip
While we are the on the topic of feet, I elected to run Pivot Pegs (P/N PP-01MK3) on this bike. I do like their motion, but the current trend is to trade motion for larger platforms. I will need to grab some photos.