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Are brake leavers generic?

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    Dropped the stupid thing trying to get it started, why don't bikes have kick starters anymore? :mad:
     
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    Brake levers won't fit all models you'll have to find ones for your specific bike.

    My bike has a kick starter...
     
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    They are somewhat generic. But there are a few different styles.

    Go into a bike shop and get them to open up the parts book, and they'll be able to sort out which lever you need.

    Example. My GS is fitted with a brake lever for a Kawasaki ZX7R.
     
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    Was hoping to keep riding today, went around the block with a one finger brake leaver but decided not to go any further, so was wonder if they were generic so I could borrow one from somewhere.... but they're not.

    All good ordered one off eBay should be here Tuesday...
     
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