NRSPTR Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) My apologies in advance if this has been asked and answered a dozen times and I'm just too stupid to find it: I just installed the Pazzo shorty clutch and brake levers on my '08. I really like them, however, I am finding the bike wont start in gear unless the lever is adjusted to position 3 or higher. Have others ran into this?? I really prefer the lever at setting one as I have short fingers and three is a bit of a reach for me. Clutch disengages correctly at all 6 adjustment levels, so I am wondering if anyone has found a way to maybe build up the contact point between the switch and the lever? Any suggestions? Edited August 17, 2014 by NRSPTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have the same issue with a cheap clutch handle I installed. Thinking about epoxying a small piece of metal on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRSPTR Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I hear ya, I am wondering if I shouldn't just short the switch permanently. Any issue with doing this??? Edited August 17, 2014 by NRSPTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRSPTR Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 After more consideration, shorting the switch would be a bad idea. You could accidentally hit the starter switch while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted August 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2014 Put a small amount of tape on the end of the switch staft or a small amount of silicone let it dry then check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dawson Posted August 17, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 17, 2014 Mine did the same thing. Wasn't too much of an issue as I normally started the bike in neutral. When I stalled I'd just hit the adjuster with my finger and move the lever out to a spot where it would engage the switch. When I was rolling I'd slide it back in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRSPTR Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 After removing the switch and reinstalling it, I see that there is some play there on the screw hole. I was able to move the switch a little closer to the lever and tightened it down, now it is working with the lever in the first click position. I have no idea if it will stay there or eventually move away, but for now it is working ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer digitallyhip Posted August 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2014 My Pazzo levers don't do this. There was no change in the clutch safety switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Havagan Posted August 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 18, 2014 I used some JB Qwik Weld to add material to the surface of the lever where it meets the switch. One option should you need it later on. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRSPTR Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks all for the input! I'm considering it resolved for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nolan Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 How much closer is the pazzo clutch lever than the stock? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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