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Alternative clutch & brake levers for XT ?

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a make and supplier in the UK of less easily damaged clutch and front brake levers for a 1991 XT600E?

I had previously thought that having fitted Acerbis hand guards that bolt to the end of the handle bars, the original levers would be protected. However, it was dropped from stationary a couple of weeks ago and the original clutch lever snapped!

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Mine is always just bending.

try to loosen up your protectors and your levers, so upon landing, they'll just move/slide, softening the impact a lot.
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what accerbis hand gaurds are you using? mine work fine they fit round the levers so its impossible to hit the levers from the front or the side
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Hi,

The hand guards are Acerbis Rally Brush, I think a rock must have come up from underneith to have broken the lever, they are well protected from front and side impacts.

The 'keep the lever mounts a little loose' trick is a good tip, bit I didn't think it would be necessary with these guards on.

I'm sure that less brittle levers are made for off road bikes, has anyone found any that fit XT600s?

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