Looking for a brake handle for a 200GY-5

Jollysig · 05-31-2007, 12:33 AM

Well unfortunately while I was taking my bike of the trailer to get my safety inspection the bike came down alittle to fast and I wasn't ready for it.... the bike took a dive sideways and landed on the brake handle. The rest of the bike is fine (not even a scratch) except the brake handle bent... while trying to unbend it with a pair of pliers about 1 1/2 inches of it broke off :-( It's still drivable but I was hoping to get a new handle. I see on ebay you can buy the whole front brake assembly for $50 but all I really need is a handle. Anyone know where I can pick one up or any ideas on if one of the "Big Four" is compatible?

AZ200cc · 05-31-2007, 01:03 AM

Well my bike is an oddity,So this might not be much help.. But the handle on it looks exactly like the one on my mid 80's Honda. Hope that helps.

Jim · 05-31-2007, 01:09 AM

What kind of bike, I have had no problems dealing with Tom from RPM, maybe he can order one for you?

fatboy250 · 05-31-2007, 09:26 AM

Jollysig,
If you find a Big 4 match let us know for the cross reference parts thread.

Jason

Jollysig · 05-31-2007, 09:49 AM

I guess I'll take it down to a shop this weekend hopefully it'll match up to a 80's Honda. If I can't find it local I guess I'll start asking the Lifan dealers.

FMYStreetRacer · 06-02-2007, 10:15 AM

bruce from ej cycles has them in stock. he's great to order from and ships very fast. i order all my parts from him and i don't even have a Lifan.

Motoman · 06-03-2007, 06:23 PM

Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call.

Motoman · 06-03-2007, 06:25 PM

Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call.

Motoman · 06-03-2007, 06:26 PM

Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call.

Motoman · 06-03-2007, 06:28 PM

Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call.

Jim · 06-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Good to see Im not the only one having the problem with multiple posts recently

molypod · 06-03-2007, 07:22 PM

When you mount the new lever move it in 1.5 inches or more so if the bike goes down the handle bar ends hit the ground before the lever.
Do the clutch lever as well. I did this when I first got the bike and have put it down a number of times with no damage to the levers. You can also put teflon tape under the handlebar mounts of the levers so if they do take a hit they'll just spin on the bars.

Jim · 06-03-2007, 09:08 PM

doesnt that move your mirrors in also, limiting your view? I guess they could be adjusted more, but I sort of figured then I would be in the way of looking back

Jollysig · 06-04-2007, 12:12 AM

I ended up get one from hooperimports for $17 with shipping. I wish I had more time to head down to the local motorcycle shop but I needed to get ready for a business trip.

AZ200cc · 06-04-2007, 12:19 AM

We have a huge bike boneyard about an hour or so away from me..I might just make a trip and see what small parts actually fit my bike.

05-31-2007, 12:33 AM	#1
Jollysig Join Date: May 2007 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 44	Looking for a brake handle for a 200GY-5 Well unfortunately while I was taking my bike of the trailer to get my safety inspection the bike came down alittle to fast and I wasn't ready for it.... the bike took a dive sideways and landed on the brake handle. The rest of the bike is fine (not even a scratch) except the brake handle bent... while trying to unbend it with a pair of pliers about 1 1/2 inches of it broke off :-( It's still drivable but I was hoping to get a new handle. I see on ebay you can buy the whole front brake assembly for $50 but all I really need is a handle. Anyone know where I can pick one up or any ideas on if one of the "Big Four" is compatible?
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05-31-2007, 01:03 AM	#2
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Well my bike is an oddity,So this might not be much help.. But the handle on it looks exactly like the one on my mid 80's Honda. Hope that helps. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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05-31-2007, 09:26 AM	#4
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	Jollysig, If you find a Big 4 match let us know for the cross reference parts thread. Jason __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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06-02-2007, 10:15 AM	#6
FMYStreetRacer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 416	bruce from ej cycles has them in stock. he's great to order from and ships very fast. i order all my parts from him and i don't even have a Lifan. __________________ Roketa DB-07a HID Headlight
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06-03-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
Motoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 45	Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call. __________________ 2006 Jetmoto TT200GY 2000 Suzuki VS800GL
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05-31-2007, 01:09 AM	#3
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	What kind of bike, I have had no problems dealing with Tom from RPM, maybe he can order one for you?
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05-31-2007, 09:49 AM	#5
Jollysig Join Date: May 2007 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 44	I guess I'll take it down to a shop this weekend hopefully it'll match up to a 80's Honda. If I can't find it local I guess I'll start asking the Lifan dealers.
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06-03-2007, 06:25 PM	#8
Motoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 45	Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call. __________________ 2006 Jetmoto TT200GY 2000 Suzuki VS800GL
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06-03-2007, 06:26 PM	#9
Motoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 45	Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call. __________________ 2006 Jetmoto TT200GY 2000 Suzuki VS800GL
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06-03-2007, 06:28 PM	#10
Motoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 45	Jetmoto has them also. I paid $20 for a complete new clutch lever and mounting assembly for my bike when I dumped it playing Evil Kneivel. Bent the lever for the clutch. Not sure what they would charge for the brake, or if they will sell just the lever, but it might be worth a call. __________________ 2006 Jetmoto TT200GY 2000 Suzuki VS800GL
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06-03-2007, 07:01 PM	#11
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Good to see Im not the only one having the problem with multiple posts recently
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06-03-2007, 07:22 PM	#12
molypod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 223	When you mount the new lever move it in 1.5 inches or more so if the bike goes down the handle bar ends hit the ground before the lever. Do the clutch lever as well. I did this when I first got the bike and have put it down a number of times with no damage to the levers. You can also put teflon tape under the handlebar mounts of the levers so if they do take a hit they'll just spin on the bars.
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06-03-2007, 09:08 PM	#13
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	doesnt that move your mirrors in also, limiting your view? I guess they could be adjusted more, but I sort of figured then I would be in the way of looking back
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06-04-2007, 12:12 AM	#14
Jollysig Join Date: May 2007 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 44	I ended up get one from hooperimports for $17 with shipping. I wish I had more time to head down to the local motorcycle shop but I needed to get ready for a business trip.
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06-04-2007, 12:19 AM	#15
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	We have a huge bike boneyard about an hour or so away from me..I might just make a trip and see what small parts actually fit my bike. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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