Aftermarket Levers CSC TT250??

Tiddys · 04-23-2022, 12:06 PM

Hey guys, broke my clutch lever out riding today. Want some aftermarket levers that will fit in the stock perch as I don’t really want to mess with the electrics near it.

I was told to try levers for the CB500x. The brake lever fit fine but the clutch lever was wayyyyy too big for my perch.

Can anyone help me out here?

2LZ · 04-23-2022, 01:05 PM

Why not just order from the CSC website? I know they never have "free shipping" though.....

Tiddys · 04-23-2022, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Why not just order from the CSC website? I know they never have "free shipping" though.....

I was hoping to find some better ones than CSC has hopefully some shortys. But that is my last resort

Thumper · 04-23-2022, 02:50 PM

I agree, get better as long as you are buying. I want to get a doglegged front brake lever for my Storm. Brake is awesome but the lever is way far from the grip, and moved 3to5 mm to engage. I want it to be MUCH closer to the grip. A half inch would help. 3/4 or even 1 inch dogleg would be great.

Thumper · 04-24-2022, 09:28 AM

Here is a pic
This is a 2020 Storm

My front brake is great, but the lever is too far from the grip!
It only moves a quarter inch when you pull it, so it could easily be an inch closer to the grip.

Does anyone have a solution? A complete lever/cylinder/reservoir with adjustable lever, or maybe just a compatible doglegged lever?

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China Rider 27 · 04-24-2022, 09:56 AM

Hard to tell from the picture but could be your throttle grip is not slid all the way on the bar so it has room to move over to fit flush against the starting button. The handgrip is closed on the end so you cannot see that the bar ends like 1 inch before the end of the handgrip. Looks like the throttle cable connection is under the bar and can't see if it is hitting or preventing the throttle from moving over. I would take it apart, slide the throttle all the way on, if need be if the starting button is pinned you may need to drill a new pin location.

Thumper · 04-24-2022, 02:53 PM

The throttle grip is all the way on, and the brake lever is clamped right up against it.

But that is not the point. It is a straight, non-adjustable lever, and the master cylinder is engaged immediately when you pull the brake, so the lever barely moves. It is uncomfortable way out there. I want the lever closer to the handgrip (doglegged and adjustable would be best).

I am wondering who has changed this, with a complete new master cylinder/lever assembly, or maybe a compatible dogleg lever (adjustable if possible).

China Rider 27 · 04-24-2022, 04:22 PM

Oh, I misunderstood. I put the master brake side on my HAWK few weeks ago they work good but appear not available at the moment. Something similar would likely work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tiddys · 04-26-2022, 04:03 PM

Does this mean nobody know any that fit the cdc Tt250 ��

**JerryHawk250** · 04-26-2022, 04:06 PM

The best option is to get a complete universal set. Trying to match up levers to existing perch can be more of a pain than anything. I've installed these on my Hawk and work better than stock. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Han...15&sr=8-5&th=1

Thumper · 04-26-2022, 04:37 PM

Those universal sets are not expensive, and available with adjustable dogleg. I was looking at them. Many available in different colors. Some are machined billet aluminum. I might eventually get them.

A busted clutch lever (OP) is an acute situation

I just want a compatible replacement brake lever with enough dogleg to get it closer to the handlebar.

Tiddys · 04-26-2022, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

The best option is to get a complete universal set. Trying to match up levers to existing perch can be more of a pain than anything. I've installed these on my Hawk and work better than stock. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Han...15&sr=8-5&th=1

Thanks I will give these a shot

flopsweat · 04-27-2022, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiddys

Thanks I will give these a shot

Let me know if these work well! I'm looking to replace them on my TT250 as well. I had to chop off and sand down the ball ends of the oem ones to fit my guards, but eventually wanted to replace them.

Seems like the clutch will be pretty straight forward, but how involved is the process for the brake?

**JerryHawk250** · 04-27-2022, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by flopsweat

Let me know if these work well! I'm looking to replace them on my TT250 as well. I had to chop off and sand down the ball ends of the oem ones to fit my guards, but eventually wanted to replace them.

Seems like the clutch will be pretty straight forward, but how involved is the process for the brake?

Don't hesitate to get them. They are way better than stock. Brake is easy. Disconnect the old one and connect the new one then bleed the brakes. I used a Harbor freight hand vac so was quick and easy. Good time to replace the brake fluid.

flopsweat · 07-21-2022, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Don't hesitate to get them. They are way better than stock. Brake is easy. Disconnect the old one and connect the new one then bleed the brakes. I used a Harbor freight hand vac so was quick and easy. Good time to replace the brake fluid.

Finally ordered and received these brake levers. In terms of bleeding the brakes, as well as using a hand vac... Pardon my ignorance, but what does that actually entail? I understand, to a point, that bleeding the brakes is getting the air out of the system so you're only left with fluid in the lines. But how do I actually do that when I replace these? And where would a hand vac come in? Do I need one?

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Tiddys Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 7	Aftermarket Levers CSC TT250?? Hey guys, broke my clutch lever out riding today. Want some aftermarket levers that will fit in the stock perch as I don’t really want to mess with the electrics near it. I was told to try levers for the CB500x. The brake lever fit fine but the clutch lever was wayyyyy too big for my perch. Can anyone help me out here?
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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,101	Why not just order from the CSC website? I know they never have "free shipping" though..... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-24-2022, 09:28 AM	#5
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,388	Brake Lever? Here is a pic This is a 2020 Storm My front brake is great, but the lever is too far from the grip! It only moves a quarter inch when you pull it, so it could easily be an inch closer to the grip. Does anyone have a solution? A complete lever/cylinder/reservoir with adjustable lever, or maybe just a compatible doglegged lever?
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04-26-2022, 04:06 PM	#10
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,579	The best option is to get a complete universal set. Trying to match up levers to existing perch can be more of a pain than anything. I've installed these on my Hawk and work better than stock. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Han...15&sr=8-5&th=1 __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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04-23-2022, 02:50 PM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,388	I agree, get better as long as you are buying. I want to get a doglegged front brake lever for my Storm. Brake is awesome but the lever is way far from the grip, and moved 3to5 mm to engage. I want it to be MUCH closer to the grip. A half inch would help. 3/4 or even 1 inch dogleg would be great.
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04-24-2022, 09:56 AM	#6
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	Hard to tell from the picture but could be your throttle grip is not slid all the way on the bar so it has room to move over to fit flush against the starting button. The handgrip is closed on the end so you cannot see that the bar ends like 1 inch before the end of the handgrip. Looks like the throttle cable connection is under the bar and can't see if it is hitting or preventing the throttle from moving over. I would take it apart, slide the throttle all the way on, if need be if the starting button is pinned you may need to drill a new pin location.
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04-24-2022, 02:53 PM	#7
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,388	The throttle grip is all the way on, and the brake lever is clamped right up against it. But that is not the point. It is a straight, non-adjustable lever, and the master cylinder is engaged immediately when you pull the brake, so the lever barely moves. It is uncomfortable way out there. I want the lever closer to the handgrip (doglegged and adjustable would be best). I am wondering who has changed this, with a complete new master cylinder/lever assembly, or maybe a compatible dogleg lever (adjustable if possible).
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04-24-2022, 04:22 PM	#8
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 982	Oh, I misunderstood. I put the master brake side on my HAWK few weeks ago they work good but appear not available at the moment. Something similar would likely work. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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04-26-2022, 04:03 PM	#9
Tiddys Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 7	Does this mean nobody know any that fit the cdc Tt250 ��
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04-26-2022, 04:37 PM	#11
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,388	Those universal sets are not expensive, and available with adjustable dogleg. I was looking at them. Many available in different colors. Some are machined billet aluminum. I might eventually get them. A busted clutch lever (OP) is an acute situation I just want a compatible replacement brake lever with enough dogleg to get it closer to the handlebar.
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