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    Brake lever hiting delkevic 4 into 1

    I just purchased/ installed a new Delkevic 4 to 1 for my 83 GS1100G and I couldn't be happier. With this new system and the replacement of my manifold o rings I have managed to resolve all my poor idling issues. She runs great and no more stalling at lights.

    The problem I'm having is that my foot brake lever is hitting the can when I fully apply the brake. I've tried raising the lever but then it's just too high. I'm a tall guy (6'5) and the foot rests are high enough as is. I've looked online for a shorter lever but can't really see one that will fit. Maybe I'll need one fabricated ?
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    will it clear if you bend it out slightly?
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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      #3
      Originally posted by Agemax View Post
      will it clear if you bend it out slightly?

      Yeah maybe. So heat it up and bend it?

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        #4
        yep, very hot! sometimes they bend ok, sometimes they just snap. worth a try if you gonna have to get a new one anyway.
        1978 GS1085.

        Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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          #5
          Originally posted by Agemax View Post
          yep, very hot! sometimes they bend ok, sometimes they just snap. worth a try if you gonna have to get a new one anyway.
          Exactly. OK thanks

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            #6
            I had bent my lever out just to get it to line up under my boot better. I didn't heat it but it's cast and could be broken pretty easily. I had a spare from a parts bike just in case. I don't have a 1100 but there is plenty of room under the lever on my bike to the pipe. I'm just wondering why it doesn't clear if it was designed for your bike. Pictures would help.
            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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              #7
              20170801_064833.jpg

              Heres a view

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                #8
                That certainly looks tight. Is it possible to get a full picture of the system on the bike. Something doesn't look right there.
                http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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                  20170806_100944.jpg

                  Not the best pic

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                    #10
                    turn your hang bracket around where it bolts to the muffler, it should give you more clearance. I would loosen all bolts a little until you get it into position. The muffler might have to be slipped back a little also.
                    Last edited by OldVet66; 08-06-2017, 10:40 AM.
                    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by OldVet66 View Post
                      turn your hang bracket around where it bolts to the muffler, it should give you more clearance. I would loosen all bolts a little until you get it into position. The muffler might have to be slipped back a little also.
                      Tried that. Didn't work

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                        #12
                        Heat and bend as suggested. My exhaust has a depression in the muffler for clearance in that area.
                        Alan

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                        Weaned on a '74 450 Honda
                        Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
                        Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
                        Added an '82 GS1100GL

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                          #13
                          You can grind 1/4" off the bottom of the lever. That should give you the clearance without weakening the lever much.
                          http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                          1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                          1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                          1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                          Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                          JTGS850GL aka Julius

                          GS Resource Greetings

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
                            You can grind 1/4" off the bottom of the lever. That should give you the clearance without weakening the lever much.
                            Ah. Brilliant. Cause Im not missing much.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
                              You can grind 1/4" off the bottom of the lever. That should give you the clearance without weakening the lever much.
                              Worked like a charm. Thanks again

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