Front Brake Lever Not Stock?

[Guest]

I got a 1980 GS450L with a broken front brake lever. I ordered a replacement handle from a 1980 GS550 off ebay, but it's the wrong thing.

PartShark and BikeBandit both say it's the same part for all '80 450's & 550's, so I'm starting to wonder if the one I've got on my bike isn't stock. I realize now that it doesn't quite match the parts fiches either. It has a little flange protruding downward to actuate the brake light switch (see pictures below).


The lever on my bike. Look familiar to anyone?


What I got from ebay.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Steve]

Look familiar to anyone?

Yes, I have seen that red X before.

How were you trying to attach a picture?
Best to use a hosting site like PhotoBucket.

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[caltrop]

Can you see me now? I think I fixed it.

[tom203]

Can you see me now? I think I fixed it.

The master cylinder looks like came off ninja 250- my son had one, and I remember the "1 1/4 " marking

Edit; should have said.. "I think I remember.....

[caltrop]

Actually, it says "1/2" on the front. I snooped some more, and between it and the handlebars, it identifies itself as a NISSIN 5C2. I take it that's not stock? I'd appreciate a confirmation just so I'll stop banging my head against a wall.

If anyone does know of what bikes this might be stock on, or how I might find out, that'd be great. I can't find a cheap replacement lever just by searching NISSIN.

[bwringer]

Yah, that's definitely off something else. No idea what, but I doubt it's even a Suzuki.

Your best bet might be to find a salvage yard nearby and see if you can locate a lever that works.

If you were in Indy, we'd head down to Cycle Recycle II and Rob could match it up by eye with a new lever in about two minutes. Maybe you have a similar old-skool shoppe around there somewhere with extensive experience in Japanese bikes.

[hampshirehog]

Looks to me like it's from an 80s Honda.