[GarageBoo]

Brand new to the TW. I haven’t ridden a motorcycle since I was a kid and now I’m 50, so I’m as green as green can be. I’ll skip all the reasons I got the TW because I would just be preaching to the choir. Purchased a 2021 about a month ago and love it. I find myself using two fingers to clutch and brake. Feels natural to me and gives me a grip while doing it. I’ve read some old threads on shorty levers, but was hoping to hear some updated thoughts and choices. Thanks In advance!

 

[TWBigBlake]

A lot of us have been using FXCNC brand (I've been using them for over a year) with little to no issues.


FXCNC Racing Short Adjustable Brake Clutch Levers

 

[GarageBoo]

I’ll check them out. Thanks

 

[Ski Pro 3]

Find threads on some shorty levers purchased off eBay. They are Yamaha spec but not TW200 so you'll have to make sure you find the right ones. I got them and they work perfect for 2 finger operation. Very adjustable and darn near indestructible as well. I recall I posted when I got mine and even posted photos. Good luck searching!

EDIT
I found the eBay listing, just don't remember which Yamaha model I ordered.
Shorty clutch and brake levers

The price is for BOTH levers. Very reasonable.

 

[Pilot Jet 34]

ASV

 

[TW-Brian]

Here's a link.

Shorty Brake and Clutch Levers for 2001+ TW's

My friend Putt-putt was kind enough to send me these blue beauties that he purchased, but was unable to fit onto his TW. He was right, they didn't even come close to fitting, so I sold them on Craigslist. After a little research, I used the proceeds from the sale of these blue ones to buy a...

www.tw200forum.com

 

[ronnydog]

Broke these off in 1995, short levers!

 

[Ken]

I got a shorty lever like Ronnydog. My TW jumped over in the driveway, I think it was trying to escape. It broke the end of my clutch lever off. I filed the burrs off the end, put some heat tubing over it and now it looks like it was made that way.

 

[BUMBLESPECIMOODA]

I'm the same way. 2-fingers on each side. I simply cut my stock levers down, so that the 2-fingers operating the lever, doesn't mash the rest of the lever, into my other 2-fingers holding the bar.

Simple and free. The saved money could get you spare levers and shifter lever, for trail-side replcement after a crash.

 

[GarageBoo]

Crash? What crash? Yes, I did crash the second time I rode the beast!!

 

[nihil]

Been running these for a couple years, no complaints beyond the stock rubber boots not fitting over them, but I'd imagine that's an issue with most aftermarket levers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBO373S/

Pic before I put the guards and mirrors back on. I have them adjusted out a bit for larger hands.

 

[ronnydog]

Been running these for a couple years, no complaints beyond the stock rubber boots not fitting over them, but I'd imagine that's an issue with most aftermarket levers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBO373S/

Pic before I put the guards and mirrors back on. I have them adjusted out a bit for larger hands.

Wow look very nice

ronnydog

 

[SEADUB200]

Been running these for a couple years, no complaints beyond the stock rubber boots not fitting over them, but I'd imagine that's an issue with most aftermarket levers.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBO373S/

Pic before I put the guards and mirrors back on. I have them adjusted out a bit for larger hands.

Look really great! Question: Do these allow your Brake light switch & Clutch safety switch to work correctly, like OE?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SEADUB200]

A lot of us have been using FXCNC brand (I've been using them for over a year) with little to no issues.


FXCNC Racing Short Adjustable Brake Clutch Levers

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Looking at maybe buying a set of these.
Question: Do they allow your Brake light switch & Clutch safety switch to work correctly, like OE?

Thanks in advance.

 

[SEADUB200]

Saw these, too - some of the EBay China lever options that look decent & well priced are on the slow boat (1+ month), so I'm willing to pay a little more for options with a shorter shipping time. What do y'all think of them?

https://www.amazon.com/Levers-TW200-XT225-XT250-TTR250/dp/B084ZNN7G7/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=tw200+brake+clutch+adjustable&qid=1614084583&s=automotive&sr=1-5#customerReviews

 

[TWBigBlake]

Looking at maybe buying a set of these.
Question: Do they allow your Brake light switch & Clutch safety switch to work correctly, like OE?

Thanks in advance.

Yessir, they are direct swaps, shouldn't bother the switches at all... just make sure you tighten the bolts/screws on the levers when you get them, QA/QC is a little... ehhh

 

[NorthernSpy]

These fit.

Clutch Brake Levers For Yamaha WR250F/450F/250R/250X YZ125/250/426F/450F YZ80/85 | eBay

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[SEADUB200]

Yessir, they are direct swaps, shouldn't bother the switches at all... just make sure you tighten the bolts/screws on the levers when you get them, QA/QC is a little... ehhh

Gotcha. Thanks for reply. I read posts re: thin nylon washers used to fine tune for lever slop. I’m fine with making tweaks like that on an otherwise decent enough piece.

If anyone knows the specs for the nylon washers, I can get them ordered in advance:

1) Thickness
2) Outside Diameter
3) Inside Diameter

Thanks!

 

[TWBigBlake]

Gotcha. Thanks for reply. I read posts re: thin nylon washers used to fine tune for lever slop. I’m fine with making tweaks like that on an otherwise decent enough piece.

If anyone knows the specs for the nylon washers, I can get them ordered in advance:

1) Thickness
2) Outside Diameter
3) Inside Diameter

Thanks!

Don't bother with the nylon washers, after taking them apart and putt the washers in, it just never quite seemed right, the handles didn't work right, so I took them out. It's really not as bad as I originally thought. I should go back and update that post.

 

[SEADUB200]

Don't bother with the nylon washers, after taking them apart and putt the washers in, it just never quite seemed right, the handles didn't work right, so I took them out. It's really not as bad as I originally thought. I should go back and update that post.

Ahh, OK, cool. Thanks for the update - would save me a step. Still considering options, but this one seems to be a top contender.