Left hand rear brake

torinreality · 04-01-2012, 07:44 AM

Hi, all. Forum searches aren't giving me what I'm looking for:

I'd like to move the rear brake controls to the left hand position. I have a Rekluse clutch, and was thinking to merely raise the stock clutch lever out of the way. I've read about the Clake system, but I think I'd rather have two separate controls.

Who's performed this operation? Are you glad you did? Can you tell me what suppliers you used for parts? Maybe a few photos?

Thanks!

brents347 · 04-01-2012, 10:15 AM

I havent done it so I have no opinion on it, but here's some threads on the subject.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb

http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb

Peanuts · 04-01-2012, 10:24 AM

I have not done it on an Adv, but have done on my own 200EXC, 450SXS, 520EXC, 250EXCF. So much better control over the rear brake. Going down steep hills, skid steering, walking alongside over bogs etc, its all good.

I use a combination LHRB and footbrake by adapting the rear master cylinder to get fluid fed through it from the LHRB.

For the actual LHRB on the bars I use a scooter rear brake or the Brembo clutch master cylinder as fitted to later KTM EXC/SX models.

I have fitted dozens of Rekluses and LHRB since 2002.

torinreality · 04-01-2012, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the replies, Brents347, Peanuts. I think I have enough information now to give this a shot.

biggus · 02-14-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torinreality

Thanks for the replies, Brents347, Peanuts. I think I have enough information now to give this a shot.

Do you have any updates on your Left Hand Rear Brake? Was it a go or a no go?

Tuna Helper · 02-15-2013, 07:39 PM

A lot of stunt riders do this. You could check out stuntlife.com.

eebrumfi · 02-16-2013, 04:55 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=14sq7uF-rIM#!

ABuck99 · 02-22-2013, 12:13 PM

torinreality What was your final solution?

The new Rekluse dual actuated left hand brake kit for the small bikes works pretty well, and retains the use of the foot brake. Depends on what you intend to use it for, but I wouldnt count on that as a stand alone system to stop an LC8 which weighs twice as much as the thumper it was designed for. That left hand brake kit is off a mountain bike, it uses a bicycle brake line, its not braided stainless, so under pressure it expands and you get fade. Also Im not sure that Rekluse master cylinder could develop enough system pressure to work the rear caliper enough to lock the back wheel if needed.

Patacca · 02-22-2013, 02:04 PM

So let's see if something good comes from this tread...

I still couldn't do this mod.

I would like to have LHRB + a very small clutch lever (1 finger) + no foot rear brake.....

I think that removing the foot rear brake get the mod easier, because you just need the master lever....a longer line to calliper and that's it.

No problem with pressure going in the reservoir of the rear foot reservoir.......

Can anyone find a good master lever for the rear brake of an eavy LC8?
Is the Magura master (changing the OR for dot instead of mineral oil) strog/big enough to brake?! The size is 10,5.

Hope we can reach a good final solution.

ABuck99 · 02-23-2013, 11:23 AM

You might try this product- excellent quality: http://www.accossatousa.com/index_files/Page442.htm & they might be able to help you piece this together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patacca

So let's see if something good comes from this tread...

I still couldn't do this mod.

I would like to have LHRB + a very small clutch lever (1 finger) + no foot rear brake.....

I think that removing the foot rear brake get the mod easier, because you just need the master lever....a longer line to calliper and that's it.

No problem with pressure going in the reservoir of the rear foot reservoir.......

Can anyone find a good master lever for the rear brake of an eavy LC8?
Is the Magura master (changing the OR for dot instead of mineral oil) strog/big enough to brake?! The size is 10,5.

Hope we can reach a good final solution.

DuctTape · 02-23-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patacca

So let's see if something good comes from this tread...

I still couldn't do this mod.

I would like to have LHRB + a very small clutch lever (1 finger) + no foot rear brake.....

I think that removing the foot rear brake get the mod easier, because you just need the master lever....a longer line to calliper and that's it.

No problem with pressure going in the reservoir of the rear foot reservoir.......

Can anyone find a good master lever for the rear brake of an eavy LC8?
Is the Magura master (changing the OR for dot instead of mineral oil) strog/big enough to brake?! The size is 10,5.

Hope we can reach a good final solution.

I'm thinking about this since I ride a Rekluse Clutched 990. http://www.ktmcyclehutt.com/ktm-part...nt=streetbikes

Patacca · 02-25-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuctTape

I'm thinking about this since I ride a Rekluse Clutched 990. http://www.ktmcyclehutt.com/ktm-part...nt=streetbikes

yeap but there is even written that there is no solution yet for bikes with hydraulic clutch..........

Kyler · 02-25-2013, 03:22 PM

I've recently become enamored with THE CLAKE (CLutch And braKE)

http://www.clake.com.au/

I'm going to try it on my 450 first.

04-01-2012, 07:44 AM	#1
torinreality ^OP metaconscious Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Oddometer: 57	Left hand rear brake Hi, all. Forum searches aren't giving me what I'm looking for: I'd like to move the rear brake controls to the left hand position. I have a Rekluse clutch, and was thinking to merely raise the stock clutch lever out of the way. I've read about the Clake system, but I think I'd rather have two separate controls. Who's performed this operation? Are you glad you did? Can you tell me what suppliers you used for parts? Maybe a few photos? Thanks!

04-01-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
brents347 KOTW 2010 Finisher Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the hell is Truckee, CA? Oddometer: 3,039	I havent done it so I have no opinion on it, but here's some threads on the subject. http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=lhrb __________________ Brents347 Truckee, CA. 07 Yamaha R6 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro 04 KTM 250exc- plated two-stroke

02-15-2013, 07:39 PM	#6
Tuna Helper Rawrr! Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Red Five standing by Oddometer: 498	A lot of stunt riders do this. You could check out stuntlife.com. __________________ '08 XB12S, '03 Road Glide, '73 CB750Four, '76 KZ750B, '95 ZX 600R in restore, '76 Honda Chopper under construction.

02-16-2013, 04:55 PM	#7
eebrumfi eebrumfi Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Huntington, WV Oddometer: 35	http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=14sq7uF-rIM#! __________________ -2012 KTM 990 Adventure- -A DRUNKEN MAN'S WORDS ARE A SOBER MAN'S THOUGHTS-

02-22-2013, 12:13 PM	#8
ABuck99 0.0 Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 292	torinreality What was your final solution? The new Rekluse dual actuated left hand brake kit for the small bikes works pretty well, and retains the use of the foot brake. Depends on what you intend to use it for, but I wouldnt count on that as a stand alone system to stop an LC8 which weighs twice as much as the thumper it was designed for. That left hand brake kit is off a mountain bike, it uses a bicycle brake line, its not braided stainless, so under pressure it expands and you get fade. Also Im not sure that Rekluse master cylinder could develop enough system pressure to work the rear caliper enough to lock the back wheel if needed. __________________ KTM: 06 KTM950S & 10 KTM450EXC (690E sold) BMW: 08 R1200GSA & 74 BMW R90/6 Ducati: 08 S2R1000 MONTESSA: 82 COTA 349 "The White Wonder" ABuck99 screwed with this post 02-22-2013 at 12:28 PM

04-01-2012, 10:24 AM	#3
Peanuts Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: UK Oddometer: 1,045	I have not done it on an Adv, but have done on my own 200EXC, 450SXS, 520EXC, 250EXCF. So much better control over the rear brake. Going down steep hills, skid steering, walking alongside over bogs etc, its all good. I use a combination LHRB and footbrake by adapting the rear master cylinder to get fluid fed through it from the LHRB. For the actual LHRB on the bars I use a scooter rear brake or the Brembo clutch master cylinder as fitted to later KTM EXC/SX models. I have fitted dozens of Rekluses and LHRB since 2002.

04-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#4
torinreality ^OP metaconscious Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Oddometer: 57	Thanks for the replies, Brents347, Peanuts. I think I have enough information now to give this a shot.

02-22-2013, 02:04 PM	#9
Patacca Pimp my SE italian style Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 529	So let's see if something good comes from this tread... I still couldn't do this mod. I would like to have LHRB + a very small clutch lever (1 finger) + no foot rear brake..... I think that removing the foot rear brake get the mod easier, because you just need the master lever....a longer line to calliper and that's it. No problem with pressure going in the reservoir of the rear foot reservoir....... Can anyone find a good master lever for the rear brake of an eavy LC8? Is the Magura master (changing the OR for dot instead of mineral oil) strog/big enough to brake?! The size is 10,5. Hope we can reach a good final solution. __________________ If you aren't sure, open to MAX!!! www.raffaellophoto.com check out my pimped SE @ http://www.myktm.it/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=223

02-25-2013, 03:22 PM	#13
Kyler Confused Hack Nut Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Almost Western MD Oddometer: 2,523	I've recently become enamored with THE CLAKE (CLutch And braKE) http://www.clake.com.au/ I'm going to try it on my 450 first. __________________ Ken => I'm a DAMN Rider (No rules, just ride!) *Happiness is a 3-wheel drift!* Member of the Maryland OHV Alliance

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