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Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

Don't know if this is a numpty question or not BUT......the end of my clutch lever (the little ball) broke off a while ago. It's usuable but my MOT is due soon - is this a failure? or should I get a new clutch lever before taking it for its MOT?

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 16 April 2012 at 15:09

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Holmfirthgirl @ 16/04/2012 15:09:27

Phil

In: Liverpool
Posts: 797

as long as there are no sharp edges i cant see any issues. give the mot station that you are going to use a call and ask them.

Message posted by Phil on 16 April 2012 at 15:57

Phil @ 16/04/2012 15:57:40

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11179

There are very seriose safety issues change it NOW before you use the bike again hun please

Message posted by JP on 16 April 2012 at 16:59

JP @ 16/04/2012 16:59:53

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

new one ...simples

Message posted by Deleted Member on 16 April 2012 at 17:04

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nellie

In: nottingham
Posts: 226

hiya HMG .... my xt nearly failed on the ball missing off the clutch lever but the man had one in stock a couple of quid .... the ball or angled end is a safety feature to stop your fingers from slipping off the lever probably in wet weather or wearing textile gloves .... also depends on the MOT testers descretion at the time or mood lol... hope this helps .....pete......

Message posted by nellie on 16 April 2012 at 17:24

nellie @ 16/04/2012 17:24:38

Gloom

In: Southport
Posts: 216

While there is no requirement for the ball end there is a minimum radius requirement so any sharp edge or if in the opinion of the tester the damage impedes it's function or safety then it fails.

If it does have any sharp edges then you are also running the risk of a ticket for riding a defective bike on the public highway.

Message posted by Gloom on 16 April 2012 at 19:17

Gloom @ 16/04/2012 19:17:21

harry worth

In: west London
Posts: 379

If you don't want to buy new lever, most balls have a hole on the underside, file end of lever to fit hole and araldite in. Where a lever had a ball its a fail without.

Message posted by harry worth on 16 April 2012 at 20:01

harry worth @ 16/04/2012 20:01:37

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

thanks for your input guys...I'll get a new one

It wasn't that I didn't want to get a new one...just hadn't got round to it

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 17 April 2012 at 08:23

Holmfirthgirl @ 17/04/2012 08:23:25

chris.sheridan

In: MK
Posts: 122

A ball on your clutch lever also prevents your handbeing skewered should have a tumble ... .. I already have a ball on my levers, but I do need a new pair of pilot road 2's and new brake pads :( lol

Message posted by chris.sheridan on 09 May 2012 at 19:52

chris.sheridan @ 09/05/2012 19:52:51

SPESH

In: Rugeley In The S
Posts: 709

Just for ref. New clutch lever fitted and mot passed today. Even if i did get conned into taking it in :-)

Message posted by SPESH on 15 May 2012 at 23:08

SPESH @ 15/05/2012 23:08:01

rossoandy21

In: ashford
Posts: 1621

couldnt u just swopped it over to the other side after he looked at that side and passed it, Big smile

hehe
or drilled a gobstopper to fit...

Message posted by rossoandy21 on 16 May 2012 at 00:03

rossoandy21 @ 16/05/2012 00:03:16

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