Replacement levers

BikerBore · Jul 3, 2020

Brought some replacement levers for my SF. Looked on the forum and it says the DB-12 and DC-12 fit. They do fit, but I found the clutch lever didn't have the extra metal protruding underneath to activate the clutch switch.

Anyone else found this?

I like the levers so will bypass the clutch switch unless anyone knows if there is another part number for the clutch lever?

Voodooo · Jul 3, 2020

BikerBore said:
Brought some replacement levers for my SF. Looked on the forum and it says the DB-12 and DC-12 fit. They do fit, but I found the clutch lever didn't have the extra metal protruding underneath to activate the clutch switch.

Anyone else found this?

I like the levers so will bypass the clutch switch unless anyone knows if there is another part number for the clutch lever?

The extra billet aluminum levers that came With my Dominator Naked uses a dowel pin that you have to insert to use and make contact with the switch.

Voodooo · Jul 3, 2020

BikerBore · Jul 4, 2020

Thanks voodooo

That's given me something to think about. There is no metal strip on my SF that your dowel pin makes contact with. It's a poor design on the SF. Very much looks like an afterthought.

Blightybrit showed some pictures on one of his posts. The switch looks like it should be mounted on something, but isn't.
https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/bike-not-starting-was-an-easy-fix-today.30599/

TonyA · Jul 4, 2020

Sport is the same as SF .

Claudio · Jul 4, 2020

They are levers for Brembo brake master cylinders and are commercial, they are not Norton specific. They are mounted on many other bicycles, so try looking in the Brembo catalog

Voodooo · Jul 4, 2020

BikerBore said:
Thanks voodooo

That's given me something to think about. There is no metal strip on my SF that your dowel pin makes contact with. It's a poor design on the SF. Very much looks like an afterthought.

Blightybrit showed some pictures on one of his posts. The switch looks like it should be mounted on something, but isn't.
https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/bike-not-starting-was-an-easy-fix-today.30599/

I also have a 2016 SF Commando. And like yours it has the casted aluminum finger on the stock levers.

BikerBore said:
Thanks voodooo

That's given me something to think about. There is no metal strip on my SF that your dowel pin makes contact with. It's a poor design on the SF. Very much looks like an afterthought.

Blightybrit showed some pictures on one of his posts. The switch looks like it should be mounted on something, but isn't.
https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/bike-not-starting-was-an-easy-fix-today.30599/

I don’t see how the Brembo master cylinders and levers on the commando are a poor design or afterthought.
I have a SF Commando as well and they do exactly what their designed to do.

Ill agree the levers are basic and nothing special, but you can’t blame the stock levers or design because the new levers you have don’t fit. The ones to blame are the manufacturers of the new levers, or the ones who told you they’ll work on a modern Commando.

BikerBore · Jul 4, 2020

I don't see the levers as a poor design, but the switch. It is not very sturdy. It has a thread that makes me think it should be screwed into a housing which would hold it in place.

I'm not that bothered about having to bypass the switch. I don't need it, but do wonder about the relay being permanently on while ignition is on and whether that will cause it to fail early so if I can find the correct lever I'd prefer to fit it. Doesn't look like part number is known though.

Voodooo · Jul 4, 2020

BikerBore said:
I don't see the levers as a poor design, but the switch. It is not very sturdy. It has a thread that makes me think it should be screwed into a housing which would hold it in place.

I'm not that bothered about having to bypass the switch. I don't need it, but do wonder about the relay being permanently on while ignition is on and whether that will cause it to fail early so if I can find the correct lever I'd prefer to fit it. Doesn't look like part number is known though.

Exactly what brand of levers do you now have?

BikerBore · Jul 5, 2020

Voodooo said:
Exactly what brand of levers do you now have?

I got Bad Dog levers.

Voodooo · Jul 5, 2020

BikerBore said:
I got Bad Dog levers.

That explains why you’re having problems.
You have the wrong levers.
again, not Brembos or Norton’s fault.

cehenard · Jul 5, 2020

BikerBore said:
I got Bad Dog levers.

BikerBore,
I put ASV Shorty levers on my 2014 Commando. One of my other bikes has the same brake set up as the Commando (not exclusive to Norton) so I ordered levers to fit the other bike. The levers fit great, operate fine and look great. Most aftermarket suppliers don't make parts that they list as fitting a Norton, but there are plenty of parts that work and look better. I've changed the levers, grips, mirrors and risers with quality parts, none of which were Norton specific. Good luck.

Charlie

BikerBore · Jul 5, 2020

cehenard said:
BikerBore,
I put ASV Shorty levers on my 2014 Commando. One of my other bikes has the same brake set up as the Commando (not exclusive to Norton) so I ordered levers to fit the other bike. The levers fit great, operate fine and look great. Most aftermarket suppliers don't make parts that they list as fitting a Norton, but there are plenty of parts that work and look better. I've changed the levers, grips, mirrors and risers with quality parts, none of which were Norton specific. Good luck.

Charlie

It was a post on this site that said DB-12 and DC-12 fit. They also fit some Ducatis. That's what I brought and they do fit, just don't work the clutch switch.

So what was your other bike?

BikerBore · Jul 5, 2020

Voodooo said:
That explains why you’re having problems.
You have the wrong levers.
again, not Brembos or Norton’s fault.

I know I have the wrong levers, well clutch lever, that's why I posted to see if anyone knew the part number.

I think the clutch switch used on the Sport/SF and the bracket to hold it in place is a poor design. Doesn't matter what lever i have on, in my opinion it's a poor design.

cehenard · Jul 5, 2020

BikerBore said:
I know I have the wrong levers, well clutch lever, that's why I posted to see if anyone knew the part number.

I think the clutch switch used on the Sport/SF and the bracket to hold it in place is a poor design. Doesn't matter what lever i have on, in my opinion it's a poor design.

BikerBore,
The ASV levers are for a lot of different bikes, but the design of one of my Ducati's is the same as the Norton. I got levers for a 1995 Ducati SSCR and they have an aluminum bracket for the clutch switch that bolts on with an allen bolt. You can order different anodized finishes for the levers and adjustment wheels and different lengths for the levers. No doubt other manufacturers offer the same but I've got this type on other bikes and it suits my needs. Right now I don't have a part number but I can get it if you can't.
Charlie

Voodooo · Jul 5, 2020

BikerBore said:
I know I have the wrong levers, well clutch lever, that's why I posted to see if anyone knew the part number.

I think the clutch switch used on the Sport/SF and the bracket to hold it in place is a poor design. Doesn't matter what lever i have on, in my opinion it's a poor design.

It’s not a poor design just because your cheap, incorrect, levers don’t fit.

BikerBore · Jul 6, 2020

Voodooo said:
It’s not a poor design just because your cheap, incorrect, levers don’t fit.

I give up, you clearly don't understand what I'm saying.

Fast Eddie · Jul 6, 2020

Is that an MOT check item?

kommando · Jul 6, 2020

But the Clutch switch ? which is what the thread is about.

olympus · Jul 6, 2020

kommando said:
But the Clutch switch ? which is what the thread is about.

Ooops....

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