pheret1

I'm a brand new rider and just got my first bike, a 2004 Rebel. After being very uncomfortable on the bikes at the MSF class I decided to buy something small and customize it so it would be comfortable. I'm going to take a few lessons and hope to be riding around very soon!

I'll be looking around for some custom brake and clutch levers, since I have very small hands (extra small glove size) and they're pretty hard for me to reach well. Any advice?

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flitecontrol

Welcome, and glad you started out right by taking the MSF course. They had a lot of Rebels available at my class. Something like this would be nice if they make them to fit the Rebel: http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/pazzo...ble-levers.htm

Try doing an internet search for adjustable motorcycle levers.

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cagie

cool screen name, Pherets like shiney bikes! LOL Welcome!

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JunkyardDog

Welcome. I have exactly the opposite problem with the Rebel. My hands are plenty big enough to fit any levers I've come across (I've owned 45 bikes), but my legs were way to long to fit on the Rebel footpegs, so I had to make some brackets and move them 4" forward.

My EX500 has adjustable brake and clutch levers stock, but it's not just the lever The design also involves the lever mounts, master cylinder, mirror mounts, etc. You might be able to have someone modify stock or aftermarket levers to fit you better. Jerry.

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Buickguy

Welcome Aboard!

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Fridgitator

Those look really nice, but I think they are Hydraulic. Not a problem for the brake, but how would you adapt the clutch?

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igjosh

Welcome and ride safe.

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JunkyardDog

I doubt you will find any levers for the Rebel designed for smaller hands, since the entire Rebel is designed for a small person anyway. You might try different grips, or change the position of your hands on the grips. If you truly feel it is not safe to ride with the stock levers, you can have some custom levers made by someone with a CNC mill. They would not be cheap, I have had custom CNC parts made before, where I had no choice, but I paid a high price for them. You would also need to know the exact dimensions of the levers you want first. Jerry.

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jax

Welcome to the forum. Have you tried to adjust the leavers so they are closer to the grips. You might also try shimming the bracket where it attaches to the handle bar, to be closer to the grip.

Ride safe

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Fridgitator

No matter what shape the grips are, they have to have a certain amount of travel to do what they do. If your fingers can't reach them when they are extended, you won't be able to use cable levers. You can, however, use hydraulics. The ones linked above are hydraulic. One could be adapted to work for the front brake, as it is already hydraulic. The tough part is rigging up a hydraulic clutch. I know they are made for other bikes;it's a matter of finding one that can be adapted for your bike.

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