Levers for 86 KDX?

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Levers for 86 KDX?

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Anyone have a recommendation for a good set of levers that fit an 86?

I have been looking online for a set of shorty levers but have been disappointed in the compatibility.
Seems like many of them don't go back that far especially for the brake lever.
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Levers for 86 KDX?

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I also need a front brake lever for 88 c3. I have already been duped by eBay and got wrong lever. It seems the KDX's require a more unique lever that is much thicker at attaching point to master cylinder
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fabio wrote:I also need a front brake lever for 88 c3. I have already been duped by eBay and got wrong lever. It seems the KDX's require a more unique lever that is much thicker at attaching point to master cylinder
Could you build it up with some washers?
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Yes that can be done, but also had an issue with the lever forward stop and the nipple for the plunger not aligning. I can definitely figure out some Jerry rig....ultimately I would like to find oem lever or good used one
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Op have you tried any from an OEM supplier like RMATV?
I'm sure they would take them back if they don't work.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/31 ... ver?v=1340
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Thanks for the heads up, I think I've looked everywhere but there.
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fabio wrote:Thanks for the heads up, I think I've looked everywhere but there.
No problem. Like I said, they are good people that normally try to work with you.
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Re: Levers for 86 KDX?

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Thanks for the suggestion, I found the Motion Pro levers but was looking for the shorter 2-finger levers.

I agree with you on RMATV, just got a helmet (Fly F2 Carbon for $159) from them and had to return because it did not fit.
They sent an e-mail call-tag and the new helmet was at my door 5 days later.
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Same here, I was looking for the shortly style lever. I just ended up getting the motion pro and it fits fine. I guess the other alternative would be to get a newer style master cylinder, then there would be lever options out the wazoo
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