Gcraay
XS650 Addict
So, I’m thinking of doing inverted controls. But, and this is a juicy one. Has anyone ever installed them? Where does the clutch reservoir go! I’m assuming wired through the handlebars. Anything else you can add would be great.
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Inverted controls
- Thread starter Gcraay
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Most inverted controls I've seen are on bikes with a cable op clutch not hydraulic, same with the front brake.
Ah, thanks for the link Rustie. I had NO idea what he was talking about.
Inverted levers were pretty common on old Guzzi's and Beemers and look great on custom bikes but don't paly very well with hydraulics with out some Rube Goldberg type engineering. Hydro front brakes are easy enough as Guzzi actually did this with a remote cable op MC. But Hydro clutch is a different animal all together, you would need a cable op MC with more stroke than would probably be feasible.
Gcraay
XS650 Addict
So you’re saying they’re a pain in the neck? Okay.
These are nice, and they also have master cylinders.
https://www.custom-motorcycle-parts...tro-inverted-motorcycle-hand-controls-chrome/
Not sure how much custom work the OP wants to get involved with, but it definitely would look very neat & tidy if combined with a throttle with internal cable, and electric wiring inside the handlebar as well. Maybe easier to do with a 1" handlebar.
https://www.custom-motorcycle-parts...tro-inverted-motorcycle-hand-controls-chrome/
Not sure how much custom work the OP wants to get involved with, but it definitely would look very neat & tidy if combined with a throttle with internal cable, and electric wiring inside the handlebar as well. Maybe easier to do with a 1" handlebar.
I'm not sure you could get the cable to pass through an internal throttle or mount one to an internal throttle since the whole bar end turns with an internal throttle. But it would look pretty cool if you could figure out how to.
https://www.custom-motorcycle-parts...and-tires-kit-for-rocker-and-breakout-models/
I wonder how many of these kits they sold.
$37,260.00
I wonder how many of these kits they sold.
$37,260.00I am pretty sure it can be done, by milling a slot in the handlebar, and a " quick thread" inside the throttle sleeve. Then a pin from a tubular throttle pull slider inside the bar, that engages the "quick thread" groove.
Making something like that, would obviously require some engineering and machining skills, but is definitely possible.
Gcraay
XS650 Addict
https://www.custom-motorcycle-parts...and-tires-kit-for-rocker-and-breakout-models/
I wonder how many of these kits they sold.
I’ve always wondered with ridiculous prices like that if you could find a machine shop fab place to make it custom for you. Imagine walking in and saying I’ll give you $20,000 to build me one. They’d be all over that.
Gcraay
XS650 Addict
I’m going to do a remote mount master cylinder like the BMW does. I’ve customized a bunch of the bike already. Running a Triumph gas tank and changed the handle bars. Along with a load of other items.
Thank you Hughes Handbuilt for the rephrase.
Thank you Hughes Handbuilt for the rephrase.
