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[dm930]

Before removing the stock levers I've checked the play. And there is a play on both stock levers, at the end of the lever about 0.3" in total. But in fact I don't care, why? Because by grabbing the lever you automatically apply down pressure on it, the result being that you never feel this play.

 So, first try, than if this is not acceptable get a refund. Looking forward to have your feedback.

Spoke to Gary today at the company and he said the levers are same as stock.  I'm good with that.  He also said to remember to there is a removable sleeve in the pivot hole.  Have you noticed that?

[Lolo]

Yes. There is two parts of the stock clutch lever to reuse with the Oberon clutch lever: the pin sleeve and the little pivot wheel you can see on the picture I've posted. Surprisingly there were no such part on the stock brake lever.

After thinking at it, as there is the adjustable mechanism it implies a bit more play than the stock lever. Well, test it and share your experience with us.

[dm930]

Yes. There is two parts on the clutch lever to reuse on the Oberon clutch lever: the pin sleeve and the little pivot wheel you can see on the picture I've posted. Surprisingly there were no such part on the stock brake lever.

Gotcha.  It seems the clutch side is fairly easy to replace.  How was the brake side?  Does the switch housing have to come apart or just loosened a bit?

[Lolo]

Yes you have to fully dismount on the brake side. Have a look at the tutorial video. I was able to manage that, so nothing to worry about 

[dm930]

Finished the install.  Wasn't bad, but wasn't 10 minutes either.  Those C clips are tricky if your wear progressive lens glasses as I do.  Every time I move my head a little it gets blurry,   
What I did notice is the new levers have a touch more axial play than stock but it's not bad.  The quality of the product is excellent and packaged well.   Here's a couple pics of it finished.

[dm930]

Clutch side.

[dm930]

So I just had a chance to try the clutch in a few positions.  I found it very easy to adjust the friction point.  #5 position seems to release around the mid-point of the lever travel, which is where I like it.  Brake lever was nice to adjust also but the real test is out on the road. 
I will even say I like to appearance of this custom lever over the stock.  Well done Oberon. 

[Lolo]

Those C clips are tricky if your wear progressive lens glasses as I do.

Congrats on your install. Yes those C clips are a real pain even without lens, so the appropriate plier is a must.

Looks good on the bike 

[dm930]

Congrats on your install. Yes those C clips are a real pain even without lens, so the appropriate plier is a must.

Looks good on the bike 

I had the correct snap ring pliers but the position of looking up from the floor was awkward.  Didn't help that my eyes aren't what they used to be....

[dm930]

Happy Thanksgiving guys!

So I had a chance to ride the bike today.  What I noticed in the past is from Neutral, when I pull the clutch in, I hear the positive clunk of the 1st gear engaging.  Now, with the new levers, it no longer clunks into gear, it just sort of lightly clicks in.  It concerns me as I want to be sure I'm in gear.  Is this normal?  I can't imagine an adjustment.  I did try it on position 4 and 5 on the lever with the same result.
Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks,

Demetri