765 I'm A Buffoon And Need Help

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  1. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #1 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    I've read the relevant bit in the manual and it's not that I can't read, but I'm having trouble understanding which dial on the levers - specifically in my case the brake lever - that you turn to adjust the reach. I think I have the right bit, but can't turn it by hand and, being a buffoon, it's not clear to me what I need to use to turn it. In the manual it looks like a knurled dial but in reality it looks more like a smooth-topped bolt.

    If anyone has successfully adjusted the reach (I need to make them come in closer to the bar because I'm not only a buffoon but apparently have tiny hands) on their Striple I'd be grateful for a photo of which one to turn and how.
     
  2. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    #2 Oldyam, Oct 1, 2018
    Why not post a pic of what you have on your bike instead of us having to guess.
     
  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #3 steve lovatt, Oct 1, 2018
    Push the lever away from you and then turn the dial.
     
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  4. Johnjo

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    #4 Johnjo, Oct 1, 2018
    Usually you need to push the lever in the opposite direction to normal. i.e. push the lever away from the bar. This frees up the locking pin on the lever allowing you to turn the adjuster knob by hand.

    Trial and error will determine the best position for you.

    Let us know how you get on.
     
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  5. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #5 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    User name checks out. ;)

    It's a standard bike, it's not going to be any different from anyone else's, mate. Which is why I posted this in the Street Triple forum and asked Street Triple owners. So not you. :confused:
     
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  6. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #6 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    Thank you. Appreciate this.
     
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  7. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    #7 Oldyam, Oct 1, 2018
    Are you naturally an asshole or are you working really hard at it .................

    Nowhere in your original post did you state that your bike was standard as it left the factory and I wouldn't even like to try and guess how many types of aftermarket levers there are that fit street triples, so you just leave it for everyone else to guess whether or not your bike is modified or not.

    Feckin Smart Ass
     
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  8. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #8 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    LOL, that's the spirit!
     
  9. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    #9 Oldyam, Oct 1, 2018
    To be honest the thread title says it all about the OP :)
     
  10. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #9 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    ??
     
  11. crispey

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    #10 crispey, Oct 1, 2018
    How to spoil everyones fun!
    Have a look here hope its the right one.
    Sorry guys
     
  12. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    #11 Yorkshireman, Oct 1, 2018
    Description under your user name does too:D Chill out man. :rolleyes:
     
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  13. ContactSC

    ContactSC Well-Known Member

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    #12 ContactSC, Oct 1, 2018
    It was tongue in cheek, you humourless jackass. Crawl back under your rock.
     
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  14. Oldyam

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    #13 Oldyam, Oct 1, 2018
    Seems you like to hand it out but don't like it when someone returns the favour, :joy::joy::joy::joy::joy::joy::joy::joy:
     
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  15. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #14 thebiglad, Oct 1, 2018
    Steady on boys, we don't get handbags out on 'ere.
     
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  16. Oldyam

    Oldyam Grumpy Old Git

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    #15 Oldyam, Oct 1, 2018
    Thats ok I'll nip over and borrow DD's :):)
     
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  17. Retired Phil

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    #16 Retired Phil, Oct 1, 2018
    wow, you guys are tough. i totally understood the OP. give the dude a break. it was a simple question with a simple answer. now he knows how. sheez.
     
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  18. joe mc donald

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    #17 joe mc donald, Oct 1, 2018
    Retired Phil.
    I agree we are not all clever dicks. And that is why we are here. Support and help others if we can. If someone doesn't like a post why not skip it.
    Ride Free
    Joe.
     
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  19. dilligaf

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    #17 dilligaf, Oct 1, 2018
    Everyone thinks that I’m a clever DICK :grinning:

    Sometimes they forget to say clever though :worried:
     
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    #18 joe mc donald, Oct 1, 2018
    Dilligaf.
    But you are. Clever that is.
    Ride Safe
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