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Old 10-25-2008, 09:20 PM
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Default An upgrade worth doing!

I had a clutch handle break last week and I discovered the silly things are made of white metal. I foolishly bought a replacement that was the same as the original but I just was nervous about it breaking again. So, today I stopped by the local cycle and ATV shop to see what they had. For just over $20 after tax I walked out with a Perch and Lever made out of aluminum that feel quite solid. I got a long lever so it works very easily. The thing doesn't lock but I can live without that in return for the reliability. Something to consider!
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Old 10-25-2008, 09:39 PM
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I use a regular brake handle, it doesnt lock, so I have a thick duct strap (wire tie) cut to length, that I carry on my front reflector that slips over the handle when pulled in, waalaa locking clutch lever.......
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Old 10-26-2008, 12:03 AM
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Default Re: An upgrade worth doing!

I always replace with ATV/dirt bike parts when possible. They work great and are long lasting. Some ATVs have a locking clutch. Even the cheap ones are a good deal better then standard kit ones
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Old 10-27-2008, 11:11 PM
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Bike shops have great locking levers...they are for BMX bikes I believe. A pair should around $15.
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Old 10-28-2008, 06:19 AM
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Wohoo Xcel. Looked around a bit and found these. PBW Locking Parking Brake Lever - Brake lever with parking brake lock button for Catrike, Wizwheelz, Scorpion recumbent trikes - PBW Locking brake handles . Would work fine as replacement clutch handle.

Update, Just looked at thatsDax's site, they have them as well.
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Old 10-28-2008, 03:19 PM
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Default Re: An upgrade worth doing!

My clutch bracket broke in a week. I used a self tapping screw to permanately and solidly adhere what was left of it to the handle bars. Cost $ 0.02.
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Old 10-28-2008, 09:40 PM
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You can make a lock out of 3 zip-ties... just make a little loop that you hook on & off over the tip of the lever with your pinky...
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