I recently purchased a 2013 Honda Shadow VT750RS with 400 miles on the odometer. The clutch reminded me of a 1998 V-Star 650 that I had at one time owned, the friction point was almost at the extreme end of the clutch lever travel when leaving the clutch out to move forward. Printing a copy of the Cleever Lever Installation picture I was able to bore a matching hole in the Honda Lever and cut the 1/8" wide channel for the cable on a milling machine. This modification moved the friction point towards the center of the travel. The clutch fully releases and there is no clutch slippage. I am 100% satisfied. There is no reason one couldn't make this modification to any motor bike. 'tis himself Kenny G
So the hole drilled closer to the the pivot point is decreasing the travel distance of the cable, therefore increasing the arc of travel of the lever creating a larger friction zone for clutch engagement.
I also had problems with my V star and bought a new CLevver and it is MUCH better than the stock one ... Thanks so much Mike .. great video and info ... You are THE MAN !!!
Thanks for the video even if it is 3 years old. Helped me make one from my old lever. Very easy with a drill press. So thank you very much. Someone (I won't mention any names) wants $75 for one he makes out of new $12 dollar levers.
Did you recently purchase it? I haven't been able to contact him to see if it is still available. Also, any ideas on how to shorten the reach for the levers? It's my wife's bike and she has small hands.
@@zachary121701 that is my option too, just went to a mechanic trying to explain that and he did absolutely not understand a word who wad coming out of my mouth, maybe becaue iam a woman and i knew something he dont, so instead of showing him that video i will go somewhere else to get it done he propose to make the whole besie the other one and told me that anyway it would not make any difference so i save my self a headach and walk away 😅
@@MIKESGARAGE813 this just shows the spring setup. The lever works best. Sucks they don't make it anymore. I bet I can redrill the stock lever to a different point like the clevver is
@@MrYukon04 you can make your own with the stock lever, thats basically what the clevver was. While its great for short finger riders, I heard complaints about premature clutch cable wear and fraying due to this modification.
@@MIKESGARAGE813 so, did you experience any negative side effecr after installing this lever? Did you also use the spring mod at the end where the cable connects to the clutch. I want to do this but some yamaha riders said it prematurely snapped their clutch cables.
I recently purchased a 2013 Honda Shadow VT750RS with 400 miles on the odometer.
The clutch reminded me of a 1998 V-Star 650 that I had at one time owned, the friction point was almost at the extreme end of the clutch lever travel when leaving the clutch out to move forward. Printing a copy of the Cleever Lever Installation picture I was able to bore a matching hole in the Honda Lever and cut the 1/8" wide channel for the cable on a milling machine. This modification moved the friction point towards the center of the travel. The clutch fully releases and there is no clutch slippage. I am 100% satisfied. There is no reason one couldn't make this modification to any motor bike. 'tis himself Kenny G
Did you experience any issues down the road since this comment was posted?
So the hole drilled closer to the the pivot point is decreasing the travel distance of the cable, therefore increasing the arc of travel of the lever creating a larger friction zone for clutch engagement.
I also had problems with my V star and bought a new CLevver and it is MUCH better than the stock one ... Thanks so much Mike .. great video and info ... You are THE MAN !!!
Hi Mike, could you please add a link on where I could buy the lever ? It is not easy to find!
So mine has like absolutely no clutch like it’s pretty much what you were saying at the beginning what do I need to order??
Where do you get this at, what site?
Thanks for the video even if it is 3 years old. Helped me make one from my old lever. Very easy with a drill press. So thank you very much. Someone (I won't mention any names) wants $75 for one he makes out of new $12 dollar levers.
His name is Craig and he’s a really good guy. If you can do the work then make it happen. If not I would buy from Craig in a heartbeat
You mind sending Craig’s info?? Lol I just bought a 650 and I’m not too handy with power tools 😅😅😅
@@tonireed5645 join FB's V Star page you can't miss him he's very knowledgeable on these bikes😬
@@tdublove9558 my guy!!! Thank you so much
@@tonireed5645my pleasure 😊
Ordering these for my wife's vstar 650 classic as soon as I'm done posting. Thanks for the video!!
Where did you order it from?
Where can i buy the clevver lever?
Do you know where I could buy a clevvers?
Just installed on my v-star 650, works great!
Did your clutch cable fray prematurely?
Did you recently purchase it? I haven't been able to contact him to see if it is still available. Also, any ideas on how to shorten the reach for the levers? It's my wife's bike and she has small hands.
TKOKK I bought it about 3 weeks ago
Thanks! I will go ahead and place an order tonight. How long did it take to receive it?
TKOKK less than a week
Hey, so you put drag bars on this bike too I see. Are they Blue Collar Bobbers too?
Kris Mier they sure are. Good eye
no spacers though, right? 36"? you had some aftermarket spacers already on the bike it seems...
You mean risers? Yes there were already risers on it. I believe 6inch
MIKE'S GARAGE yes risers. Thanks! So was that a 36" bar? Bike looks sick btw! I'm hoping to reproduce the look, maybe minus the whitewalls.
I'd really like to buy a clevver for my v star 650 but I can't seem to find one any help would be greatly appreciated also great video
Iam looking for that too can't find
it🤔
@@rachelledegrace5944 any chance you found 1 of these??
@@zachary121701 not yet!
@@rachelledegrace5944 gonna try to drill my existing lever in an attempt to replicate this, I will let you know how it goes,, lol
@@zachary121701 that is my option too, just went to a mechanic trying to explain that and he did absolutely not understand a word who wad coming out of my mouth, maybe becaue iam a woman and i knew something he dont, so instead of showing him that video i will go somewhere else to get it done he propose to make the whole besie the other one and told me that anyway it would not make any difference so i save my self a headach and walk away 😅
OK I am glad to know I'm not the only person who thinks the friction zone is out too far on the bike.
Did anyone have any issues with the clever?
Do you have any idea on where to buy this lever at I can’t find it anywhere
They no longer sell it but you can make your own. Go to 650ccnd.com
@@MIKESGARAGE813 this just shows the spring setup. The lever works best. Sucks they don't make it anymore. I bet I can redrill the stock lever to a different point like the clevver is
@@MrYukon04 you can make your own with the stock lever, thats basically what the clevver was. While its great for short finger riders, I heard complaints about premature clutch cable wear and fraying due to this modification.
Where can I order
A guy named Craig Genau makes these now . He is has a group on facebook called vstar 650 upgrades
He’s a good guy. Please buy his stuff. Also get his pod kit.
@@MIKESGARAGE813 so, did you experience any negative side effecr after installing this lever? Did you also use the spring mod at the end where the cable connects to the clutch. I want to do this but some yamaha riders said it prematurely snapped their clutch cables.
Just received mine. Thanks for the how to video.
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@@MIKESGARAGE813 okay.
you can achieve this by adjusting the clutch pushrod, cable, and perch
Really appreciate this video thanks
My needles won't go steady
That's Awesome man I'll be doing mine for free . thanks for sharing 🙏
nice
COYOTE ADVENTURES thanks. It’s a good upgrade.
Looks like you could get this for free by just drilling your existing lever.
Rob L you totally can that’s all this is. I just don’t want to chance me messing it up.
Instead of spending 50$ I just drill one hole and it's done.