Stock levers are very basic parts without much flash or user friendliness. Not only are adjustment options minimal (if at all), but they're also generally uncomfortable and certainly have nothing to offer visually.
Installing aftermarket levers like these ASV "Shorty" units is straightforward, quick and easy.
The stock brake lever isn't...
The stock brake lever isn't aesthetically pleasing, nor does it have much in the way of adjustments.
Use a 10mm socket to remove...
Use a 10mm socket to remove the lower nut and unthread the pivot bolt with a flathead.
Once it comes out you'll be...
Once it comes out you'll be looking at this.
The ASV lever comes with a...
The ASV lever comes with a brake light trigger switch that must be attached (if you want your brake light to work).
Slip the small dowel pin into...
Slip the small dowel pin into the lever, then align it with the plunger from the master cylinder and slip it all into the housing.
Thread the pivot bolt back...
Thread the pivot bolt back through and tighten up the 10mm nut from the bottom.
A stock clutch lever...yuck....
A stock clutch lever...yuck. Non-adjustable for the most part.
Align the cable reliefs on...
Align the cable reliefs on the adjustment knob and lever. This is done so the cable can be removed from the lever.
Use a 10mm socket to remove...
Use a 10mm socket to remove the lower nut.
With the nut removed push...
With the nut removed push the pivot bolt up and pull it out and remove the lever from the housing.
Remove the cable from the...
Remove the cable from the underside of the stock lever.
Route the cable into the underside...
Route the cable into the underside of the ASV lever.
Slide the lever into the housing,...
Slide the lever into the housing, push the pivot bolt through the hole and snug the 10mm nut. You're done!