ASV Brake/Clutch levers for T3

[85Tecate]

Does anyone know which, if any, of these front brake levers fit the 85 T3? Hydrualic not cable brakes. Im pretty sure the universal clutch lever will work fine, but im wondering about the brake handle as the T3 isnt listed of course. Website is found here: http://asvinventions.com/levers_order/quad_atv/f3_quad_atv.html

[dcreel]

I used the universal clutch lever and it wouldn't fit. I had to trim the top and bottom so it would fit into the perch. ASV sells refurbs and blems on Ebay for seriously dirt cheap prices. I do however love the asv clutch lever. To do the brake lever I am going to buy say a Honda 450 Front brake and use the asv lever for that application. Here are some pics, the asv clutch perch mount did fit. You do need to move the ignition/light switch on the inboard side of the clutch perch. Here is a link for the ASV blems and refurbs. I picked up the clutch lever and clamp for $30 shipped.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/asvinventions/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/asv004.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/asv002.jpg

[85Tecate]

So to clear this up, you said the universal one did work after slight trimming? And with the honda one as you were talking about i will just need the entire honda master cylinder and buy the corrosponding handle, correct? My brake line will fit it?

[willrideanythin]

You can buy a complete perch set up too

[dcreel]

So to clear this up, you said the universal one did work after slight trimming? And with the honda one as you were talking about i will just need the entire honda master cylinder and buy the corrosponding handle, correct? My brake line will fit it?

Yeah.. I just trimmed it with a grinder. Its too thick to fit in the perch. For the front brake I plan to buy the front master cylinder from a 450R and the asv lever for that model. The brake lines are all banjo bolts, so yes the hose will be fine.

[deathman53]

the honda trx brake lever will fit. I had a rtc one on my t3.

[dcreel]

the honda trx brake lever will fit. I had a rtc one on my t3.

On an 84-85 tecate? What does rtc mean? Got any pictures?

[hondawasaki]

I use a yfz450 brake master, and clutch lever assy for my '86 t3. works fantastic. I love the ft brake feel, feels way better than stock, and looks better silver too.

[deathman53]

rtc is a company that sold softy and adjustable brake levers. They also sold clutch lever(complete) as well as radiator shrouds, line coolers and such. I think they are out of business. Its ashame, their stuff was very nice, nicest trx250r radiator shrouds I ever seen. I don't have any pictures of it on the 84-85 tecate, I haven't had that bike for 6+ years now. Basically, any front brake lever for a trx250r, 400ex, 450r, 300ex/250x and maybe more will fit.

[sblt500r]

I use a yfz450 brake master, and clutch lever assy for my '86 t3. works fantastic. I love the ft brake feel, feels way better than stock, and looks better silver too.

do you have a picture of the yfz master mounted? i was thinking of useing one but i thought it might look to big and out of place on the bars.

[dcreel]

I wouldn't have even tried making the clutch lever fit, but the refurb'd and blem units can be had for cheap. I got the clutch lever for $10 and made it work. It does work great, and I like the fact that they can bend all the way forward. The clutch lever I got was for older KX dirt bikes.

[Maico]

I like the KX master myself. Shorty lever and bling resi cap.

[hondawasaki]

Heres a pic of the YFZ stuff,
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo153/hondawasaki/DSC_5612.jpg
and a closeup of the master
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo153/hondawasaki/DSC_5613.jpg
and clutch.
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo153/hondawasaki/DSC_5614.jpg

The ASV levers can be had easily for the YFZ, Then you could have a matching set. good luck, let us know what you decide!!

[85Tecate]

Thanks for the replies. I dont think im too fond of the YFZ ressie. That thing is bulky. Might try the set for the KX bike.

[hondawasaki]

Thanks for the replies. I dont think im too fond of the YFZ ressie. That thing is bulky. Might try the set for the KX bike.

Keep in mind if you run a thumb throttle, the Kx master won't fit. Twist grip you are good to go!

[dcreel]

hondawasaki, On the YFZ clutch perch, what are the 2 threaded bosses for? I think I may have to go the same route you did. I like the silver more than the black, and my resi window is impossible to see through. Not to mention I would imagine it would work 100 times better.

[hondawasaki]

That is for the parking brake, you could easily flat sand those off for a better look. or use the parking brake...

[sblt500r]

i made a yfz front brake lever fit my 86 t3 master cylinder. it wasn't easy, but i got it cheap off ebay, and i had the rezzie polished, so i made it work. looks like it belongs on there. a kx250 lever may fit easier.

i'm also going to use a universal clutch and perch assembly from asv. not sure which model it is, but it has the quick adjust cable mount.

these really look fancy mounted on black fat bars.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1228.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1225.jpg