Unlucky/lucky day

Wrider · 05-09-2020, 06:24 PM

Just been to my mates to watch the football, where my stand somehow sank through the tarmac and my bike fell over! Looks like minor damage, broke the end of the clutch lever and grazed my bar end. But I know from experience it can be a lot worse. Just glad my new paint job took no damage.

Ron1000 · 05-09-2020, 06:30 PM

I had a recent incident with my old Honda vfr…affectionately called donkey…it fell over on a slope, in the opposite direction to the side stand. Whilst I was paying for fuel.

Minor damage for the most part; brake lever and indicator. However the crash bung pierced the fairing which is annoying. Nevermind tho it’s only the old donkey.

slob · 05-09-2020, 06:55 PM

bugger! but as you say, quite lucky, it’s ridiculously easy to dent the tank on early shaped monsters.

Wrider · 05-09-2020, 07:02 PM

I had to ride it home after and seemed ok just awkward with the clutch lever being broken.
Still it’s a good excuse to upgrade

Luddite · 05-09-2020, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrider

Still it’s a good excuse to upgrade

If you want to treat yourself and money's no object, I can recommend ASV levers. They have a huge amount of adjustment and fold up in a drop so shouldn't break.

Expensive but beautifully made. Available in a range of colours.

https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...R%20%2F%20S4RS

Wrider · 05-09-2020, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

If you want to treat yourself and money's no object, I can recommend ASV levers. They have a huge amount of adjustment and fold up in a drop so shouldn't break.

Expensive but beautifully made. Available in a range of colours.

https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...R%20%2F%20S4RS

I have been looking at ASV levers but can only seem to find them in short?

Luddite · 05-09-2020, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrider

I have been looking at ASV levers but can only seem to find them in short?

M&P have the CNC C5 model, black, silver or gold in regular length for your S4R

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=brc550

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=crc550

Wrider · 05-09-2020, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

M&P have the CNC C5 model, black, silver or gold in regular length for your S4R

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=brc550

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=crc550

Thank you!

I really love this forum, it’s always so helpful and friendly even to complete noobs
Like me.

Wrider · 17-09-2020, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

M&P have the CNC C5 model, black, silver or gold in regular length for your S4R

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=brc550

https://www.mandp.co.uk/search?q=crc550

I bought these and they don’t fit, hopefully can return them

Luddite · 17-09-2020, 06:03 PM

That's frustrating (and strange

).

If you look at the ASV search link from their website above, it shows the 550 as being for the S4R and S4RS. Did the levers change during the model life I wonder?

Might be worth sending an email direct to ASV for clarification.

(Yours is 2006 isn't it?)

https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...S4RS&year=2006

Luddite · 17-09-2020, 06:24 PM

A bit more research on the ASV site shows they list a different model no. (555) for the S4 and S4R up to and including 2005.

https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...0S4R&year=2005

Luddite · 17-09-2020, 06:59 PM

If the 555 is the correct fitment then M&P also have those in stock so a simple exchange should be possible.

If, for whatever reason, you can't get the right levers, don't worry about getting a refund - since you bought these mail order the distance selling regulations apply. Provided you send the items back within 14 days of receipt, the vendor must give you a full refund, no question, by law.

Darren69 · 18-09-2020, 07:49 AM

IIRC they should be the same levers as for the 996 as the same type of master cylinders were used. They changed to a semi radial type 999 type master for the later Testastretta S4R and RS.

Luddite · 18-09-2020, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the info. Darren. That would make sense as the ASV site lists the same model for both the early S4R and the 996.

So, Daniel, if your brake levers look like this:

rather than this:

then the 555 should be correct levers.

Darren69 · 18-09-2020, 10:27 AM

Be careful when you remove the levers because of part of Part #5 which if yours are the first type it will drop out and you'll probably lose it. It's a little black plastic spacer that sits between the micro switch and the lever and is only held in place by the lever itself. Without it your brake light or clutch interlock won't work.

Looks like you would need to buy the complete micro switch in order to get a new one.

05-09-2020, 06:24 PM	#1
Wrider Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Telford Bike: S4r Posts: 174	Unlucky/lucky day Just been to my mates to watch the football, where my stand somehow sank through the tarmac and my bike fell over! Looks like minor damage, broke the end of the clutch lever and grazed my bar end. But I know from experience it can be a lot worse. Just glad my new paint job took no damage.

17-09-2020, 06:03 PM	#10
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That's frustrating (and strange ). If you look at the ASV search link from their website above, it shows the 550 as being for the S4R and S4RS. Did the levers change during the model life I wonder? Might be worth sending an email direct to ASV for clarification. (Yours is 2006 isn't it?) https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...S4RS&year=2006 Last edited by Luddite; 17-09-2020 at 06:08 PM.. Reason: Check of model year

18-09-2020, 07:49 AM	#13
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	IIRC they should be the same levers as for the 996 as the same type of master cylinders were used. They changed to a semi radial type 999 type master for the later Testastretta S4R and RS. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

18-09-2020, 10:27 AM	#15
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Be careful when you remove the levers because of part of Part #5 which if yours are the first type it will drop out and you'll probably lose it. It's a little black plastic spacer that sits between the micro switch and the lever and is only held in place by the lever itself. Without it your brake light or clutch interlock won't work. Looks like you would need to buy the complete micro switch in order to get a new one. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

05-09-2020, 06:30 PM	#2
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	I had a recent incident with my old Honda vfr…affectionately called donkey…it fell over on a slope, in the opposite direction to the side stand. Whilst I was paying for fuel. Minor damage for the most part; brake lever and indicator. However the crash bung pierced the fairing which is annoying. Nevermind tho it’s only the old donkey.

05-09-2020, 06:55 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	bugger! but as you say, quite lucky, it’s ridiculously easy to dent the tank on early shaped monsters.

05-09-2020, 07:02 PM	#4
Wrider Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Telford Bike: S4r Posts: 174	I had to ride it home after and seemed ok just awkward with the clutch lever being broken. Still it’s a good excuse to upgrade

17-09-2020, 06:24 PM	#11
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	A bit more research on the ASV site shows they list a different model no. (555) for the S4 and S4R up to and including 2005. https://asvinventions.com/pfresults/...0S4R&year=2005

17-09-2020, 06:59 PM	#12
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	If the 555 is the correct fitment then M&P also have those in stock so a simple exchange should be possible. If, for whatever reason, you can't get the right levers, don't worry about getting a refund - since you bought these mail order the distance selling regulations apply. Provided you send the items back within 14 days of receipt, the vendor must give you a full refund, no question, by law.

18-09-2020, 10:07 AM	#14
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Thanks for the info. Darren. That would make sense as the ASV site lists the same model for both the early S4R and the 996. So, Daniel, if your brake levers look like this: rather than this: then the 555 should be correct levers.