Is it possible to adjust brake lever more on 2016 KX85?!

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I decided to personalise my controls a little more to my liking, but I have a problem with the front brake lever. I want to adjust my lever a little up so I can grip I leaning back, but the reservoir on top of the lever hits the throttle tube. It sucks, because my friend has a 2014 KX85 and his throttle cable is on the rider side rather than pointing away like on mine... is it possible to adjust just the lever, or do I have to buy a new throttle?
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luti 5/11/2018 2:23pm
5/11/2018 2:23pm
I dont know, but would that affect where the throttle is? Like the “off” point is moved lower by moving it?
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kb228 5/11/2018 2:48pm
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Rotate the throttle. As long as youre not rotating it 45 degrees back it wont make a difference. If it does id bet adjusting cable slack would fix it.
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JBecker 72 5/11/2018 2:51pm
5/11/2018 2:51pm
luti wrote:
I dont know, but would that affect where the throttle is? Like the “off” point is moved lower by moving it?
No, your grip will be a little far back, so might want to get a new pair. But rotating the throttle housing back (toward the rider) will allow more clearance for the brake reservoir.

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JBecker 72 5/11/2018 2:58pm
5/11/2018 2:58pm
Also make sure to have the throttle tube a couple millimeters away from the end of the handlebar to keep the throttle from sticking.

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