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#1 | Magura levers datum

Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:00 pm (Last edited: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:09 pm)

Until today I thought Magura were Italian. Over 50 years of error. They are actually German!!!

I just bought / installed Magura levers on my RS 1250. Lovely. As good as BMW factory.

Their advantage is to allow the clutch / brake to pivot up and prevent possible damage to the hydraulic system and hanger assembly. Not critical, but not inconsequential.

Engineering is flawless, as is operation and appearance.

Installation is a bit of a fiddle, but it exposes the remarkable BMW detail engineering.

I posted years ago the RS 1200 was the best motorcycle I had owned over about 50 years. Now, after 53 years, the 1250 is stunning. The little change of the Magura levers is just a candle on the birthday cake.

Love the bike and the quality and improvement of the Magura.

One notable matter is that the brass or copper tubular shim on the lever's pivot bolts reacts over time to the force ofOk the pull on the lever. The clutch shim slipped in and out. Perfect.

The brake lever had tiny issues (distortion) as the force on that side is much more than the clutch.

Magura provides a new bush which solved any issue.

Again, the RS is a wonderful thing. In the 2+ years I have had it, no other bike equals it. Ultimate hp, sure, a dozen or more will smoke it. But the overall package - none.

I would like to apologize to anyone I have NOT offended. Please be patient. I will get to you shortly.

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#2 | RE: Magura levers datum

Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:45 am

Sounds like a nice, tidy upgrade. I just learned something- so thank you! I thought Magura was Italian as well.
I was always really impressed with my R90S when I worked on it. Also my wife's '72 Mercedes 220 (what a slow, but reliable pig, eh, princess!). Both were engineered with an eye toward maintenance, durability and ease of access. It was a joy to work on them.

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#3 | RE: Magura levers datum

Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:01 pm (Last edited: Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:02 pm)

Zitat von jrt im Beitrag #2
Sounds like a nice, tidy upgrade. I just learned something- so thank you! I thought Magura was Italian as well.
I was always really impressed with my R90S when I worked on it. Also my wife's '72 Mercedes 220 (what a slow, but reliable pig, eh, princess!). Both were engineered with an eye toward maintenance, durability and ease of access. It was a joy to work on them.

Nice upgrade on the levers. Would love to see some photos!

Remember the R90S owners manual? It was a work of art with lots of cutaway drawings, diagrams, and cool photos. It was thick and there was an actual reason to carry it with you because it contained instructions for all regular maintenance and fixing just about anything that could go wrong on the road.

If anyone is curious, check it out here w w w.r90s.info/Articles/Slash6_Owners_Manual.pdf. It is a completely different concept from today's owner's manuals.

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