Drum Brake Levers (OEM-Style) | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 (K0-K5)

Drum Brake Levers (OEM-Style) | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 (K0-K5)

Replacement right and left drum brake levers for early-model Honda CT90, aka "Trail 90" K0-K5 motorcycles.

Why You Need This

Control levers are highly exposed on the Trail 90, so they’re often bent or broken in tip-overs and minor crashes. Original Honda levers are rare and extremely hard to find for the early CT90 models. If the right or left front brake lever on your Honda CT90 (K0–K5) is damaged, missing, or not operating smoothly, this OEM-style replacement offers an easy solution. It matches the original look and feel so you can restore confident, consistent braking.

Specifications

Note: These levers arrive from the manufacturer with a pivot that’s slightly too thick, so a small amount of filing is required for them to fit into the OEM Honda handlebar switchbox perch.

Model-Specific Notes

• *CB100 (1970-1975), *CL100 (1970-1973), *CB125 (1973-1974), *CL125 (1973-1975): Because these models use a traditional manual clutch, this replacement left “brake” lever is the correct lever for the left clutch lever.

Installation

Difficulty: Beginner

Tools needed: 10 mm socket and ratchet, 10 mm wrench

1. Clamp the lever in a bench vise using wood blocks or a soft rag to protect the finish.
2. Using a flat file, remove material evenly from the top and bottom of the pivot area that sits inside the perch, keeping your strokes straight so the surfaces stay parallel. It should only take a minute or two so test fit the lever every few strokes.
3. Loosen the original lever pivot bolt and remove the original lever.
4. Lubricate the pivot bolt with some grease during installation to ensure smooth operation.
5. While you're replacing your levers, check the condition of your front brake cable or rear brake cable and lube or replace them as needed.

For a visual walkthrough, watch our short video above showing the required modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this lever fit all the CT90s?

No, this lever will only work with CT90 K0-K5 models. If you are working on a later model our Drum Brake Lever (OEM-Style) | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 (K6 & Up) is the way to go.

Do you sell these in black?

No, these brake levers are only available in polished aluminum.

Do you sell the clutch lever?

The left brake lever is also the standard clutch lever. Since the Honda CT90 uses centrifugal auto clutch, the left perch lever is actually for the rear brake and not a traditional clutch. For motorcycles like the CB100 and CB125 the left brake lever will be the correct lever for the clutch.

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• Front Drum Brake Light Switch | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 — Replace if broken or missing.
• Front Brake Adjuster Kit | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 K0-K5 — Replace if rusty or corroded.
• Rear Brake Adjuster Kit | Honda CT90 / Trail 90 (K0-K6) — Replace if rusty or corroded.

Last updated: April 2026