Gilles FXL brake lever, lever and pivot assembly⟲ 360° — drag me
346 g
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Technical data
BrandGilles Tooling
SeriesFXL
Part numberFXBL-08
FunctionFront brake lever, right hand
MaterialCNC-machined aluminium, black anodised
Reach adjustment35 positions via central wheel
SafetyFolding blade, break point in the two-finger area
Shipping weight, packed346 g
FitmentBMW S1000RR (2009–2018)
Road approvalABE No. KBA 91203
DescriptionThe whole story▼

The S1000RR earned its reputation on the brakes. BMW's first litre-class superbike arrived in 2009 with a front end that could out-stop almost anything on a public road, and the standard lever was never quite the equal of it. The FXBL-08 replaces that lever with a CNC-machined unit that folds away in a fall and offers 35 separate reach positions, so the blade sits exactly where your fingers close rather than where the factory decided the average hand would be.

Key Features

  • Thirty-five reach positions, set by hand with a central adjuster wheel
  • Folding blade with a defined break point in the two-finger zone
  • Phosphated pivot bushing for play-free movement under load
  • Blade profile shaped for two-finger braking from a full tuck
  • German type approval under ABE No. KBA 91203
  • Direct fit to the original master cylinder, no adapters

Construction and Material Quality

The lever is machined from solid aluminium and hard anodised black. Gilles phosphates the bearing surface rather than relying on the anodising alone, which is the difference between a lever that still feels tight after a winter of salt and one that develops a rattle. The blade carries the milled Gilles pattern on its upper face, a detail that also gives a gloved fingertip something to locate against.

Adjustment and Braking Feel

Reach is set through a knurled wheel in the lever body. The adjustment is fine enough that you can chase the last millimetre between a lever that arrives too early and one that runs out of travel against your fingers, and it holds its setting without a lock nut. On the RR this matters most when tucked behind the screen, where the wrist angle changes and a lever set up for upright riding suddenly sits too far away. The folding joint lets the blade swing clear in a low-side instead of snapping at the perch, which is what usually ends a track day.

Fitment and Compatibility

Built for the BMW S1000RR across the full K10 and 2R10 run, model years 2009 to 2018. This covers all four factory type approvals in that span. The 2019 model onwards uses a different master cylinder and needs another lever from the FXL range. The clutch side is served separately by the FXCL-28.

Road Approval

Registered for road use in Germany under ABE No. KBA 91203. The break point in the two-finger area is part of that approval and must not be modified.

Scope of Delivery

Supplied as a single brake lever, black anodised, ready to fit. No adapters or additional hardware are required on the S1000RR, and the original lever can simply be set aside. The ABE certificate is available as a download on this page and should be printed and carried with the vehicle papers.

Specifications

  • Part number: FXBL-08
  • Series: Gilles FXL
  • Side: front brake, right hand
  • Material: CNC-machined aluminium, black anodised
  • Reach positions: 35
  • Shipping weight, packed: 346 g
  • Road approval: ABE No. KBA 91203
  • Fitment: BMW S1000RR, 2009 to 2018
What's includedEverything in the box▼
  • 1x Gilles FXL brake lever, black anodised
DownloadsCertificate▼
ABE certificatePDF

Carry a printed copy of the ABE certificate when riding on German roads.

FitmentWhich bikes this fits▼
  • BMW S1000RR (2009–2018)
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