1965 cl77

[DJM]

Love your bike, I have one just like it. IMO the early ones with the small brakes look much better than the later ones although they don't stop as well!

My CL77 was featured in Classic Bike a few years ago.

I think your brake pedal just wants moving down one 'notch' on the splines, it will certainly fit better under your foot and give you a more comfortable riding experience that way.

Most of these bikes seem to have picked up a bit of damage in their previous lives so the bent footrest bar shouldn't be a big deal, or hard to fix if you want to.

Adjusting the clutch is a breeze really, if you want to me to talk you through it give me an E-mail address or phone number, I'm in the UK.

[mike in idaho]

The brake light switch, on the left side, serves as the stop for the brake pedal. Adjust the switch downwards to lower the pedal.

[DJM]

I don't normally like to disagree with opinions posted by others but I'll make an exception this time.
Yes, the brake light switch does act as the stop for the brake pedal and so determines the 'at rest' position.
However, from the posted pictures the pedal is so far from its 'correct' position that I'm sure no amount of adjustment of the brake light switch will correct it.

The pedal needs moving down at least one 'notch' round on the splined shaft, possibly two, then maybe a little fine adjustment via the brake light switch to get it 'just right' but I don't think that in this case the switch alone won't provide enough adjustment to correct the problem.

Dead easy to find out though!!

[mike in idaho]

I agree, it's possible that it needs to clocked a full spline(or two) to lower the pedal, it's hard to tell without seeing the other side. One may have to advance it on the splines and also adjust the switch up to get it right.

[bamacl]

The brake light switch, on the left side, serves as the stop for the brake pedal. Adjust the switch downwards to lower the pedal.

The brake pedal contacts the bottom of the foot rest for it's stop. Ever notice how that side is longer than the left side ? The contact point for the brake light switch is for brake light operation as in on / off, not pedal height.

[LOUD MOUSE]

As one of ya said. Level with the foot peg.
One must use both ends of the SHAFT to adjust the angle of the foot lever.
The switch can/is used to limit the amount of "UP".
If not "Why is it threaded for such a long amount"? . ..................lm

The brake light switch, on the left side, serves as the stop for the brake pedal. Adjust the switch downwards to lower the pedal.

The brake pedal contacts the bottom of the foot rest for it's stop. Ever notice how that side is longer than the left side ? The contact point for the brake light switch is for brake light operation as in on / off, not pedal height.