How do I adjust the rear brake lever?

One of the most common ways to change the position of the brake lever is to crash the bike on the right side and bend your brake lever all to hell. However, we don't recommend this for newbies. There is a more scientific way.

If you look through the opening on the footpeg bracket in this photo, you can see a U-clevis with threads and a jam-nut to hold it in place. Once you get a good look at it things should appear obvious.

There are two nuts on the plunger bolt (well, three really, but don't touch the one by the rubber boot): one on top of the lever bracket and one below.

You may have to disconnect the bracket from the lever to get to the bottom nut. Loosen both to move the bracket, then re-tighten on the bracket in your chosen new position. Moving the bracket up lowers the front of the brake lever, and vice-versa.