Levers

Zascar

Does anyone know anything about levers? I want some new ones I dont like the stock ones so much. I know Pazzo's are expensive but I found these on SportsBikeShop- they are called Bad Dog Levels.
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/184075
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/184075

Seems well priced. Thoughts?

Wossack

Zascar wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about levers? I want some new ones I dont like the stock ones so much. I know Pazzo's are expensive but I found these on SportsBikeShop- they are called Bad Dog Levels.
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/184075
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/184075

Seems well priced. Thoughts?

If I was in the market for new levers, I'd be picking up some from The2Wheels ebay shop personally. Fairly well regarded in the minefield that is chinese levers :P

Wonda-Boy

Best levers that I have found without paying a small mortgage are TITAX and V-TREC. Had Titax on the FZ6 and bought a pair off VTREC for the sprint, both are excellent quality and easy to fit too. But the VTREC look better IMHO

Loads of colours and loads of choice....I personally love the shorties but some peeps hate them.

Here are the VTREC on my Sprint.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=86150934

Not sure if I got the year right Zascar but get a pair of these bad boys.
http://www.bs-motoparts.com/en/Honda/CBR_1000_RR_Fireblade/2007/3469/brake--and-clutch-levers-985.htm

http://www.titax.com/products/brake-and-clutch-levers/click-to-adjust-clutch-and-brake-levers

Wossack

If I was going for swanky looking ones, ASV get my vote :P

Wonda-Boy

Wossack wrote: »

If I was going for swanky looking ones, ASV get my vote :P

They are lovely too....but very pricey. The Vtrec are even cheaper off fleabay....

Zascar

Moved this one to its own thread from the chat thread...

I was actually on one of the Fireblade forms and plenty of lads there with the cheap ones form ebay and no complaints at all! Few here I found

€22: http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191060305971&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
€28: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/T2W-CNC-Adjustable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-Honda-CBR1000RR-FIREBLADE-04-07-Long-/171103464688?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27d68facf0
€32: Adjustable http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Adjustable-Folding-Extendable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-Honda-CBR1000RR-FIREBLADE-S-/310833618144?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item485f209ce0

So wondering whether to get long or short. Are the short ones nice?

jameshayes

Zascar wrote: »

Moved this one to its own thread from the chat thread...

I was actually on one of the Fireblade forms and plenty of lads there with the cheap ones form ebay and no complaints at all! Few here I found

€22: http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=191060305971&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
€28: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/T2W-CNC-Adjustable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-Honda-CBR1000RR-FIREBLADE-04-07-Long-/171103464688?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27d68facf0
€32: Adjustable http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Adjustable-Folding-Extendable-Brake-Clutch-Levers-Honda-CBR1000RR-FIREBLADE-S-/310833618144?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item485f209ce0

So wondering whether to get long or short. Are the short ones nice?

I have the cheap chinese ones on my 600rr and they've been through 4 years of almost daily commuting without a bother, short ones are much tidier than the normal length!

Smithy101

What's the story lads, just wondering does anyone know anything about CNC shorty levers or know someone who might have used them. Thinkin about pickin a set up.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/181304154162?nav=SEARCH

szatan84

Smithy101 wrote: »

What's the story lads, just wondering does anyone know anything about CNC shorty levers or know someone who might have used them. Thinkin about pickin a set up.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/181304154162?nav=SEARCH

I have a shorty set like that on my 600 hornet F1. These look the same, and prolly are. I find them better then original levers. They take a while getting used too. Theres less leverage on them, as theyre shorter, so its a bit harder to pull them (only clutch really). They will give you more feel/control of the brakes however. Got me thinking to leave shorty on brake and get a long clutch one...

Smithy101

szatan84 wrote: »

I have a shorty set like that on my 600 hornet F1. These look the same, and prolly are. I find them better then original levers. They take a while getting used too. Theres less leverage on them, as theyre shorter, so its a bit harder to pull them (only clutch really). They will give you more feel/control of the brakes however. Got me thinking to leave shorty on brake and get a long clutch one...

Cheers for the reply pal, ye I might actually try something along the lines of shorty on the brake and long on the clutch myself. I really do like the look of the shorty levers, make it look very sharp ðŸ˜႒

Wonda-Boy

If it were me no way in hell I would have one short and one long lever on the bike it would look terrible....the shorty levers look very well but are a tad stiffer by nature.

Zascar

szatan84 wrote: »

I have a shorty set like that on my 600 hornet F1. These look the same, and prolly are. I find them better then original levers. They take a while getting used too. Theres less leverage on them, as theyre shorter, so its a bit harder to pull them (only clutch really). They will give you more feel/control of the brakes however. Got me thinking to leave shorty on brake and get a long clutch one...

I just ordered a set of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171103464688
I went with long - Just in case the shorties might be too short, I played safe. I may see what the shorties are like in time and maybe swap.

Smithy101

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

If it were me no way in hell I would have one short and one long lever on the bike it would look terrible....the shorty levers look very well but are a tad stiffer by nature.

Ye I know wat you mean, might look a tad bit odd alrite, ha. Think I'll go with both shorty. On them being a bit stiffer, does it make the clutch feel snatchy when releasing it or is it something you get used to handy.

Wossack

szatan84 wrote: »

I have a shorty set like that on my 600 hornet F1. These look the same, and prolly are. I find them better then original levers. They take a while getting used too. Theres less leverage on them, as theyre shorter, so its a bit harder to pull them (only clutch really). They will give you more feel/control of the brakes however. Got me thinking to leave shorty on brake and get a long clutch one...

more feel from a shorty? I'd have thought the opposite?

usually see the imbalanced set, with a long brake, and short clutch for that reason

see it sometimes the other way, if that bikes clutch pull is particularly heavy (for sitting in traffic etc)

goodlad

They are what i have on my SV, i have carbon effect ones.
They do the job and havent faded at all.

Sure the Chinese stuff does the job grand!

blade1

Zascar wrote: »

I just ordered a set of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171103464688
I went with long - Just in case the shorties might be too short, I played safe. I may see what the shorties are like in time and maybe swap.

I had a set of those before and they are fine.
The only very small issue is when you pull the clutch the end of your lever taps off your bar weight(as I said,very small issue).

A mate off mine had the short version.
He hated them.
He told me, a couple of times when he went to brake, his hand slipped off the lever.
I'm not sure if was his hands or the levers were at fault:pac:

Smithy101

What's the general feedback on shorty levers lads?
Was going to order a set today but just wondering are they much different/more awkward to use? I much prefer the look of them but are they good for use?

jameshayes

Smithy101 wrote: »

What's the general feedback on shorty levers lads?
Was going to order a set today but just wondering are they much different/more awkward to use? I much prefer the look of them but are they good for use?

what bike do you have & what type of driving do you do?

Wossack

ive used shortys (pazzo's) for about 6 years, and no complaints. Typically use all my fingers on them (index finger doesnt do much I'd say)

prob wouldnt be getting them on a ducati etc with a very heavy clutch however..

Wonda-Boy

I love them, I get much more grip and feel from them. They are not for everyone all the same, you would need to take a spin on a bike that has them to be sure.

dunner515

Smithy101 wrote: »

What's the general feedback on shorty levers lads?
Was going to order a set today but just wondering are they much different/more awkward to use? I much prefer the look of them but are they good for use?

Shorty levers all the way!!
I find it more awkward to ride a bike that doesn't have them

Wonda-Boy

Vtrec are the best value for money levers around....without going mad.

Ratchet

prefer normal levers . i have much better control when braking with normal lever

Alanooh

Got a set of Titax long two weeks ago and find them great, they use a bearing inside for smoother operation. Got them from Morrison BHP in Cork online.

dunner515

Zascar

Look what just arrived. Look like a lovely piece of kit



Now how the hell do I fit them??

blade1

Zascar wrote: »

Look what just arrived. Look like a lovely piece of kit



Now how the hell do I fit them??

Turn them the right way round for starters:P

Wonda-Boy

They are a piece of piss to fit Zascar just use the bolts on the bike already if its a bit loose you should have got one or two different inserts to bridge the gap. A little bit of lube and away you go.....should have got the shorties you coward.

Wossack

when removing your old ones, put your hand around to catch anything that may fall out

may not be the case with your bike, but some have a small loose bit between the lever and the brakelight/clutch cutoff switch that you dont wanna lose

Zascar

Grand job I'll give it a bash. I was unsure about the shorties but most of the lads on the 1000rr forum say normal is the safe choice. For the price of them I can get stubbies down the line!

Wonda-Boy

Zascar wrote: »

Grand job I'll give it a bash. I was unsure about the shorties but most of the lads on the 1000rr forum say normal is the safe choice. For the price of them I can get stubbies down the line!

Whats dangerous about the short version?

Zascar

Safe choice as in you may not like the shorty ones, but the normal ones are the same length as whats on the bike..

Wonda-Boy

There are ones you can get that "slide" up and down to make them longer and shorter on the fly so to speak.....Personally I love the shorty types.