Ducati Monster Forum

I am considering purchasing a pair of those adjustable control levers on eBay from Hong Kong.  I notice they are offered in both long and short versions. 

Which would be better for me?  I have small to medium size hands.

The standard levers are ok but it is a bit of a stretch for the front brake lever when
I am using a technique with my thumb on the throttle and fingers on the brake lever.

Also, anyone with any experience with these levers?

I think you'll get better answers in Acc&Mods...

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40977.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40977.0)

Good read...I'm planning to get a pair myself since the OEM levers aren't very comfortable.

I have not had experience with the cheap Hong Kong levers but I did have a set of ASV shorties and they were a pain in traffic even with an aftermarket slave. Go the longer ones  [thumbsup]

Nothing wrong with running a long clutch lever and a shorty for the front brake.

I wouldn't go cheap on the levers.  There are plenty of good companies that make great levers like Pazzo or CRG.  The cheap ones from Hong Kong probably aren't manufactured that greatly and could end up not fitting properly or breaking in the wrong spot in the event of a crash or a tip-over.

I like the adjustable levers because I like to bring the brake and clutch levers close to my hand.  You can adjust the stock levers a little by pushing the brake/clutch levers out and turning the little black dial on the lever. I can't remember in what direction you have to turn to make it closer/farther away.  But it provides a decent measure of adjustability.

I installed the m-labels shorty levers over the weekend on my s2r and couldn't be happier. Now I just have to wait for some warmer weather here in wisconsin to try them out there's plenty of positive reviews for them and I saved $100.

The non-adjustable levers do have a pretty far reach, if you have smaller hands.  Your hands will feel better and less fatigued with adjustable levers.  The short and standard length levers are for preference.  Are you comfortable braking and clutching with just 2 fingers (short levers) or using all 4 fingers (standard). 

I, for one, prefer the standard length.  Having short levers makes feel unconfortable, it's like I don't have "full control".  Short levers are perfectly fine and many use them.  It's just a personal preference.

I like the long clutch, short brake lever idea... looks cool in my head

You really don't notice it visually but it is very functional.  The long clutch reduces fatigue in traffic and the short brake doesn't squash the other fingers for two-finger braking.

I have a pair of CRG shorties

and I have a pair of Mlabel shorties

from a distance, I can't tell them apart.

the difference in cost is just not warranted imho.  the Mlabel are easily just as good, and if you're tracking your bike, i seriously doubt you'll ever have any issue when you trash one and can replace it for $50