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« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2009, 03:32:55 PM » |
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Which ones did you get?
I initially had titanium colored Pazzo Racing levers but sold them and switched to black ASV levers. Both are very nice quality wise. The ASV offers more adjustment. You can "fine tune" the reach. With the Pazzo and CRG levers, you're limited to 6 settings. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2009, 03:49:45 PM » |
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Less flex = better feel
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2009, 04:13:30 PM » |
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I have small hands and the reach to the stock levers got painful during stop and go traffic.
+ they look a hell of a lot better than the stock cast levers.
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« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2009, 04:33:34 PM » |
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« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2009, 08:22:45 PM » |
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If you can't cover your front brake, or you can't operate the turn signals and the clutch at the same time, then you would benefit from adjustable levers.  |
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« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2009, 11:50:09 PM » |
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I changed mine out mainly for the adjustability. I have small hands and the stock levers weren't cutting it for me.
It's a bad habit but I two finger brake. The end result was purchasing a short brake lever with a standard length clutch.
I'd say that is a good habit! Leaves you with some fingers for handlebar control! |
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« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2009, 04:13:36 AM » |
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Good old fashioned "cos i could". and cos they pretty.
and cos the dpm ducati performance ones were 1/4 the retail price and it was just too good an opertunity to pass on.
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« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2009, 06:04:41 AM » |
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Adjustability - when I test ( you all belive that ) the wifes 620 I use 5 on the clutch, 4 on the brake. She uses 3 on both. At first read I thought you were talking about fingers!  |
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« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2009, 08:18:44 AM » |
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I have small hands and the reach to the stock levers got painful during stop and go traffic.
+1 Stop and go traffic was the biggest reason for me. The adjustable levers make a huge difference. |
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« Reply #24 on: August 28, 2009, 08:40:25 AM » |
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We should all admit one thing. We all really like to modify our bikes one way or another the thing is that we all need a good excuse to do so, and as we can see on this particular one, I am sure that the fundamental reason is because it looks cool.. Nothing wrong with that. I remember riding bikes when such goodies were not available as they are now, we had to put up with the hard levers specially if they were not hydraulic. some of them were UGLY and about 6” long too. So it is all about having a cool looking bike. (but yes like this one, some mods have a real practical use.) Ride safe..!  |
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« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2009, 02:16:23 PM » |
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I have small hands and the reach to the stock levers got painful during stop and go traffic.
+ they look a hell of a lot better than the stock cast levers.
I have small hands too. Did you get shortys or regular for both??? tks in advance. |
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« Reply #26 on: August 28, 2009, 03:14:21 PM » |
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This may sound bad but... I live in Los Angeles and no matter how "safe" I ride, there are so many drivers and such adverse conditions that the shiny side of my bike sees the pavement from time to time.
I get shorty levers on all my bikes so that I don't have to replace my levers quite as often. It's something I learned from dirt bikes. A lot of people buy "unbreakable" levers, which are basically just shorter levers that are less likely to come in contact with the ground (crashing or dropping dirt bikes is like a regular thing, not a out of the ordinary tragic experience).
Anyhow, just a thought.
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« Reply #27 on: August 28, 2009, 03:25:38 PM » |
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I got the shorties. There is no issue with the front brake as the pull is extremely light on my M1100. The clutch is much closer to the handlebar now and results in an easier pull as I'm not reaching with the tips of my fingers. The pull is still somewhat stiff b/c of the dry clutch and would probably benefit more from the long clutch lever, resulting in an even easier pull.
That being said, I like the shorties. Many others have found the short clutch lever to not work to their liking. YMMV.
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« Reply #28 on: August 29, 2009, 02:47:53 AM » |
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I went with the Pazzo w/ long clutch & short brake. Look much better then stock (which is why I bought them), but the adjustable levers were a big +. I was able to take a lot of the pull out of the clutch with the stock levers. I guess that, with a hydraulic clutch, once it is open, it is open. I must have had a lot of extra clutch pull at the bar.
Side note: If you ride in the winter, the Pazzos (as I would guess the others) can be adjusted closer to accommodate for MX handguards. Not much on style, but at 20 degrees. You take what you can get.
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« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2009, 04:58:15 PM » |
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The stock 1100 lever adjust just fine.
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