My review of the eBay knock-off adjustable levers

[dubbedown]

Looking at a set of eBay levers myself, has anyone purchased from "mlabel.parts"?

I know others have reviewed their mirrors but wondering how their levers compare to some of the well-reviewed ebay ones, like those from "the2wheels"...

[ChrisH]

Yeah, I did. Got my mlabel levers in a few weeks ago. Great fit and finish, have the tab that allows the bike to start in gear, and the anodizing looks great.

[Javamoose]

Same here, just got a set from him for my M750.  Fit and finish are great, solid feeling levers.  Adjusters work great too.  All in all, I'm very happy with them.

[Javamoose]

Update:  One nit pick, the little set-screw that actuated the brake or clutch is a tad on the loose side.  Fixed with lock-tite, but, it should be tighter.  Only thing "wrong" that I can find on these levers, YMMV, etc.

Here is a pic of the MLabel Adjustable Levers as I received them for anyone interested (pics of them installed soon):


Click for super HUGE version!!


Click for super HUGE version!!

[vmpgsc]

Update:  One nit pick, the little set-screw that actuated the brake or clutch is a tad on the loose side.  Fixed with lock-tite, but, it should be tighter.  Only thing "wrong" that I can find on these levers, YMMV, etc.

Here is a pic of the MLabel Adjustable Levers as I received them for anyone interested (pics of them installed soon):


Click for super HUGE version!!


Click for super HUGE version!!

Looks like they installed those set-screws backwards on your levers too... For my M796, the radiused inset in the screw should point away from the lever, not toward it.

[dubbedown]

Looking at a set of eBay levers myself, has anyone purchased from "mlabel.parts"?

I know others have reviewed their mirrors but wondering how their levers compare to some of the well-reviewed ebay ones, like those from "the2wheels"...

Just to update... my original preferred choice was M.label because I thought they had better colors but based on the similar reviews of them having some vertical play issues, I decided to go with the2wheels. Parts arrived slowly as expected but happy to report the finish is great AND there is NO PLAY whatsoever. Very happy with my purchase, especially considering they were even cheaper than mlabel... I paid slightly more than $40 total, which includes s/h.

[Repooc]

So what do you guys think of this new product by "the2wheel"?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280612481276&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Has the best of all three worlds...
- adjustable length between shorty/long lever
- folding (impact purposes?)
- 6-way adjustable

The price doesn't seem too bad... my only concern is where the two parts meet along the slider for the length adjustment. Something like this has to be extremely smooth as to not catch on your glove.

I really like the fact you can order a single set and then decide if you want shorty or long (or somewhere in between) once you have it installed.

It doesn't state my bike ('07 695), but I have a feeling that this wouldn't be a problem

I'm about to pull the trigger, but would certainly appreciate your guys' input

[Javamoose]

Just to update... my original preferred choice was M.label because I thought they had better colors but based on the similar reviews of them having some vertical play issues, I decided to go with the2wheels. Parts arrived slowly as expected but happy to report the finish is great AND there is NO PLAY whatsoever. Very happy with my purchase, especially considering they were even cheaper than mlabel... I paid slightly more than $40 total, which includes s/h.

Those look nice.  Just have to say, though, my MLabel ones have +\- .032" of free play (measured with a Mitutoyo drop gauge)...just FYI, way less than my stock levers. 

[dubbedown]

So what do you guys think of this new product by "the2wheel"?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280612481276&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Has the best of all three worlds...
- adjustable length between shorty/long lever
- folding (impact purposes?)
- 6-way adjustable

The price doesn't seem too bad... my only concern is where the two parts meet along the slider for the length adjustment. Something like this has to be extremely smooth as to not catch on your glove.

I really like the fact you can order a single set and then decide if you want shorty or long (or somewhere in between) once you have it installed.

It doesn't state my bike ('07 695), but I have a feeling that this wouldn't be a problem

I'm about to pull the trigger, but would certainly appreciate your guys' input

Me personally I would not get them. I'm sure they're functional and they're a great price but chances are if you do drop your bike, yes the levers will stay intact but they'll have nasty scratches, and considering how cheap the normal (non-foldable) levers are, I'd rather replace them since they're so cheap.

[Syscrush]

I don't understand the adjustable length.  Get shorties if you want 'em, get full length otherwise.

[The Architect]

Okay, I didn't read through all six pages.  Way too much reading.........

Knock off clutch lever?  Maybe.  In a pinch or the price is really right.

Knock off brake lever.  No make the beast with two backsING WAY! 



Other than that I have nothing to add. 

[Repooc]

Me personally I would not get them. I'm sure they're functional and they're a great price but chances are if you do drop your bike, yes the levers will stay intact but they'll have nasty scratches, and considering how cheap the normal (non-foldable) levers are, I'd rather replace them since they're so cheap.

Good point, indeed.

I think I'm pretty set on having my:
clutch lever = "regular" length
brake lever = shorty length
anyways.

Is this the way most people do it too??

[ChrisH]

Okay, I didn't read through all six pages.  Way too much reading.........

Knock off clutch lever?  Maybe.  In a pinch or the price is really right.

Knock off brake lever.  No make the beast with two backsING WAY! 



Other than that I have nothing to add. 

That doesn't make sense to me? Either way, it's a device that takes the force of a squeezing motion to move piston. If it works on one (clutch) it would work on the other (brakes).

My mlabel levers have less free play then my oem Ducati levers had, greater range of adjustability, and they look great.

[dubbedown]

Good point, indeed.

I think I'm pretty set on having my:
clutch lever = "regular" length
brake lever = shorty length
anyways.

Is this the way most people do it too??

I did both shorty but if you were to mix it up I would think you'd want shorty clutch for quick shifting? I personally grab with 2-3 fingers on both sides which is why I went shorty on both.

[Javamoose]

As promised, here are some pics of them installed (ignore how disgustingly filthy everything else is):