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984gasm
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 02:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey guys, I am about to purchase a pair of crg short levers and had a question about the clutch lever size. Did you find it to be too short, or can you fit all four fingers on it no problem?
Also, where is the best site to order from, would like to keep it national so don't have to pay the excess in shipping. Thanks.
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Buelltroll
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 02:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not sure about the 4 finger question but if your worried ill trade you my full size clutch for your short brake lever.
You could order 2 short brakes n we could trade for one.
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Macbuell
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 03:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

American Sport Bike has the levers. I know there are a couple of people on this board that have the short levers but I have only used the long so I can't help you there.
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Lonexb
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i can fit all 4 fingers on the shortie lever. but i do wear a size small glove.

brian
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

3 fingers for me
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Molly_hatchet
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 05:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

for me its not very often i use more than 2 or 3 fingers anyways....
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Ebuella_virus
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 07:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wear a "large" in gloves (long fingers), and I can fit four fingers on my short CRGs if I need to but I usually use only two fingers. Sometimes three if it's one of "those" situations where things around me seem unpredictable and I need a bit of added "assurance."

I bought mine from Dave S over at HD/Buell of Appleton. Super stand up guy and gave a discount for being a BadWeb member. I highly recommend him.
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984gasm
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Was on the phone with Dave yesterday ordering stuff. Didn't even think to ask him until I posted this thread, remembering he said once that his dealership carried them. Thanks for the input guys.
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No_rice
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

so does the shorty clutch lever require much more force to pull the clutch in since there is less leverage?
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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 01:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have the shorty levers. IMHO they look cool but if I would of done it over again I would of bought the regular long version for the clutch. The 12 has a harder pull on 04-05's anyways.
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 02:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

yea it was a little harder to pull the levers w/ less leverage, but we are mice...I mean men, we are men. I also have a muller to help w/ that.
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Lost_in_ohio
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I only use two or three fingers any way. Far as it making it more force......Not a noticeable difference, of course I never though the clutch was too tough
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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 03:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm not saying that I can't 2 finger it but think of it this way. Do you have more leverage with a short stick or a longer stick. BTW Lost in ohio you have a 06 model year 12. You should be able to pull that clutch in with your pinky.
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No_rice
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Do you have more leverage with a short stick or a longer stick."

thats kind of what i was getting at. i can 2 finger the stock one, but if i am in much stop and go, it does tire on my screwed up arm and hand though, even if i use all 4 fingers. thats what makes me wonder if its very noticable
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984gasm
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

No Rice, good point. Im in constant traffic, so maybe it would be wise to go with the regular clutch lever instead of the short. But sometimes you gotta sacrifice for style...
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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If your in alot of stop and go traffic you will probably enjoy regular length levers more.
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Ebuella_virus
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2007 - 10:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have to do a lot of in-town driving before I get out of town to get to work and when coming home, sometimes hit traffic. So, I do a lot of shifting. The difference to me is subtly noticeable than stock but not intolerable. I keep the cables well lubed and it's as smooth as any other clutch I've had before (R6's and ZX-6R's). I vote short.... IMO, I think they look unique just like the rest of the bike.

my too sense
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Bads1
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 07:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I seriously doubt your clutch pull is smoother then any R6,ZX6 or any Jap bike. But to each there own. Your in no doubt just used to it but that doesn't mean its correct. I like the looks of the shorty's on my bike but they belong on a different clutch set up.
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984gasm
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 06:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ordered the shorts from Dave.. It's been a long time coming.
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Mikemax
Posted on Friday, February 02, 2007 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just got the CRG shorties on a whim because the local dealer amazingly had them sitting there in the parts case when I went in for something else. Normally I can only find stuff from Al or Dave so impulse purchases are held to a minimum since shipping is involved.

I have a 2006 with supposedly lighter clutch pull than earlier models and think that the shorties work fine for both brake and clutch although I use only 2 or 3 fingers as I have hands that require XL gloves. I have bar end mirrors that the long levels used to hit and these solve that issue.

The bad: I do think there is excessive up and down lever play and the tolerances in the hinges ought to be tighter to fix that.
The good: It is really easy to adjust the levers on the fly even with gloves on and both are adjustable.

My $ 0.02 (plus tax of course)
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