| Author | Message | ||
     Jlrenken |
ive seen alot of guys that have diff levers. whats the benenfit of them. and what are some good ones i should look for. thanks | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
The advantages are they are adjustable so if you have shorter fingers you can reach better. I keep my brake closer to the grip so I can reach it better and the clutch I put a little closer when I ride more agressivly but I think if you put it to close you will get some clutch drag. CRG and AVG are both good brands. I have a friend that has the cheap Chinese knock-offs and seems to like them. There are some that fold in so if you drop it they won't brake. But for me it was just getting the levers closer to the grip and liked the looks lol. | ||
| Papachristou |
please dont buy cheap chinese knock offs. i am so tired of seeing everything go to china. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
Levers that would fold rather than breaking would be something I'm interested in. Buells already have an adjustable brake lever and I'm having trouble seeing how an adjustment on the clutch lever could work. | ||
| Skully |
+1 Papa | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
I have an 08 it didn't come with the adjustable levers and with short fingers it really does help a lot. also putting the clutch in just a little for the twisties I like too. And BTW I'm with papa on not buying the Chinese crap, just happened to see somebodys the other day. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
I recall seeing levers on some very old bikes that were backwards. That is, the pivot was on the end of the bar, putting the more fragile end inboard and better protected. I wonder why motorcycles evolved away from this design? I like to cover my brake with one finger pretty much all the time. This design would allow for more leverage with that finger. | ||
| Tony216 |
I agree, don't buy Chinese or Indian-made knock-off's. My guess is they put the perch and master-cylinder inboard because they are the most expensive part. The aftermarket brake levers make sense, for adjustment. I think people buy the clutch lever to match. It's funny because my Husky Supermoto bike had a Magura clutch master and a Brembo brake master. And people commented all the time about how my levers didn't match. I guess it's really important. | ||
| Ridesinnm |
I have Pazzo levers and like everything about them better than stock, the shape, looks, and adjustability. They come in long and short, and I got the short and just use 2 fingers. | ||
| Panhead_dan |
A flash of out-of-the-box thinking; what about a thumb actuated brake lever? This would allow for a full, four fingered grip on the bar as well as less chance of damage in a tip over. I have always used one finger on my Buell brake lever and a thumb should be strong enough providing the lever's um, leverage was sufficient. | ||
| Doz |
Instead of folding levers...Old dirt bikers trick: loosen the clamp on the bar just enough so that it will rotate on the bar instead of breaking a lever when crashing. And those reverse levers are great as it gives the cables a way to be hidden inside the bars. | ||
| Gunut75 |
Leverage should not be a problem. I have done an emergency stoppie with 2 fingers on the stock lever with an all stock 05 XB front brake. The only issue with a thumb operated set-up, is that if you are stopping aggressively, you are trying to stop your body's forward momentum by hanging onto the handlebar with the fingers that are on the front side of the grip. The natural reaction is to tighten your grip, as the weight will not be in between the forefinger and thump, letting you hold your weight and keep your fingers free to act independently. Tightening your grip in this situation will give you very little control of your thumb to accurately use the front brake. Especially if you grab a handful of brake. If your front fingers slide off the grip, and your thumb is covering the brake, it's going to make the situation worse. | ||
| B00stzx3 |
I use CRGs for my small hands. I find that on the lowest/shortest setting, it doesn't disengage the gear completley so little bit forward-roll. Wish I had gotten different color (all black instead of black with red adjuster) but besides that I wouldn't go back to stock for the world. About $190 a pair IIRC, worth every penny if you have small hands! | ||
| 2008xb12scg |
Boo-you can order just the adjusters if you want. |
