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Thespive
| Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 12:38 am: |
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Hey guys, I posted in KV, but no answers. Quick question. I just installed my CRG levers on my CityX and the install was super smooth, 15 minutes to do both sides, but it seems to me that the CRG levers fit a tad looser than stock (there is a little bit of up and down play). Is this normal? --Sean |
Deuceman
| Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 01:32 am: |
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Mine do the same thing. I think it's normal. I have had them on for over a year, and it has not gotten worse. |
984gasm
| Posted on Monday, April 30, 2007 - 11:08 am: |
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+1 |
Al_lighton
| Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 07:39 pm: |
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I just made some measurements on the levers and perch. The CRG and the stock levers both came in with a .315 blade thickness, the perch came in at about .336" The CRG's, being adjustable, have a second pivot on them. So there is likely a tiny amount of play on those, but they're pretty tight. The other part of it should be about the same as stock, though. Al |
No_rice
| Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 09:43 pm: |
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heck, my stock levers do that! |
Raymondt
| Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 10:39 pm: |
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So I have been thinking of getting CRG levers particularly for the possibility of the shorty style and the adjustability of the clutch side. I have the power clutch mod for ease of lever pull. Does anyone use the shortys. I think I would be dissapointed in spending the cash and having a less than perfect fit. The stock ones have more up down play than I like, maybe machine a spacer for the lever perch? |
Thespive
| Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 01:45 am: |
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Just FYI - they work great, love the adjustibility. I wouldn't discourage anyone from this mod. Thanks for the info Al. --Sean |
Mikemax
| Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 05:23 am: |
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I was surprised at the loose tolerances on my shorty CRGs, too. I don't notice it on the road really but I expected better. I still like them alot. |
Cereal
| Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 09:34 am: |
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Couldn't you use a thin washer to tighten them up a bit if it bother you? |
Sicbird
| Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 01:44 pm: |
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I have the shorty CRGs and like them alot! I also like not having to worry much about them being damaged in a layover as compared to a longer lever. I took some of the up/down play out by removing them and using a clamp (or channel locks, etc) to squeeze the perch tabs together. You must be VERY careful not to go too far or you'll break a tab! |
Lovematt
| Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 02:38 pm: |
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I use shim stock (stainless steel sheet) when this happens...drill a hole for the pivot bolt and tin snips to shape the spacer. Then sand it down on a flat surface until it is the right thickness. This is has worked well each time...including with my CRG shorties. (Message edited by lovematt on May 02, 2007) |
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