Shorty levers...who's got em?

Trip · 09-04-2009, 07:27 PM

On the way home from work, I took a look at my levers and they are black from the OEM. I never realized that, maybe thats why I don't mind them.

Phenix_Rider · 09-04-2009, 10:27 PM

I only use two fingers, but have never had a problem with my stock full length levers. (Well, except for the very very rare occasion that I need to pull the clutch to the bars to start in gear) I like the understated stock look. All of my changes will be below the surface.

derf · 09-04-2009, 11:32 PM

Love shorties and have ridden a few bikes with them, I just can't justify the cost

tached1000rr · 09-04-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Love shorties and have ridden a few bikes with them, I just can't justify the cost

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Amber Lamps · 09-05-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Love shorties and have ridden a few bikes with them, I just can't justify the cost

So get stock levers for $15 a set and cut them... no problem.

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

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Yea, you too!

derf · 09-05-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

So get stock levers for $15 a set and cut them... no problem.

Yea, you too!

I did at one point, but again that ball at the end is there for a reason, and the lever doesn't feel good without it

Amber Lamps · 09-05-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

I did at one point, but again that ball at the end is there for a reason, and the lever doesn't feel good without it

Really? I only use one or two anyway, so my fingers almost never touch that ball WAYYYY out there on the end....

Jeez, first you want shorties and now you're obsessed with a ball that you shouldn't ever have contact with if you ride in such a way to need short levers...

Amber Lamps · 09-05-2009, 04:33 PM

Okay, buy a cheap set of stockers and cut the ball off and cut them short and then JB weld or pre-drill and screw the ball back on...

derf · 09-05-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Really? I only use one or two anyway, so my fingers almost never touch that ball WAYYYY out there on the end....

Jeez, first you want shorties and now you're obsessed with a ball that you shouldn't ever have contact with if you ride in such a way to need short levers...

I use 2 fingers too, but the reason for the ball is that your fingers dont slide off the side.

Homeslice · 09-05-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

So get stock levers for $15 a set and cut them... no problem.

Problem with stockers is that they're too long of a reach for people with small hands like me. Even if you use the closest adjustment setting they still feel like shit.

Not to mention they're butt-ugly.

You guys complain about $100 levers, yet you spend upwards of $800 on exhaust?

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09-05-2009, 04:33 PM	#8
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Okay, buy a cheap set of stockers and cut the ball off and cut them short and then JB weld or pre-drill and screw the ball back on...