ont the cheap obviously ;)
so replace the broken standard obne or something different?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aprilia-SL-10 ... 5d29bf30a5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APRILIA-TUONO ... 334d8abbba
pimp my levers
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pimp my levers
For the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
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Neither of the above...
How about some of these:
http://www.motopike.com/index.php?route ... 91_164_167
They even have hinges in the blade of the lever so that lever/tarmac interaction shouldn't snap the end of the lever off. Apparently.
How about some of these:
http://www.motopike.com/index.php?route ... 91_164_167
They even have hinges in the blade of the lever so that lever/tarmac interaction shouldn't snap the end of the lever off. Apparently.
Surely this is the perfect time to upgrade to radial master cylinders 
BTW if you do consider stubby ones, try to find someone else who has them and try them out.
I tried a stubby on the clutch side and hated it. Clutch became heavier and lost feel. It was also difficult to get sufficient range of travel.
I'm not suggesting it's a bad solution for everyone but it didn't work for me ... hence, if possible, try before you buy.
BTW if you do consider stubby ones, try to find someone else who has them and try them out.
I tried a stubby on the clutch side and hated it. Clutch became heavier and lost feel. It was also difficult to get sufficient range of travel.
I'm not suggesting it's a bad solution for everyone but it didn't work for me ... hence, if possible, try before you buy.
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motopike are too dear I feel comfortable with longish ones and if I knew what was involved in upgtrading the cylinders I might consider it 
I think
I thinkFor the avoidance of doubt and for the benefit of my wife, not everything I may say here will be absolutely true I may on ocassion embellish a little for effect.
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
That said when it comes to motorbikes, I like to ride side saddle with a nice frock
Actually one of the issues in upgrading to radial is ££££.flatlander wrote:motopike are too dear I feel comfortable with longish ones and if I knew what was involved in upgtrading the cylinders I might consider it
.... and that you'll need new hoses .....
Nah - go for the levers and if unsure about the length, go for the longer ones.
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Careful which ones you get - some of the Chinese ones need a bit of fettling to get them to fit & move properly. Mine fitted easily, whereas Pete's needed a touch of the Dremel.
Take care with the the microscopic grub screw which secures the actuator pin on the old clutch lever. It's as tight as a bull's prick up a parson's arsehole. If you're not careful, you'll either round off the hex socket, or snap the necessarily thin allen key, or both. Heat it first, to soften the threadlock. Having been forewarned by Pete, I used a turboflame lighter for a minute or two, & it undid easily.
Take care with the the microscopic grub screw which secures the actuator pin on the old clutch lever. It's as tight as a bull's prick up a parson's arsehole. If you're not careful, you'll either round off the hex socket, or snap the necessarily thin allen key, or both. Heat it first, to soften the threadlock. Having been forewarned by Pete, I used a turboflame lighter for a minute or two, & it undid easily.
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