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pimp my levers
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:32 pm
by flatlander
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:35 pm
by mangocrazy
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:40 pm
by D-Rider
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:44 pm
by flatlander
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
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:46 pm
by D-Rider
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
I think
Actually one of the issues in upgrading to radial is ££££.
.... and that you'll need new hoses .....
Nah - go for the levers and if unsure about the length, go for the longer ones.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:50 pm
by MartDude
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:32 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
I prefer the shorties
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:47 pm
by mangocrazy
MartDude wrote:It's as tight as a bull's prick up a parson's arsehole.
Beautiful imagery...
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:27 pm
by k1w1boy
... The black and red titax-lookalikes I've inherited look sexy and so sat so good. Not sure of the manufacturer or cost tho ... Ever the fount of useful knowledge me lol
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:12 pm
by DavShill
I treated myself a couple of years ago and went for Pazzo shorties. I really love em. Not cheap though.
Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:30 pm
by HisNibbs
DavShill wrote:I treated myself a couple of years ago and went for Pazzo shorties. I really love em. Not cheap though.
Same here but second hand and in black of course.
I also prefer the "shorties" but don't get your hopes up ...!