Aftermarket Levers...Which are the best?

Phenix_Rider · 04-26-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zippychickie636

yea I really need to learn how to do some of this maitenance myself. It's so expensive to have it done. I have a couple people around here always offering to help me do some stuff to my bike and just let them know but every time it comes down to getting it done they dissappear...boo. lol

Motorcycle maintenance isn't hard. For most of it, you just need some basic tools and race stands. There are a few specialized tools though- link a chain breaker/press/riveter. You can always ride down here with the parts, and I'll loan the tools and expertise.

How often do you clean/lube that chain? It probably is due for replacement, but frequent cleaning/lubing helps them last longer. The clanking is chain links binding and not flowing smoothly. They do it when the pins wear, and the internal lubrication has dried up. Look close, and you'll probably notice a dry reddish stain on the inside of the side plates on certain links.

Riceaholic · 04-26-2009, 05:49 PM

I have CRG shorty's but if you are having trouble pulling in stock levers I would stick with full size.

Dave · 04-26-2009, 05:56 PM

hey zippie, welcome back! i have to put in another vote for Pazzo levers.

Cutty72 · 04-26-2009, 09:03 PM

I have pazzo's on the buell and love 'em.

Rider · 04-27-2009, 08:45 AM

I loved my Pazzo's.

neebelung · 04-27-2009, 08:47 AM

I love my Pazzos. I've got the standard length ones, and Chris has the shortys. Both are equally nice.

For me, I prefer the standard length, because I don't "two finger" it. If your hands are stronger, and/or you do prefer to only use two fingers, then shortys are the way to go.

They adjust really easily (as in instantly), and hey, they look pretty sharp, too.

zippychickie636 · 04-27-2009, 09:47 AM

so I took a look and i forget which one of you guys mentioned a dry reddish stain but whoever it was knows their shit lol. There it was clear as day. The problem is everytime i wanna tighten the chain and do A B and C to it, I have to bring it somewhere because I own no tools. It's pretty ree ree. lol. Anyway it seems like people really like pazzos...gonna have to check them out. Also how long roughly are a chain and sprockets supposed to last. Some harley guy I met last night asked me why I already needed a new chain and sprockets on an 05 bike?

04-26-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	hey zippie, welcome back! i have to put in another vote for Pazzo levers. __________________ TWF Post whore #6

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04-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	I have CRG shorty's but if you are having trouble pulling in stock levers I would stick with full size.

04-27-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I loved my Pazzo's.

04-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#6
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	I love my Pazzos. I've got the standard length ones, and Chris has the shortys. Both are equally nice. For me, I prefer the standard length, because I don't "two finger" it. If your hands are stronger, and/or you do prefer to only use two fingers, then shortys are the way to go. They adjust really easily (as in instantly), and hey, they look pretty sharp, too.

04-27-2009, 09:47 AM	#7
zippychickie636 Street Stunter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Moto: 2005 zx6r (636) Posts: 80	so I took a look and i forget which one of you guys mentioned a dry reddish stain but whoever it was knows their shit lol. There it was clear as day. The problem is everytime i wanna tighten the chain and do A B and C to it, I have to bring it somewhere because I own no tools. It's pretty ree ree. lol. Anyway it seems like people really like pazzos...gonna have to check them out. Also how long roughly are a chain and sprockets supposed to last. Some harley guy I met last night asked me why I already needed a new chain and sprockets on an 05 bike?