Thoughts on aftermarket brake and clutch levers?

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  1. Carolina06HondaRider

    Carolina06HondaRider New Member

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    Carolina06HondaRider, Apr 20, 2014
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    Have them on my bike now for three yaers...always carry my stockers just in case....better thwn paying for the hi priced ones when these work just as good. JMO

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    How do they work as far as adjustments? How are they during general use? They any better than stock?
     
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    I've had them for a couple years. Love them, love the price more. Found mine on eBay. There's a thread here somewhere...
     
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    Three adjustments...and I have the shorties...worth it for that price

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    I wonder if my hands will feel cramped on these...
     
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    It's $25, not $250; live a little and give it a try.
     
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    How hard is the install? I'm unfamiliar with adjusting these things...
     
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    Super simple...even a monkey can do it....

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    I got some china hong kong slow boat levers that fold over and have 5 adj, took me weeks to get them and they work great. I kept my old levers in the closet, I couldn't possible see why to carry old levers every where I go.:stickhorse::banana::flypig:
     
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    Don't say that. Now I'm gonna have to hire a monkey to install them... Lol
     
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    Easier than changing oil. One screw on each side.
     
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    changing oil isn't easy, I have to much oil in the bike-that stupid window. You have to have the bike on the stand to check it and I can't do that on a wood floor,.:crushed:
     
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    Son of woof has finally levered himself out of the closet hoping to clutch a break no matter how oily.
     
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    I'm another extremely satisfied customer with the Chinese levers.

    Jose
     
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    Well I bit the bullet and ordered a set of long levers. They should be here sometime before the end of the year...
     
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    Well I finally got them installed and they look and work amazing. Best money I've spent on the bike so far lol.

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    But do they fold over. IMGP0292.jpg IMGP0293.jpg
     
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    No one mentioned it but make it a point to grease the pins and plunger pivot otherwise it will wear out fast as these dont have a brass bushing like the oem ones. This will ensure a smooth bind free operation and longer service life.
     
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