Re: Cheap snazzy levers

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:26 pm

i wouldnt mind some short reach ones for mine but firestorm levers won't fit now with the different MCs...
got no adjusters on these

cliveyandrews · Post by **cliveyandrews** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:39 am

I've been looking at these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... TQ:GB:1123

.....and the guy says he'll mix and match (I have a Fireblade mcyl) for a bit extra...

gl_s_r · Post by **gl_s_r** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:38 pm

I have a pair on mine..shorty version as I tend to do lots of two fingered things from a motocross background. Bought them to just give them a go and out of interest as I liked the look. They are an exact copy of the Pazzo's on a friends bike and I mean an exact copy, couldn't tell them apart except the printed logo.. They fitted perfect and the adjuster works a treat. Been using them for a while and no problems as yet so I am well happy witht them.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:49 pm

I have a funny feeling they're the same as fitted on Blackbirds,- there are more bits available for Blackbirds, so you might be able to get a better deal.

But check before buying!

geodude · Post by **geodude** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 3:25 pm

What about these? Anyone given them a go?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-Brake-Clutch-L ... 3a5e63b27d

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:10 pm

Nora2004 has given these ago, see link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VTR1000F-FI ... 0297271666

Read about and see photo's of his here (starting at the 6th post down) http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 7&start=30

The only downside I've come across so far is that these cheaper levers appear not have any bushes at the pivot point. That will mean a shorter life, as alloy is relatively soft. I'm not sure if Nora's has or not.

Chris.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:12 pm

Easy enough to bore and insert a nice little needle roller, I would have thought. Even a bronze bush would do.

geodude · Post by **geodude** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:47 pm

sirch345 wrote:Nora2004 has given these ago, see link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-VTR1000F-FI ... 0297271666

Read about and see photo's of his here (starting at the 6th post down) http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 7&start=30

The only downside I've come across so far is that these cheaper levers appear not have any bushes at the pivot point. That will mean a shorter life, as alloy is relatively soft. I'm not sure if Nora's has or not.

Chris.

Many thanks Chris

Post by **sirch345** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:35 pm

geodude wrote: Many thanks Chris

You're very welcome George

tony.mon wrote:Easy enough to bore and insert a nice little needle roller, I would have thought. Even a bronze bush would do.

I agree Tony about a phosphor bronze bush, but only if you've the access to a lathe, otherwise it's going to be defeating the object of cheap levers if you're going to have to pay someone engineering firm to do that for you.

A good idea that of a needle roller bearing, as you wouldn't need a lathe, but you would need enough metal round the pivot point area so the bigger hole didn't weaken it too much, plus you'd also need to find needle roller bearings with the required inner diameter to fit the pivot bolt and the right length too.

I'm still waiting for someone to come up with a needle roller bearing conversion for the gear change lever

Chris.