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    Adjustable levers?

    With adjustable levers like this:
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-372310617.htm

    What part is adjustable so to speak?

    Like say for the brake lever. Does it adjust the reach? So distance from handle bar to lever.

    Or does it adjust like how hard or soft the brakes are.

    Its hard for me to explain.
    Hopefully you guys know what i'm on about.

    The reason why I ask, is that i went and test rode a bike, and asked the GF to have a sit and she can't really reach the levers, and i was hoping to teach her how to ride confidently.

    Thanks.

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    See the little red anodized clicker, that adjusts the 'span', or reach, of the lever. So those with smaller mitts can easily reach the lever, or adjust it out to stop fingers getting trapped etc.

    Anyone had experience with the GPone brand?

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    Is this bound to be shit quality? And break off when slowing down at traffic lights.
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-371822577.htm

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    Take a look at something like these

    http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

    Adjustable for reach, for the number of fingers required and flip up if you crash.

    I use them on my race bike and they've been wonderful so far.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4AGE View Post
    Is this bound to be shit quality? And break off when slowing down at traffic lights.
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-371822577.htm
    Not sure about the quality of those but I'm more than happy with the parts I've brought from that trader

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    just get the short version and they will never brake when you crash
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazzed View Post
    just get the short version and they will never brake when you crash
    Problem with the shorties is not everybody likes using just 2 fingers. I always use 3. Less is just wrong.
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    Just need to adjust the reach a bit shorter for the GF.
    Prefer full length levers.

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    I put these on my mrs bike, and I use 'em too.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CNC-B...ht_6298wt_1184
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    Quote Originally Posted by DEATH_INC. View Post
    I put these on my mrs bike, and I use 'em too.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CNC-B...ht_6298wt_1184
    I had similar ones off ebay, blue anodised brake lever for my CBR250 and I have a silver brake one for the , I have a tyga short clutch lever on the VFR, but I have never had a problem with them

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    Went and test rode a MC19. Seemed to fit well. Took for an inspection etc and checked out all good.

    So i bought it.
    25kms on the clock. Everything points to them being legit so hopefully they are.


    Your bike worked out to be a bit out of my price range once transport was taken into account. Sorry dude. If i could've scrounged some extra cash i would've got yours. Looked mint. Thanks for all the help though. Surely someone will buy your soon. Price is low for such a minter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4AGE View Post
    Is this bound to be shit quality? And break off when slowing down at traffic lights.
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-371822577.htm
    A mate buys these in bulk from japan. Near as I can tell, most brands come from the same supplier and are branded after manufacture.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    A mate buys these in bulk from japan. Near as I can tell, most brands come from the same supplier and are branded after manufacture.
    Yeah the auction says "CNC machined made with aircraft grade 6061-T6 solid billet aluminum".
    By my brief search pazzo levers are made from the same stuff.
    Last edited by 4AGE; 30th April 2011 at 14:21. Reason: spelling

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4AGE View Post
    Yeah the auction says "CNC machined made with aircraft grade 6061-T6 solid billet aluminum".
    By my brief search pazzo levers are made form the same stuff.
    Woodcraft are identical to pazzo ones. Perches and shit are all interchangeable.

    Brembo are about the only manufacturer whose bits wont fit anything but.

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