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TUBZ69
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PostPosted: 18:01 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: pricey levers?! Reply with quote

im lookin at some new levers for my zx6r, an ive been eyeing up sum of the more expesive ones? ie brembo, tsr etc....
are they alot better than the simple replacements, say CRG and Pazzo...
ive heard the pricey ones have better feel, (master cylinders?!!) i dont know much about all this hence the question! has anyone rode a bike with uprated levers etc...?!
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PostPosted: 18:06 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

What type of riding do you do? Probably won't be much different in the road as you get less chances to apply full force braking.
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ridden a GSXR 750 with a full Brembo setup. Gives a lot more feel, but like Toby says, how much benefit it is on the road I'm not sure. Espically given the price tag.
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Re: pricey levers?! Reply with quote

TUBZ69 wrote:
im lookin at some new levers for my zx6r, an ive been eyeing up sum of the more expesive ones? ie brembo, tsr etc....
are they alot better than the simple replacements, say CRG and Pazzo...
ive heard the pricey ones have better feel, (master cylinders?!!) i dont know much about all this hence the question! has anyone rode a bike with uprated levers etc...?!


Are you talking about levers only, or the master-cylinder etc also?

If it's levers only there's no significant difference between the quality brands, which is why I went for the cheapest (Pazzo). Made from billet, anodised and fully adjustable, they're the bollocks. Thumbs Up

You'll pay extra for foldable ones; I got the shorties as they provide the same function as the foldable ones (crash survivability).
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PostPosted: 18:31 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

well i do the odd track day etc... but i think your right, wots the point in shelling out if theres not a substantial difference..... the Pazzo's do look good Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:24 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have CRGs on the Blade and, once you get used to the feel of the shorter levers, they feel much better. Only my preference though.

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PostPosted: 22:33 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ive been thinking about these too, not for top performance but because my tiny hand aches when stretching for the clutch lever on my ninja.

Theres these cheapos on busters website at £35 quid. Would this just be a mistake??

https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=TRA

Bear in mind I only want them for the adjustability!!
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PostPosted: 22:59 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Villers wrote:
Ive been thinking about these too, not for top performance but because my tiny hand aches when stretching for the clutch lever on my ninja.

Theres these cheapos on busters website at £35 quid. Would this just be a mistake??

https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=TRA

Bear in mind I only want them for the adjustability!!


That's a rather good price. I think I'd want to see one up close first. Thinking
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PostPosted: 23:11 - 26 Mar 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

For 35 quid Id expect them to be of ill fit and (pardon the expression) come off in my hand. Might be worth the punt though. No delivery until april unfortunately.
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