Shorty levers

[danspada]

Hi guys n gals
Thinking of getting a set of shorty levers for the CBR - wanting some advice on what you think re shorty vs standard levers for rideability and Pazzo vs ASV vs ???
Cheers
Danny

[Rat750]

Type shorty levers into the search box mate. Topic has been covered fairly extensively before.

[danspada]

will have a look now, cheers mate

[Old frt]

One advantage of shorty levers is reduced risk of little finger damage if you go down. Might sound trivial but plenty of racers have suffered this and they do not heal quickly.
Barry Sheene opted to have his little finger surgically amputated after repeated trauma.

[AFP]

Hi guys n gals
Thinking of getting a set of shorty levers for the CBR - wanting some advice on what you think re shorty vs standard levers for rideability and Pazzo vs ASV vs ???
Cheers
Danny

Standard levers will give you more leverage whereas shorty wont.
Depending on how big or small ur hands are will determine how many fingers you can get on a shorty levers. I have small hands and can fit my whole hand on it.
Shorty looks much better in my opinion.
In the end, get whatever suits you more.

As to what brand, well ASV are more adjustable but i like the jewel finish on the Pazzo which is why i went with Pazzo. And again, your personal preference.

[scotch]

I went for cheap $65 shorties from a bloke in Vic. Wasn't sure if I'd like them or not and wasn't willing to shell out a few hundred to find that out. I like them so when I get the cash I'll go for one of the better brands.

[thro]

Have ASVs on my 600rr. Put them on 4 years ago, have not had cause to fault them yet. I much prefer the chunky feel of ASV vs pazzo (which are on the other 600 in the household).

In terms of short vs normal length, i prefer short. YMMV.


Some people had issues with what would appear to be a bad batch of ASVs with the spring in them breaking, but mine haven't had any issues and i ride in the rain almost every day to work and don't do any preventative maintenance on them and mine have been fine so far....


edit:
I also find you get better "Feel" with shorties vs longer levers. Yes you give up some leverage for that, but given i can stoppie the bike with 2 fingers on shorties, i'm not so sure thats an issue.... ymmv of course...

[andy_b]

Love my pazzos, well made and even after a drop just a scratched end nothing dmg anywhere else defs do a good job