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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: Kenbob on 11 December 2016, 01:46:36 pm

Title: V trec shorty levers
Post by: Kenbob on 11 December 2016, 01:46:36 pm

so i put these on last week in place of the standard levers and I can honestly say they're brilliant.
Just saying :)

Title: Re: V trec shorty levers
Post by: knyght on 23 December 2016, 10:06:39 am

I have these on mine too. Really good quality and look decent.


FYI You can get them here:



http://www.motea.com/en/brake--and-clutch-levers-c985.htm (http://www.motea.com/en/brake--and-clutch-levers-c985.htm)

Title: Re: V trec shorty levers
Post by: MarkW on 23 December 2016, 10:20:32 am

What's the advantage of shorter leavers other than aesthetics? Do they take more effort to operate than longer levers due to there being less distance to the pivot?


I have short levers on mine too btw, was just wondering.


Cheers

Title: Re: V trec shorty levers
Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 December 2016, 11:27:49 am

Quote from: MarkW on 23 December 2016, 10:20:32 am

What's the advantage of shorter leavers other than aesthetics? Do they take more effort to operate than longer levers due to there being less distance to the pivot?


I have short levers on mine too btw, was just wondering.


Cheers

There isn't any benefit other than comfort. I personally only use 2 fingers to brake so it's nicer to use a shorty than a full length lever. It really just comes down to personal preference

Title: Re: V trec shorty levers
Post by: Andy W on 23 December 2016, 11:50:28 am

I bought my fuel cap from Motea, good quality & price!  :)

Title: Re: V trec shorty levers
Post by: Kenbob on 23 December 2016, 07:27:48 pm

Apart from the adjustable span which is a real bonus i haven't noticed any increase in pull strength, as above i too use two fingers for clutch and brake but it's strange that the brake feels so much better with the short levers, don't know why it just does.