inexpensive brake and clutch levers

[rockin4runner]

Hey Buellers, can you guys refer me to some inexpensive brake and clutch levers for my 1125cr?

Thanks,
JP

 

[BuellRonin]

I recommend CRG. And they have a sale section. The new ones are pretty affordable, but you can find a great set for cheap.

CRG Sale Section

Cheers!

 

[50dro]

Cheapest is eBay but you get what you pay for. We sell ASV. The less expensive F3 lever set is $162 shipped in the CONUS. There is no comparison in quality between a good set and the eBay ones. Let us know if we can help.

 

[konarider94]

http://www.rideitmoto.com/

I would not recommend the free grips that come with the levers. The anodizing will fade over time.

 

[sewerman]

I use Pazoz, but they are not cheap .My friends have bought the cheap ones and they all regretted it. Sloppy or broken controls are no fun(even scary!). Don't ask me how I know.

 

[thrstrmech]

Blade levers

shorty levers

 

[jimijeans]

The Brakes being the life of yours and bike i wouldnt cut corners too much. The Lyndall Racing Pads are good stopping power for the money and will wear USALLY EVENLY IF YOU BLEED THE LINES PROPERLY.
Protecting the rotors..
The. EBC pads is ok. Wears out fast. the levers check around on that get a good pair so the cheepys wont ruin the cables.Some inox cable lube works really well for that smooth feel.
Just remember better Quality means riding safer and longer. Good luck on your choices. *Jimi

 

[rockin4runner]

Thanks everyone for replying. I wish there was a local motorcycle shop that had lever sets so I can see / feel them before buying.

 

[heagachongoose]

Be careful what you buy... I have read multiple accounts where buellers have bought cheap knock off levers or gsxr levers that "fit", then a few months later they post up saying their front brake locked up on them while riding. Just make sure you get something that is made for the bike and that is a decent part. The correlation has never been proven... Take it how you will. Some people seem to have no problems. Some people do.

For this reason I refuse to buy a cheap set of levers. I would rather pay for a good part up front than pay for repairs down the road. Just my .02. Either way. Good luck.

Welcome to the forum btw

 

[50dro]

I wish there was a local motorcycle shop that had lever sets so I can see / feel them before buying.

That might be difficult for the Buell levers specifically. Where are you located? Maybe you could meet up with a fellow-Bueller to check theirs out?

 

[thrstrmech]

I had the shorty levers from madhornets installed on my bike for a year with no issues. They are a direct fit, with no mods required. Replaced them with the stock cause I like the long levers better.

 

[rockin4runner]

Thanks everyone for the info. Yea, our lives do rely on those little pieces of aluminum. I guess I'll be spending $160+ on a lever set.
I'm in Salt Lake City Utah.

 

[50dro]

^good decision! [up] If you go with ASV, please give us a chance at the business! You won't be disappointed with the levers (or us )

 

[lowkey]

heagachongoose
Be careful what you buy... I have read multiple accounts where buellers have bought cheap knock off levers or gsxr levers that "fit", then a few months later they post up saying their front brake locked up on them while riding. Just make sure you get something that is made for the bike and that is a decent part. The correlation has never been proven... Take it how you will. Some people seem to have no problems. Some people do.

For this reason I refuse to buy a cheap set of levers. I would rather pay for a good part up front than pay for repairs down the road. Just my .02. Either way. Good luck.

Welcome to the forum btw

Couple things here... first, no amount of money will automatically guarantee fitment/application/safety so that is a horrible way to go about buying parts. Second, this did happen to me with a set of the china levers off of ebay, the clutch lever was fine but the brake lever had the MC piston slightly compressed causing the front brake to lock up once the pads heated up, could of happened regardless of how much money I spent. I take full responsibility for the accident as anyone changing out to aftermarket parts should. The ebay seller apologized for sending out the wrong part and sent the proper replacement lever perch. I compared the the replacement part with the one that I had been sent as well as the stock lever and could see how close they all are but the differences also.
Bottom line is you should be checking the parts for proper fitment and up against the stock part to make sure you get what works. If you line up the aftermarket lever over the stock one everything should be exactly the same except lever length, once installed the lever pull should be the same not shorter.

At the end of the day the China levers fit with less play in them than the OEM levers, are fully CNC'd, their only downfall would be the slight fade over time from the anodizing they use.

 

[go cytocis]

I have read multiple accounts where buellers have bought cheap knock off levers or gsxr levers that "fit", then a few months later they post up saying their front brake locked up on them while riding.

This was my experience. I never had a lock-up, but I did see some light brake dragging before I reprofiled the nub on the lever. I strategically ground it down a bit to eliminate the dragging & to achieve a really nice progressive feel.

The Chinese eBay levers aren't for anyone looking for a direct bolt-on, but I felt that for <$30, the levers were very good value.

 

[rchuff]

I bought ones off ebay that said they were for buell xb's they looked like the ones thrstrmech has but in black. when I got them I made sure they had the same type ends and they did. They work really well but like some of the guys say you have to make sure they look like stock ends. All in all I like them and to me worth the money. Just my 2 cents.

 

[heagachongoose]

I'm not saying go put and spend $200 on a pair of levers. Just use good judgement and buy from a seller that you KNOW produces a proven quality product for the bike.

Cheaper/expensive isn't always better. In most instances anymore you have to pay top quality price for a top quality part. There are exceptions though. Same goes for everything not just levers.

 

[go cytocis]

Cheaper/expensive isn't always better...Same goes for everything not just levers.

Certainly not disagreeing with you there!
It's worth knowing however that many knock-off goods come off the exact same manufacturing lines as their brand-name counterparts, in third-shift production.

 

[go cytocis]

Bottom line is you should be checking the parts for proper fitment

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True for all non-OEM aftermarket parts!