the2wheels shorty levers

[boriquais]

Ok so at first I was freaking out about the install of the shorty levers(the2wheels, ebay levers). I went out and just did it. So easy, but here is my question. I read about Chinese (ebay) levers, and how they need to be ground down. My stock brake lever is def a buell lever. There is no clearance on it. Is there really supposed to be a gap?
Like I said my oem lever rests against the piston. The new lever rests against the piston as well. Anybody else have experience with this or the the2wheels levers? Thanks again guys!

 

[s0dhi]

I've been running their levers for 2500 miles without issue or modification.

 

[50dro]

The EBay lever grinding scenario existed before these companies had Buell specific levers. You could grind down a GSXR lever to make it work. Of course, some didn't do it correctly and had poor results which included front wheels locking up a will etc. You should be fine...

 

[boriquais]

Thanks for your replies! So I shouldn't be worried that there is no gap between the lever and piston?

 

[50dro]

I can't say that for sure. No gap can mean it's compressed (very bad) or that it's just resting on it (OK).

 

[user_deleted]

assuming your master cylinder plunger is all the way out of its bore (you can lightly physically pull on it to be sure it is) you should be able to slide a simple piece of notebook paper between the lever engagement edge and the tip of the plunger to be sure.

 

[adrnlnjnky700]

My first set i bought for my 2005 had to be ground down, i just put a set on my 06 and they didnt have to.

 

[thrstrmech]

go for madhornets.com shorty levers, direct fit with no mods

 

[Cooter]

You are probably ok. Just make sure the piston in the MC is NOT compressing when you install the lever.
Problems occur at about .1 of piston compression. That's where the seal on the piston covers the return hole in the MC causing the brakes to be unable to release fluid pressure after application.

 

[subaru4081]

Mine went right on no problems love the look and how they feel