brennan Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 my next purchase for my bike will be a set of pazzo levers. my question was, what do you prefer, shorty or regular length levers? i'm indecisive on this, and i don't know if i know anyone around here with shorties to feel. give me some opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Not exactly the answer youy are looking for but i think I'll go for the shorties.Did you see my last post on the Pazzo thread also:http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=13714&page=2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Not exactly the answer youy are looking for but i think I'll go for the shorties.Did you see my last post on the Pazzo thread also:http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=13714&page=2I remember SuperBikes showing some convertible levers. They could go from long to short. That might be what youre looking for. I cant remember the mfg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 just depends on the feel.a lot of guys i know do shorty brake and long clutch. some are also perfectly fine with both shorty's. and then their are the old school guys that go long on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I had a set of pazzo shorties and I really liked the feel, but I think the standard pair would be just as nice, and I think theyre still a tad shortier than the stock levers too. very good upgrade IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 shorties ftmfw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 i might opt for the shorties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think I saw on one of sites that the longies are 1 1/4" longer than the shorties.I'm not sure how exact this may be but try pulling your levers you have with only 3 fingers, if that seems ok then at a guess the shorties should be ok.The longies do have a little break away notch in them so if you do drop the bike they may automaticly convert to shirties for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Brennan I will send you a pic message of my shorties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 here ya go man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 those look good. i imagined them being shorter for some reason, but they look just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just2EZ05 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 i had the shorties and they felt natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, for track use and track days - MY $0.02...:Shorty or long on the brakes - it is a feel thing. Some guys like short (myself) because it is solid in feel - two fingers and you can pull hard and make the biggest amount of input in the shortest time. I like them that way because they feel more solid to me and I have more control... A LOT of other guys like the longer ones on the brake side.As far as the clutch side - MOST prefer the long levers. It allows more fingers and more control. Clutch control is essential when you are riding hard as the clutch can be used as a braking device and feathering it out and controlling the slide or controlling the engine (even with a slipper) is needed. Shorty levers do not allow such smooth control...For street? I think either is fine and either is pure preference. I still think a short clutch is awkward and feels strange.Of course, it is like asking which oil is best... All are going to be vastly based on opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 love my shorties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) brennan, dude... I have shorties on my bike. I love them because they keep my knuckles from hitting the end of the levers when I pull them. Super adjustable to help prevent that too. If you only grab you brakes with 2 fingers ( which shouldn't take any more) then you should get shorties. ( allowed to ignore cuz I've been drinking a bit. I still love them, but I'm a mountain biker too. all levers are 2 finger) Edited December 31, 2008 by playerpro153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruelHouse Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 I converted to CRG shorties, and there's nothing like them. Sometimes I wish that the clutch was a little longer, but on the whole, they're great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 brennan, dude... I have shorties on my bike. I love them because they keep my knuckles from hitting the end of the levers when I pull them. Super adjustable to help prevent that too. If you only grab you brakes with 2 fingers ( which shouldn't take any more) then you should get shorties. ( allowed to ignore cuz I've been drinking a bit. I still love them, but I'm a mountain biker too. all levers are 2 finger)+1 to that.I f**king love my Hope DH-4's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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