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My review of the eBay knock-off adjustable levers

Started by xplodee, March 22, 2011, 05:06:19 PM

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That Motorcycle Show

I got some in the mail Friday and I will post pics as well. My set screws were backwards too! The look and feel great!

dubbedown

Quote from: That Motorcycle Show on June 12, 2011, 09:38:38 PM
I got some in the mail Friday and I will post pics as well. My set screws were backwards too! The look and feel great!

Which seller did you go with?
06 Ducati Monster S2R 800 - wifey
Bitubo damper, Goldlines, Marving midpipe, 14T, CRG LS / Shorty levers, CF rear guard, 3000K HID, Caswell

06 Sport Classic 1000 Mono (one night stand)
Termi CF, DP ECU, DP filter

03 Ducati Monster 620ie (first love)
Termi Ti, PC 3, Open airbox, 14T, SM M3 bar, CRG LS, Pazzo levers, 5000K HID, Cookie1

fsx

Quote from: He Man on March 22, 2011, 08:04:34 PM
do me a favor when you get those (if you can) weigh them.

Good is heavy. I have FP racing levers (retail $199, i got them on a xmas deal for $159 with lvl 3 anodizing for +$10 more)

i have gone down on them twice. they are perfectly fine, even though one of them destroyed my clip on tube and was in excess of 60mph on a corner around NJMP.

can you link me to where I can find these FP levers?

That Motorcycle Show

Quote from: dubbedown on June 13, 2011, 08:55:46 AM
Which seller did you go with?
I promise pics tomorrow. I got them from hkdrpro. They are nice!
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Rudemouthsky

I've had my knock-offs for almost 2 years now and I love them. They've survived 2 falls, several dings into the tight doorway I ride my bike through, and are not sloppy feeling at all. Can't comment on the "pink" issue because I wanted and opted for the all blacks. I believe "Motocircle" was the Ebay dealer if I remember correctly.

Sorry 'bout the crappy pic. They really do polish up well when I have the inclination

"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Gossamer_in_FLL

#95
If I would've read this thread before I bought my knockoffs, I wouldn't have done it.  But I didn't.  And I'm glad.  These are the best items I've ever purchased (or seen, for that matter) to come out of China.

The color is great; they are smooth (top and bottom); they ARE shorty's (my preference); and since I was afraid of the colors not matching my (red) m696, I went with black on black (adjusters).

Here are some pics before I install them (sorry for the crappy cellphone resolution):

In their original package



Unwrapped









I literally got the call they had been delivered while I was reading this thread.  I couldn't help posting my pics.  Can't wait to have them installed...in part because I broke my brake lever in an unfortunate (and private) tipping incident at my job's parking lot.

Here is the item I purchased off Ebay --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/180877742646?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Without having held the expensive levers, I couldn't offer a comparison, however, I would recommend these if you're on a budget

Rudemouthsky

#96
Those are pretty. I wish I'd gotten the shorty's. Oh wait, $30? I will get em.

I have serious doubts that these are of a significantly lower quality than the Pazzo's, if not the same.

One thing that WILL happen to these; if they spend a lot of time in the sun they will fade very slightly to a dark "gunmetal"ish color. Mine did, but it doesn't bother me or affect the looks imo
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Gossamer_in_FLL

Quote from: Rudemouthsky on February 05, 2013, 09:24:41 AM

One thing that WILL happen to these; if they spend a lot of time in the sun they will fade very slightly to a dark "gunmetal"ish color. Mine did, but it doesn't bother me or affect the looks imo

They're heavy too.  Someone said that weight = quality, so I feel good about these.

I think if they do fade, I could just take them off, apply some rattle can action, and be on my way.  Or, as my GENEROUS wife suggested, I could just get them in another color  :o  [thumbsup]

Speedbeaver

Just got mine!








Red selector is a tad off compared to the billet oil cap I ordered from another ebay shop. Doesn't bother me much since they won't be side by side.
2012 696 stealth

joshuajcrouch

Dang those look good.  Anyone know which ones will work with the coffin style masters?

Speedbeaver

#100
Mine are for a monster 696 (coffin)

check their store on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/the2wheels-Adjustable-Brake-Clutch-CNC-Levers-Ducati-MONSTER-696-2009-2012-/290708364484?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADucati%7CSubmodel%3A696%7CModel%3AMonster&vxp=mtr&hash=item43af919cc4

Just specify your bike year & model and levers type (short/long) and color (both lever & selector) in the paypal comments or send them a message after the payment.

Took 2 weeks. Seems like a good $31 to spend. If they ever fade I'll just order anoter pair.
2012 696 stealth

Skybarney

Thanks for the review!  They look decent but I personally just can't put Chinese parts on my Italian bike.  Even as much as I like CRG's they are American made and therefore don't belong on my Duck.  It is a personal thing for me.  To me my Ducati is my Ferrari.  If I have to shave a few bucks on a purchase like levers I bought the wrong toy ( :

   
Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.

Syscrush

Quote from: Skybarney on February 23, 2013, 05:30:29 PM
Thanks for the review!  They look decent but I personally just can't put Chinese parts on my Italian bike.  Even as much as I like CRG's they are American made and therefore don't belong on my Duck.  It is a personal thing for me.  To me my Ducati is my Ferrari.  If I have to shave a few bucks on a purchase like levers I bought the wrong toy ( :
High-minded, but if you think that new Ducatis and Ferraris are made without parts from China, I suspect you're mistaken. :)

Skybarney

They may come with some parts from China but I can't do it on purpose.  I bought the Motowheels folding levers and installed them yesterday.  I got a GREAT price on them as well.  Definatly more than 40.00 but less than $201.00.  They are really nice, not flashy and feel great on the bike.

Two things I don't do.  Keyboard bullies and hypocrites.
Feel free to PM me if needed, otherwise you will find me elsewhere.

Rudemouthsky

#104
So, just because they're Chinese, eh? regardless of the quality? seems a lil' racist.

edit: I noticed you precluded American made parts as well...gotcha. In any case, these are *extremely* nice levers. I just ordered a new set of shortys
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs