Levers (aftermarket) I know it's like oil, tires, brakes....

[Rudemouthsky]

I've had 2 pairs of the Fleabay levers. First pair was beautiful out of the box but they did purple within 2 seasons. Considering my bike was kept outside every day for 2 summers I don't think that's bad for a $30 pair of levers. The second pair was a "shorty" style and I got them in clear ano to avoid the issue. Had no issue with slop on either, both installed very easily with no hassles. I really, really loved my shorty pair and am sad I can't use them with my new RCS masters.

As far as price/brand dictating quality well I don't buy it as far as anodizing goes. Speedymoto parts are some of the worst when it comes to purpling and fading, and I've seen plenty of purpled CRG levers. Another thing; I love billet aluminum and am critical...the machining quality on both sets of levers is excellent. By comparison I'm extremely dissapointed in my Cycle Cat clip ons...

[Scoober1103]

Thanks everyone you pretty much answered all my questions. Looking at either CRG or ASV although you can't get either here so most likely will get a set off Motowheels. Looks like you cant get CRG from their 'Swap meet' site sent overseas which is a bummer as they have some good prices.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Rudemouthsky]

Thanks everyone you pretty much answered all my questions. Looking at either CRG or ASV although you can't get either here so most likely will get a set off Motowheels. Looks like you cant get CRG from their 'Swap meet' site sent overseas which is a bummer as they have some good prices.

Cheers,

Scott.

Hold on, I'll check their "vip" price on those and let you know if it's worth it to you to buy their $15 membership. ..

[Rudemouthsky]

I'm not sure which ones you're looking at but there's a lot of choices for CRG, membership prices are all at least ten bucks cheaper per lever, the carbon set is $30 off and those look sweeet. Same thing with the MW levers. You'd at least pay for the membership.

[DucatiGirl87]

I have CRG's on my bike and absolutely love them. Mine are black. When I contacted CRG I asked them if they would come out with carbon fiber levers for my year and model they said they were currently working on it!!!! As soon as those come out I'm buying them! We also have a GSXR 1000 that have the silver CRG and they have held up after years of track use.

[Scoober1103]

Well in the end I was at my local Duc shop ordering some other bits and asked what they could get as they used to stock ASV but not anymore. They had Pazzo's for another model in stock which looked nice and the price was pretty reasonable considering so I ended up ordering a set of black with black clickers and they arrived yesterday and they look great. Yet to install but the look and feel is good and they are readily available locally.

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I like the fact their not branded on the top or front of the lever rather a small logo behind and my previous concerns of the tooling marks being very apparent and rough well are'nt, their smooth as a proverbial!

[SDRider]

17k miles on a set of Pazzo levers on my last bike and almost 15k (different set of levers, same company) on my current bike and bout 3 years ownership each, never had any issued with them at all.  They seem to wear very well in everyday use too.  Quite honestly, I would expect more wear... or any.

I have no complaints with my Pazzo levers.  This is my current bike.

[tuxicle]

My black CRG RC2s (bought direct from CRG - so unlikely to be knockoffs) have faded to a purple shade. They were replaced in late 2013 after a crash, but did it again. It might just be the higher than average UV level in Colorado, but I'm almost convinced it's not possible to have anodized parts not get bleached. I also have some red anodized frame plugs that are pretty much clear right now.

[Metzis]

my opinion is that if you don't want to spent a lot on levers and you are looking brands like pazzo etc etc go for ebay chinesse levers, i have a pair of mc motoparts short levers on my bike over a year and it is still in perfect shape and consider i bought them 30$, a friend of mine bought from a local shop a pair of levers for his bike of xxx brand (i don't remember the brand) he paid 150$ and they are exactly the same as far as the quality the only difference is a small stamp with the brands name.... Of course if you want to go expensive, brands like asv etc are an other league more confortable , more fine tune, and you get warranty too... That's just my opinion right!!!!

[Scoober1103]

I'm in Australia and currently we have no local importer of ASV levers and CRG once currency conversion and postage is added are quite expensive. I went with Pazzo as my local dealer stocks them and therefore will warrant any issues I may (which I doubt) have with them. I have now fitted them and man the fit and finish is great. Feel is great too and even though they weren't in my top two I am extremely happy. Only time will tell how they stand up colour wise but as my bike is not a commuter and lives in a garage under a bed sheet  when not being ridden on weekend blasts I feel colour will last ages.

[pitbull]

silver crg's on my m900 for the last 4 years. They have held up really well, are very comfortable and work perfectly.


silver knock-offs on my ST4 from previous owner. Not sure how they will hold up over the long run, but they feel fairly substantial and well made. They are just as comfortable and work just as well as the CRG's.