[FZ074Me]

My CRG Levers have arrived!!! Install tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out. These are the R1 shorty levers ordered from CRG Direct in their swap meet section they're the previous model so they're discounted to $49.95 a piece. Ordered together S&H was only $6 and took a week from CA to CT.

www.crg-direct.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SWAP

 

[doublethreat]

CRG is very good quality stuff....you did good!

 

[stefano225]

Wow now I wish mine said CRG on it can you just buy stickers for them or maybe just send them in to engrave CRG

 

[FZ074Me]

Wow now I wish mine said CRG on it can you just buy stickers for them or maybe just send them in to engrave CRG

Do it! It adds an extra 5hp, lol. In this case I'd rather pay for a name knowing that I'm getting a quality product that has a lot of people vouching for them. Don't get me wrong, I still buy the bag cereal to save dollar or two when I can and agree it the same stuff. But I wanted the piece of mind on this purchase, which is worth a couple extra bucks to me. To each his own, right?

 

[stefano225]

Right ,I just took a chance buying Chinese levers but glad turn out ok ,the fit it's pretty good and with 200+ miles on them no problems.Had bike in for 600 miles maintenance and no problem detected by tech guy even after test drive.

 

[FZ074Me]

Right ,I just took a chance buying Chinese levers but glad turn out ok ,the fit it's pretty good and with 200+ miles on them no problems.Had bike in for 600 miles maintenance and no problem detected by tech guy even after test drive.

Excellent man, glad everything turned out good for you. A lot better than it did for me... (gripe session to follow)

 

[FZ074Me]

FACT! R1 Brake levers are NOT compatible with your FZ-07.

I initially wanted to get really belligerent about this, but decided the fault is my own. I've been reading forums for years now and you think I would have learned my lesson on believing everything I read on them more than once. But hey, some people like to cut themselves, I like to throw money away on stupidity. Enough said.

FACT! R1 clutch levers are compatible with your FZ-01. And they look and feel great I might add.

Here's a side by side of oem to CRG.

Some measurements.

Furthest setting.

Closest setting.

So as you can see there is not a big difference in the distance to the grip. I was a little disappointed in this since this was my main objective. But it is easier to get more than just 2 fingers on it now so that's a fair trade off. I have smaller hands so it was an issue before.
So in my opinion this is mostly a cosmetic mod and does little to improve the comfort and functionality. But for some, the little might be enough. For me the cosmetics aren't even that great since my bike looks lop sided now, until I find out which brake lever fits the bike. Worst thing of it all is that since I ordered the discontinued version, it is non-refundable.
For sale: 1 R1 CRG brake lever "new".

 

[stefano225]

Lesson learned,did you call them to make sure the were compatible before ordering?.I also think that Kahold Cheung works for CRG .I hope you get the right size ,small hands was also the reason I got short adjustable ones.Let me include a picture of mine fz07 clutch lever.jpgfz07 brake lever.jpg

 

[FZ074Me]

Let me include a picture of mine

Thanks... Needed that.

 

[Dave]

Check out pazzoracing.com
My buddy went with a set of these for his 07. They're sweet!!

 

[HaleyMorganVII]

Lesson learned,did you call them to make sure the were compatible before ordering?.I also think that Kahold Cheung works for CRG .I hope you get the right size ,small hands was also the reason I got short adjustable ones.Let me include a picture of mine fz07 clutch lever.jpgfz07 brake lever.jpg

Stefano225, did you get these from MadHornet?
I order the one's from MadHornet - the red ones as well, and your red looks great! Except I got the "foldable, adjustable" ones, since I wasn't sure how "short" I wanted them (therefore adjustable), and since I know the pains of crashing now (therefore foldable).
I ask if they're MadHornets, because MadHornets come from China as well. They had great reviews, so I'm hoping it's a good product.

As for FZ074Me, I'm so sorry man! That really blows. Sometimes shit just happens - and all we can do is shovel it and learn.

 

[stefano225]

Stefano225, did you get these from MadHornet?
I order the one's from MadHornet - the red ones as well, and your red looks great! Except I got the "foldable, adjustable" ones, since I wasn't sure how "short" I wanted them (therefore adjustable), and since I know the pains of crashing now (therefore foldable).
I ask if they're MadHornets, because MadHornets come from China as well. They had great reviews, so I'm hoping it's a good product.

As for FZ074Me, I'm so sorry man! That really blows. Sometimes shit just happens - and all we can do is shovel it and learn.

This is the ebay seller I got them from http://www.ebay.com/itm/251523820114?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT mine are adjustable but not foldable ,did you get them yet.

 

[HaleyMorganVII]

This is the ebay seller I got them from http://www.ebay.com/itm/251523820114?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT mine are adjustable but not foldable ,did you get them yet.

I'm not sure if they are the same or not? Mine are adjustable length is what I meant, as well as adjustable distance. I have not received them yet, but when I get them on I will post pics and a review here.

 

[Karen J in Pelham]

I purchased CNC levers for about $60 a set. Solid product and all black.