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Hee hee - show a bunch of guys some shiny bits (ooops, there I go again!) and their true colours come tumbling through!
Don't worry, I'm not offended by any of it fellas! Keith - I've been called 'DuuuuDE' here plenty of times while I've been here on the Tenere! It's almost like a badge of honour x (and as Rich points out, it's a pretty unisex term these days) - I'd probably draw the line at 'Geezer' mind you! Pete - I was kidding (only that after six months of eating American food, my weight in pounds is pretty much what the levers cost me in pounds!), of course I'm happy to tell you how much they were, although I see Nick posted a link already to Busters in the UK - result! However, there are much cheaper alternatives if you are just looking for spares (see the consumables thread I think)... Josepheau - you are right in you assumption, the shorty levers do give more clearance for the riding style you describe, and are adjustable for throw too. Keep up the smutty good work fellas! I enjoy a good giggle... xxx |
i kinda figured you were, hence my apology wasnt too sincere :icon_clown:
i could well fancy a set of them, i just tend to wait until i've bust the standard stuff before i buy blingy stuff hell, the last time i used shorty levers was on my mountain bike!! |
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Hmm, 'mountain bike tart parts' now theres a topic i could add a list to!
although mine is now most certainly 'ol skool' as it hasn't been altered since '99. sorry, thread hijack over :) I should have a quantity of tenere tart parts this time next week :toothy5: will keep you all posted. :icon_king: |
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Note the clutch lever comes with a removable tab to attuate the cut-out switch for starting the bike in gear - so you can retain that function as required (I'd already disconnected the wiring on mine anyway). xxx |
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Maybe it's paranoia, but it's just one less thing to go wrong x
I don't like over complicated electrics (being used to my XRs that really only have a couple of wires in the whole loom!) - lets say, for example, you had a crash/drop and/or got the switch clogged up with mud - you might find you had to put the bike into neutral before it would start... admittedly not a problem you might come across in day to day riding, but might be tricky out on the trail if stuck in a precarious position? Likewise I also disconnected (and removed) the side stand cut out switch as that is in a potentially vulnerable position and can drag through a lot of muck off road, and might start to cause problems? - for example I understand some DRZ400S owners have noticed that when you go over a big bump, the sidestand jumps on it's mount and momentarily cuts the ignition... Again, if it ain't there, it can't break or go wrong? xxx |
love the look of these levers. Don't know why motorbike manufacturers don't go to the same effort that mountain bike guys do. Loads of good stuff on the market and with a wee bit of negotiation one manufacturer could get a jump on the rest for next to nowt. I suppose KTM do try harder than the rest but seem to pass on the extra cost and then some.
Anyway, I'm thinking of fitting heated grips and possibly new levers but wondering about getting new bars before I start the fangle process! I notice you have protaper bars JMo and wonder what type they are and dimmensions? Seen a few options but if I go for fat bars I will need new clamps etc. Have you stuck with 22mm and a cross brace? What's the crack with fitting end weights to aftermarket bars? Any info greatly appreciated, cheers. |
Hi Stoo - my bars are the ProTaper Contour (ie 28mm) YZ High Bend version, plus their universal fat-bar adapter clamps...
However, having fitted them, turns out they are not really any higher than the standard bars (even including the adapters) so I will probably go for something else to get a little more rise - for info, the Renthal RC High Bend are my personal favorite (on the XR) and noticeably higher than the ProTapers... Another option is an ATV type regular 22mm bar which tend to have more rise, although they also seem to have a much more angled sweep/layback, which I don't like... Check out Renthal and ProTaper's websites for their various dimensions... xxx ps. as for refitting the original bar ends (why?!) - but you could probably tap out the new bars if you could get a tap in the correct thread size, there is plenty of metal thickness in either bar... |
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