short vs full length levers

MikeCR · Feb 2, 2020

Looking at replacing the stock levers. My biggest question so far is short vs full length.

I think the only thing to be gained would be flexibility in throttle/brake operation without the no-no of keeping some fingers behind the brake lever. But maybe in an emergency stop some smoothness would be lost?

I'm sure some of you guys have shorties, how do you like them?

scot in exile · Feb 2, 2020

On my 2011 bike I have a long on the clutch and a short on the throttle works for me I tried the short on the clutch but did not like the feel

1olbull · Feb 2, 2020

To me, the shorties reduce leverage and when trail braking with a single or double finger(s), the additional leverage and control offered with the standard length is best.
I see no real advantage with short levers as they only increase the force necessary to apply the clutch and front brake, thereby reducing control and comfort.

IMFASTTOO · Feb 2, 2020

1olbull said:
To me, the shorties reduce leverage and when trail braking with a single or double finger(s), the additional leverage and control offered with the standard length is best.
I see no real advantage with short levers as they only increase the force necessary to apply the clutch and front brake, thereby reducing control and comfort.

I agree and I have the xtra strong Carpenter springs in the modded bike those shorty levers would never work for me

chrisw · Feb 2, 2020

I Like short on sports bike, easier to cover with two fingers, only bad point is sometimes they don't pull back far enough to engage the switch when starting up

Cant see the point on cruiser except for looks

Dr.D · Feb 2, 2020

That’s a looks only advantage.

barbagris · Feb 2, 2020

I run short levers.

I have small hands with damaged "pinkies" so I end up trapping the pinkies with long levers. So I'm only using 2 fingers anyway.

1olbull said:
To me, the shorties reduce leverage and when trail braking with a single or double finger(s), the additional leverage and control offered with the standard length is best.
I see no real advantage with short levers as they only increase the force necessary to apply the clutch and front brake, thereby reducing control and comfort.

Steve - I'm not that sure - I know that many stunt riders use even single finger levers - |RokOn| Rok Bagoros universal easy-pull CLUTCH LEVER

1olbull · Feb 3, 2020

@barbagris
I'd think it simple physics - the further the lever from the fulcrum, the less force required.

Mighty Mouse · Feb 3, 2020

I bought the adjustable levers. After playing with the clutch and brake feel I ended up with the lever fully extended. No short levers for me.

Tripps · Feb 3, 2020

1olbull said:
@barbagris
I'd think it simple physics - the further the lever from the fulcrum, the less force required.

The lever, the pulley, and the inclined plane.

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