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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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So I'm looking at picking up some new levers. Does anyone want to comment on these, or suggest some other good ones that you like?

a) $55 Kuryakyn Trigger Levers http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/115/Trigger-Levers
b) $135 H-D Touring Slotted Hand Control Levers http://www.amazon.com/Touring-Slotte...0784088&sr=1-3

HD seems so much more... not sure why other then paying for the name brand.
 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Your bike, get what YOU like.

Also, those HD levers you linked to on Amazon are for '08 & up Touring models.
 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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I have the trigger levers, I like them and will stick with them.
 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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I love these. They are very beautiful, shaped perfectly, and have great leverage. They'd be at least 20% off at Zanotti's


http://www.harley-davidson.com/media...IEW2_16e93.jpg




Buckshot Hand Control Lever Kit


Give a squeeze to these hot chrome custom hand levers. Loaded with "on target" style, these perforated levers are forged for added strength. The visual appeal shines through the counter-bored holes, and the finger notch offers a smooth, firm feel. A great match with Aileron grips, these Buckshot levers also complement any custom grip collection.

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Fits '96-'03 XL models, '96-later DynaŽ and SoftailŽ models, and '96-'07 Touring models. Does not fit Police, models or models equipped with hydraulic clutch.

MSRP US $159.95
 
Old Nov 8, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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wife runs the trigger levers , they look good and new even after a couple years. I'm running joker machine and love em
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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There is a reason why the HD stuff is more money. The fitment is ALWAYS perfect. I guess these levers are OK.
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by dickey
There is a reason why the HD stuff is more money. The fitment is ALWAYS perfect. I guess these levers are OK.
no , they are more money because some people will blindly buy just because the cardboard package has a HD symbol on it ....right above made in china. there are tons and tons of aftermarket that exceeds harley so called quality
 
Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Any one of them would be an improvement, the OE levers are truly ugly.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TORQUEY
I love these. They are very beautiful, shaped perfectly, and have great leverage. They'd be at least 20% off at Zanotti's

http://www.harley-davidson.com/media...IEW2_16e93.jpg

Buckshot Hand Control Lever Kit
I can't tell from the picture, but are those "Buckshot" marks, holes that go all the way thru the lever? Or divots?

Got a picture of it on your bike?
 

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HD parts seem to fit better than other brands.
 



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