Shift and rear brake levers

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Sep 2, 2012 | 08:16 PM

TORQUEY

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Shift and rear brake levers

On my Softail, I swapped the stock shift & brake controls for the HD "buckshot" levers which were very nice but do not fit the RGs.

Lately I have been drawn more toward the style of the Battistinis and Arlen Ness levers. Does anyone out there have experience with these? They're pricey but look nice. Recommendations would be appreciated.

Please see links below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110894225467...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280862650736...84.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTISTINIS-...d8784d&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Battistinis-...946979&vxp=mtr

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Sep 3, 2012 | 03:09 PM

TORQUEY

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Wow...87 views so far and nary a comment. Hmmm. OK...BUMP!

Sep 3, 2012 | 05:24 PM

Trey Hogger

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I guess "pricey" would be the key word for me. I like slotted style levers in general, not so much round holes. Either way, I wouldn't spend that much on anything like that. But to each his own.

Sep 3, 2012 | 05:27 PM

patrickd

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Arlen sure is proud of his stuff isn't he? Those prices are offensive. Plus they don't even look that good to me.

Sep 3, 2012 | 06:05 PM

TORQUEY

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Yeah the prices are high. However, if you compare the aftermarket HD stuff, the prices are in range, especially since the LEVER and the PAD (brake) and the shift levers and the little heel / toe thingies are itemized with HD. Ness and Battistinis come together.