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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Just put on Kuryakyn Zombie Levers now the bike will not start unless it's in nuetral. I took them back apart and inspected it. The switch is good but the lever barely misses contacting the switch. Is this common with these levers. The only reason I want it to work is if I stall out and need to get moving in a hurry.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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I have no advice on your particular install but I have had the levers on my bones for about 2 years and love them. They fit my hand great and really are a solid lever. Good choice!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I discovered the same thing recently. I put the Kury leather braided (no fringe!) Trigger levers on mine. I posted about it at the time and someone told me about the little 'button' thing that's on the OEM levers that makes that connection. I REALLY like these levers but have thought about going back to the stock ones.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:45 PM
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After further inspection there is a visible casting line on the lever and low spot where it should contact the switch. At the advise of Kuryakyn they are defective and will be exchanged with JP Cycles.
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Received the replacements today from JP Cycles. Must be a bad batch as the tab does not trigger the switch. Another return to JP.
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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CajunIron,

Between the Lindby Magnumbar and the Kuryakyn levers I would leave the bike stock or use HD parts until this bad juju passes you by.

Good luck. Sounds like you need it.
 
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Old May 13, 2014 | 10:19 PM
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Lol if it wasn't for bad luck I'd have to luck at all.
 
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Old May 14, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeRides
I discovered the same thing recently. I put the Kury leather braided (no fringe!) Trigger levers on mine. I posted about it at the time and someone told me about the little 'button' thing that's on the OEM levers that makes that connection. I REALLY like these levers but have thought about going back to the stock ones.
Check out ironbraid.com. They have leather braided trigger levers. Work without issue on 2012 Slim.
 
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