Chrome hand lever recommendations?
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Chrome hand lever recommendations?
Just got my new Sweeper +2 handlebars, waiting on my clutch cable to arrive, and then going to swap out bars. Figured this would be a good time to swap out the OEM hand levers for some chrome ones.
Prices range from $30 - $200+ for chrome hand levers. I see that Custom Chrome, Eastern Performance, and Drag Specialties are a lot cheaper than the $130+ set from HD. Anybody have any good things to say about a brand other than HD, especially on the cheaper side? Just don't want to pick up a set that is junk, with the chrome flaking or changing color after a couple of years. They'll be for my '08 Ultra.
Prices range from $30 - $200+ for chrome hand levers. I see that Custom Chrome, Eastern Performance, and Drag Specialties are a lot cheaper than the $130+ set from HD. Anybody have any good things to say about a brand other than HD, especially on the cheaper side? Just don't want to pick up a set that is junk, with the chrome flaking or changing color after a couple of years. They'll be for my '08 Ultra.
Last edited by mastery; Feb 12, 2011 at 09:46 PM.
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I used Custom Chrome's kit back in 2005 and changed out the OEM handlebar controls (levers, m/c, clutch perch, etc.) to their chrome kit purchased from EPC for about $120 IIRC and they were perfect. I swapped out everything with chrome parts compatible with the Brembo stuff (i.e. 2008 and newer) and used Kury's levers and had the OEM parts I'd purchased chrome plated.
The Kury levers have only been on the bike for a year so no long term report, but they look fine.
Carl
PS: What's your rush? Your OP was relatively late last night and you post 12 hours later on Sunday morning about the lack of replies.
The Kury levers have only been on the bike for a year so no long term report, but they look fine.
Carl
PS: What's your rush? Your OP was relatively late last night and you post 12 hours later on Sunday morning about the lack of replies.
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I appreciate the feedback though from you though, and everybody else. Helps me decide what to go with.
Last edited by mastery; Feb 13, 2011 at 02:48 PM.
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I have the Drag Specialties on my Ultra. They have been on for over a year now and no complaints. They look as good as the day they were installed.
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I had the Kury Boss Blades on my last bike, didnt care for the quality of the fitment. The clutch side rattled so loud you could hear it at idle, and yes, that was with the proper anti rattle clip installed. Tossed them for the HD branded ones and problem solved. That was on a 09 with ABS. Since you are putting them on an 08, you may not experiance the same thing since that will be the older controls and clutch basket.
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Drag Specialties = SUCK!!!
I put them on the first week of June and the chrome is already flaking off...
I contacted the e*Bay Seller (EasternPerformance) in hopes of getting a replacement...
We Will See What Happens...
RON
I put them on the first week of June and the chrome is already flaking off...
I contacted the e*Bay Seller (EasternPerformance) in hopes of getting a replacement...
We Will See What Happens...
RON