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Old March 6th, 2012, 07:03 AM   #86
DaBlue1
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What's the difference between shorty levers and normal length ones? Is it just preference?
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Lol well I understood that there is a length difference. I was wondering if there is an advantage for having shorty levers as opposed to stock length ones. Seems like you would have a harder time braking/clutching due to less leverage
The shorties make it easier to use in race application. Most GP racers like to have at least 2 fingers on the bars for faster/quicker response in braking/shifting. Are they necessary for street use on the Ninja. IMO, no. They look cool though.
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