the2wheels foldable / adjustable levers - Page 2

wayanlam · March 9th, 2011, 10:55 PM

just hopped home to install them, took about 30 min~

in this picture, you can see the color difference quite well.

where it was a little darker, it was less evident.

once installed, it actually didnt look so bad. i have yet to take the bike out in the sun, where the color of the levers will probably change and look more like in the 1st pic. but im fine with it. now im wondering how well that color will stay on in the long run.

installing them was a piece of cake. i took the opportunity to tighten all of the bolts on the levers, they were all quite loose. that took the wobble out of most of the joints, and im satisfied now that it seems like they wont be rattling away in my hands during a ride.

nattygirl · March 10th, 2011, 07:31 AM

I bought those exact same levers, color and everything. They look really good. Can't wait for mine to come in. I have the 2010 se red/black. From the looks of those pictures, they should match my bike perfectly.

lilblueninja · March 12th, 2011, 12:32 PM

I ordered a pair of the royal blue levers. They match the '09 candy thunder blue pretty well. I've had them on for close to two weeks now. I've had no problems with them at all. Here are a few pics taken with my iphone.

LegB4Wicket · March 12th, 2011, 10:46 PM

They look really nice. How's the adjustability range?

wayanlam · March 13th, 2011, 10:03 PM

they adjust good from 1 through to 6, but not much past that! lol

well it depends on the size of your hands, or how you feel comfortable holding them i guess~

i have both set on #3 at the moment. i can 1 or 2 finger brake without having the brake lever touch my other fingers, but they aren't too far away to be akward to pull back on like they used to be.

the clutch lever feels better now too. i used to have the clutch cable set a little loose, so that the lever didnt sit totally straight/tight when im not pulling the clutch in. now i got the tension good, and adjusted the levers, to bring them back a little, which eliminates the loose/free movement that i used to have with the oem levers.

nattygirl · March 17th, 2011, 01:27 PM

My levers came in today. Ordered March 2, got them March 17th. Even faster than expected delivery date of 3/22. Quality looks really good. No scratches or anything on them.

nattygirl · March 18th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Tooks some pics of the levers up against my tank. They are a little more pinkish red than my tank, but I think they match well.

Here's a pic of the adjustable lever versus stock lever. They are slightly smaller than stock.

Here's the adjustable lever compared to the non-foldable shorty version of the 2wheels levers. They are slightly longer than the shorty version.

Momaru · April 3rd, 2011, 06:08 PM

Just got mine on Saturday, ahead of even the early shipping estimate (12 days order to door). They look/feel great and the 50-mi testdrive this afternoon was a delight. No more goalie-thumb from stretching for the clutch. The increased weight vs the stock handles seems to have helped with vibration as well.

The finish looks better than factory and fit is almost as good as factory. I say almost because I had to push the clutch cable into the adjuster bolt, while on the stock it just slid in. Seems like the receiver housing for the rotator cuff on the end of the clutch cable could've been cut about 1-2mm further towards the back of the bike to achieve a perfect fit. I don't think it'll cause any problems, though I'll definitely keep a close eye on it.

Momaru · April 13th, 2011, 06:16 PM

Well, you get what ya pay for. Just got mine 10 days ago and the inside corners of the switches are already turning purple; have been for a few days but I've been in denial.
This is indeed some cheap anodizing work. But the machining still looks good and that's what counts

wayanlam · April 13th, 2011, 07:46 PM

on a totally different matter, but regarding paint issues... i found that black paint on the bars that hold the rear view mirrors on my bike have started to peel off

im thinking of getting them powder coated at some point maybe...

nattygirl · April 14th, 2011, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

Well, you get what ya pay for. Just got mine 10 days ago and the inside corners of the switches are already turning purple; have been for a few days but I've been in denial.
This is indeed some cheap anodizing work. But the machining still looks good and that's what counts

I noticed you have the standard levers. My husband got those as well and the same thing happened to his. I have the adjustable foldable levers and mine still look as good as they did on day one. Maybe the anodizing is better on those ones.

want1sobad · April 20th, 2011, 03:28 PM

it's not. i've had mine for about 7 weeks now and and the black is now light purple - guess the chinese anodizing couldn't hold up to the florida sun. other than that, i have no complaints - functionally, they're great. if it really starts to bother me, i'll get the black parts pced and they'll look perfect forever.

Momaru · April 20th, 2011, 08:42 PM

I contacted the seller/distributor (the2wheels) earlier this week about the fading. He's offered to send me a new set o' adjusters since that's the only place I've got that's fading. I don't know if these will be any better quality anodizing than the original ones, but he's at least willing to make the attempt.

Mechanically the levers are holding up very well and having them closer to the bars (than stock) has been a godsend. The minor issue of the clutch cable possibly rubbing/abrading on the adjustment bolt doesn't seem to be a problem. That said I slapped a pretty good bit of lithium grease on there.

Momaru · June 3rd, 2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

I contacted the seller/distributor (the2wheels) earlier this week about the fading. He's offered to send me a new set o' adjusters since that's the only place I've got that's fading. I don't know if these will be any better quality anodizing than the original ones, but he's at least willing to make the attempt.

Mechanically the levers are holding up very well and having them closer to the bars (than stock) has been a godsend. The minor issue of the clutch cable possibly rubbing/abrading on the adjustment bolt doesn't seem to be a problem. That said I slapped a pretty good bit of lithium grease on there.

Update: After waiting a month and a half for new adjusters due to crappy anodizing, I contacted the seller to see what's up. They didn't know what was going on. I replied back with pictures (again) and a full transcript of the previous contact, they have refused to reply to me. Really not liking this or the vendor, but I suppose you do indeed get what you pay for.

Mechanically they still seem to be good, but the anodize

cerberusrex25 · June 3rd, 2011, 03:59 PM

Does anyone know if this ones will mount on pre gen Ninjas? looking to get some for my cafe project and my 96 ZX6R street fighter.

headshrink · June 3rd, 2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momaru

Update: After waiting a month and a half for new adjusters due to crappy anodizing, I contacted the seller to see what's up. They didn't know what was going on. I replied back with pictures (again) and a full transcript of the previous contact, they have refused to reply to me. Really not liking this or the vendor, but I suppose you do indeed get what you pay for.

Mechanically they still seem to be good, but the anodize

I was just thinking about ordering a pair. Now I'm not. Is it too late to leave feedback on ebay?

wtfh4xx · June 5th, 2011, 04:04 PM

Yum, I want some for my SE red/black.
Although those red levers should be more red than pink :\

Momaru · June 6th, 2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

I was just thinking about ordering a pair. Now I'm not. Is it too late to leave feedback on ebay?

Way too late. Before the feedback/buyer dispute window ended, they were still talking to me, about sending replacement adjusters. Now that it's closed, they play ignorant or don't respond at all. Coincidence? Possible, but...

wtfh4xx · June 6th, 2011, 07:46 PM

Contact them to let them know their reputation is on the line.
Give them a link to this thread so that they can see for themselves.
Im not buying from them until the discoloration and customer service issues are resolved.

wayanlam · June 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM

the ones i bought havent faded. used them for a while already. the color matches perfectly with another anodize part that i added to the handlebar (the bar end weights) from KTC.

i bought it directly from their website and they shipped it from HK. i wonder if you bought it from ebay if its direct from them too, or if its a middleman, and maybe that middleman is the one whos playing "dumb"

either way, the saying "you get what you pay for" is definitely relevant in most cases in life. you cant expect a 60 dollar piece of hardware to be identical to a $250 piece, hehe...

personally i'm happy with the levers they sent me.

ninjaflav · June 27th, 2011, 07:50 PM

thinking on getting these in gold for my black 250r

alex.s · June 27th, 2011, 09:00 PM

i bought black... they're now silvery grey... maybe closer to gunmetal after a few months. i think i like the color they are now more than black, although it doesn't really match very well. still decent metal, and they look to be cut on a CNC with a decent blade, although they weren't polished up afterward. still worth what i paid for them.

muzkur · August 12th, 2011, 09:26 AM

That´s mine:

Sadly the golden in levers and grips doesn't match. Both pieces are from The2Wheels.
But the quality's awesome. Cheaper and good.

headshrink · August 12th, 2011, 10:07 AM

muzur: I noticed your mirrors. Are those the ebay ones? Do you like them?

Sorry to 7500 the OT.

EDIT: I just found your origional thread. Could you maybe post a follow-up on that thread? I want to make sure you still like them

Sorry, back to topic....

caps · August 12th, 2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfh4xx

Im not buying from them until the discoloration and customer service issues are resolved.

Same here

muzkur · August 12th, 2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

muzur: I noticed your mirrors. Are those the ebay ones? Do you like them?

All items from The2Wheels: Mirrors, fairing turn signals, handgrips and levers.
I like them. Almost the same view on the standard ones. I just needed to made some adjustments to fit. Just one con: A little rust in the first wash. I've used WD-40 to fix that and works fine.
I made a DIY here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=77788

March 9th, 2011, 10:55 PM	#41
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	just hopped home to install them, took about 30 min~ in this picture, you can see the color difference quite well. where it was a little darker, it was less evident. once installed, it actually didnt look so bad. i have yet to take the bike out in the sun, where the color of the levers will probably change and look more like in the 1st pic. but im fine with it. now im wondering how well that color will stay on in the long run. installing them was a piece of cake. i took the opportunity to tighten all of the bolts on the levers, they were all quite loose. that took the wobble out of most of the joints, and im satisfied now that it seems like they wont be rattling away in my hands during a ride. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

March 10th, 2011, 07:31 AM	#42
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	I bought those exact same levers, color and everything. They look really good. Can't wait for mine to come in. I have the 2010 se red/black. From the looks of those pictures, they should match my bike perfectly. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

March 13th, 2011, 10:03 PM	#45
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	they adjust good from 1 through to 6, but not much past that! lol well it depends on the size of your hands, or how you feel comfortable holding them i guess~ i have both set on #3 at the moment. i can 1 or 2 finger brake without having the brake lever touch my other fingers, but they aren't too far away to be akward to pull back on like they used to be. the clutch lever feels better now too. i used to have the clutch cable set a little loose, so that the lever didnt sit totally straight/tight when im not pulling the clutch in. now i got the tension good, and adjusted the levers, to bring them back a little, which eliminates the loose/free movement that i used to have with the oem levers. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

March 17th, 2011, 01:27 PM	#46
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	My levers came in today. Ordered March 2, got them March 17th. Even faster than expected delivery date of 3/22. Quality looks really good. No scratches or anything on them. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

March 18th, 2011, 08:47 AM	#47
nattygirl ninjette.org guru Name: Natalie Location: La Puente, CA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Special Edition Red/Black Posts: 455	Tooks some pics of the levers up against my tank. They are a little more pinkish red than my tank, but I think they match well. Here's a pic of the adjustable lever versus stock lever. They are slightly smaller than stock. Here's the adjustable lever compared to the non-foldable shorty version of the 2wheels levers. They are slightly longer than the shorty version. __________________________________________________ '10 Ninja 250R SE Red/Blk Mods: Projekt D FE, Protons, HB Blk Windscreen, HIDs, TBR Blk Series Slip-On, Shogun Sliders, Solo Cowl, Integrated Tail Light, Gls Blk Rear Fender, Red Accents

March 12th, 2011, 10:46 PM	#44
LegB4Wicket ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Victoria, British Columbia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 66	They look really nice. How's the adjustability range?

April 13th, 2011, 06:16 PM	#49
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Well, you get what ya pay for. Just got mine 10 days ago and the inside corners of the switches are already turning purple; have been for a few days but I've been in denial. This is indeed some cheap anodizing work. But the machining still looks good and that's what counts __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

April 13th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#50
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	on a totally different matter, but regarding paint issues... i found that black paint on the bars that hold the rear view mirrors on my bike have started to peel off im thinking of getting them powder coated at some point maybe... __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

April 20th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#52
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	it's not. i've had mine for about 7 weeks now and and the black is now light purple - guess the chinese anodizing couldn't hold up to the florida sun. other than that, i have no complaints - functionally, they're great. if it really starts to bother me, i'll get the black parts pced and they'll look perfect forever.

April 20th, 2011, 08:42 PM	#53
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	I contacted the seller/distributor (the2wheels) earlier this week about the fading. He's offered to send me a new set o' adjusters since that's the only place I've got that's fading. I don't know if these will be any better quality anodizing than the original ones, but he's at least willing to make the attempt. Mechanically the levers are holding up very well and having them closer to the bars (than stock) has been a godsend. The minor issue of the clutch cable possibly rubbing/abrading on the adjustment bolt doesn't seem to be a problem. That said I slapped a pretty good bit of lithium grease on there. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

June 3rd, 2011, 03:59 PM	#55
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	Does anyone know if this ones will mount on pre gen Ninjas? looking to get some for my cafe project and my 96 ZX6R street fighter.

June 5th, 2011, 04:04 PM	#57
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Yum, I want some for my SE red/black. Although those red levers should be more red than pink :\ __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

June 6th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#59
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Contact them to let them know their reputation is on the line. Give them a link to this thread so that they can see for themselves. Im not buying from them until the discoloration and customer service issues are resolved. __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

June 6th, 2011, 10:16 PM	#60
wayanlam ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Wayan Location: Bali - Indonesia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Z250 Posts: A lot.	the ones i bought havent faded. used them for a while already. the color matches perfectly with another anodize part that i added to the handlebar (the bar end weights) from KTC. i bought it directly from their website and they shipped it from HK. i wonder if you bought it from ebay if its direct from them too, or if its a middleman, and maybe that middleman is the one whos playing "dumb" either way, the saying "you get what you pay for" is definitely relevant in most cases in life. you cant expect a 60 dollar piece of hardware to be identical to a $250 piece, hehe... personally i'm happy with the levers they sent me. __________________________________________________ Kawasaki Z250, Bored up to 300cc with 12.8 CR, 41hp at wheel 27nm torque, Two bros full exhaust with DB killer Dynojet Power Commander V, KnN Open filter, intake and exhaust ported, Puig Windshield

June 27th, 2011, 07:50 PM	#61
ninjaflav ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: newfoundland , Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250R Posts: 66	thinking on getting these in gold for my black 250r __________________________________________________ 2k9 250r, Gold Shorty Levers, Snorkel X, K&N filter, Fender Elim, Puig Racing Tinted windscreen, red wheel stripes, Akrapovic carbon slip-on, pro grip tank protector, Solo seat cowl, kleen air X

June 27th, 2011, 09:00 PM	#62
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i bought black... they're now silvery grey... maybe closer to gunmetal after a few months. i think i like the color they are now more than black, although it doesn't really match very well. still decent metal, and they look to be cut on a CNC with a decent blade, although they weren't polished up afterward. still worth what i paid for them. __________________________________________________

August 12th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#63
muzkur ninjette.org member Name: Fred Location: Brazil Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 10' Ninja 250R Posts: 164	That´s mine: Sadly the golden in levers and grips doesn't match. Both pieces are from The2Wheels. But the quality's awesome. Cheaper and good. __________________________________________________

August 12th, 2011, 10:07 AM	#64
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	muzur: I noticed your mirrors. Are those the ebay ones? Do you like them? Sorry to 7500 the OT. EDIT: I just found your origional thread. Could you maybe post a follow-up on that thread? I want to make sure you still like them Sorry, back to topic.... __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

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