Chinese Levers

[Blade]

I dont like the bit point on the none adjustable clutch lever of the 675.

I don't want to spend a fortune and there are loads of Brake & Clutch lever sets on ebay for less than £20.

Anyone any experience of Chinese parts ? Is it alright ? you get what you pay for ? Junk don't waste your money?

[Kwacky]

Colour fading is the only issue I've had, but my bikes spend a lot of time outside.

[DaytonAndy]

Not for me! I'd buy second hand and get a known product for a safety product if it was me.

[DaytonAndy]

Saw an instructors brakes fail at North of 100mph at Almeria and it wasn't pretty! It wasn't the lever that failed but of all the things that you don't want to snap, the lever is pretty high on the list!

[DaytonAndy]

From memory these have a good reputation on 675.cc if you do decide to go Chinese
https://www.the2wheels.com/pages/produc ... aytona-675" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Stonesie]

I've used these on a couple of bikes now and never noticed any fading or had any other issues.
Made in Germany and TUV approved. So not as cheap as Chinesium specials.
https://shop.v-trec.com/en/Triumph/Dayt ... rs-985.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Kwacky]

UK based company and loved by racers at all levels

https://www.diasec.co.uk/triumph-foldin ... -750-p.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Blade]

Not for me! I'd buy second hand and get a known product for a safety product if it was me.

I fully agree but I also bet the OEM levers are cheap Chinese items.

[StMarks]

Fwiw I use a cheap Chinese folding clutch lever on my bike.
Perfectly good enough, & it's folding ability has saved it being broken (or breaking the perch) numerous times.
I got mine a few years back from eBay as a pair, for about £ 14. iirc.!!
Having said that, there is no way whatsoever that I'd use the brake lever from the set, call me mistrusting .,,,,,,,

[DaytonAndy]

Not for me! I'd buy second hand and get a known product for a safety product if it was me.

I fully agree but I also bet the OEM levers are cheap Chinese items.

Probably but I bet they're built with at least some quality control.

[D41]

I think you spend a "fortune" (really?? - you drive a Porsche!) & be happy, or you go cheap & be doubtful.

ASV!! - the choice of champions & amateurs alike.

Cheapy Chinesey - amateurs, and ONLY amateurs- apply within.

Frickin' cheapskate. Disappointed in you, Blade. You wouldn't put Chinese door handles on the car, would you??

[Blade]

Haha fair point D and ASV are good levers had them on both the 10 & the Pani.

There is method to my madness though. The 675 was always bought as a cheap hack for track days and the odd euro road trip, therefore I was keeping spending to eessentials and function rather than form.

That said, never let it be said I don't listen to you lot, as I m now learning more to ASV, Pazzo etc...and taking the advice

[Monty]

I bought a set of these for 15 quid thinking I'd buy some ASV later on. Still on the bike 2 years later as they've been brilliant and can't see the ASVs being 10 times better. I am temped buy those Diamond Racing ones that Kwacky posted up though.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Brake- ... SwBYFawiVf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Deegee]

I’ve got Chinese levers on my track 675 Blade, they adjust and fold in all possible directions, when I first got them I was dubious about the quality, so I set them up and then overload tested them way beyond a normal emergency panic brake (two hands) with no deformation or failure, in my industry 125% is safe, I went to 180-200% with no failure, so I’m pretty sure they’re safe.

If I was worried about the look of the parts I’d have bought European, as it was I looked at them as disposable, so went for Chinese, it’s worked out ok for me.

[D6Nutz]

I had Chinese levers on the RSV for years, only issue was a nut falling off at the iom.

I also have the vtrec levers same as stonsie and would highly recommend them. Great quality.

[Blade]

I bought a set of these for 15 quid thinking I'd buy some ASV later on. Still on the bike 2 years later as they've been brilliant and can't see the ASVs being 10 times better. I am temped buy those Diamond Racing ones that Kwacky posted up though.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Short-Brake- ... SwBYFawiVf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Are Diamond Racing rebranded Chinese ?

[rocket]

No not according to them I have had a few bits from diamond and they are decent products just got a set of rear sets

[Blade]

I’ve got Chinese levers on my track 675 Blade, they adjust and fold in all possible directions, when I first got them I was dubious about the quality, so I set them up and then overload tested them way beyond a normal emergency panic brake (two hands) with no deformation or failure, in my industry 125% is safe, I went to 180-200% with no failure, so I’m pretty sure they’re safe.

If I was worried about the look of the parts I’d have bought European, as it was I looked at them as disposable, so went for Chinese, it’s worked out ok for me.

Don't suppose you can remember which trader you used by any chance Deegee?

[Kwacky]

Diamond are UK through and through. At one point they stopped using eBay because people were selling copies of their stuff on there.

[Monty]

I've got the Diamond Racing rear sets and engine covers. Top quality and half the price of the big names.