Pazzo Levers worth the $$$???

[brows141]

Ok guys I (el cheapo) wants to know if the Pazzo Levers other than being extremely beautiful are really worth the money.
I really want a set for my bike but 160 bucks seems like a lot to spend for something that is basically just for looks. Altough I must say that I have read many reviews on this and other forums where people swear by them. The lack of an adjustable clutch on our Fz6's does justify this buy in a way but not 100%. I just bought a Scorpion SR-i500 Alarm for $200 with the Perimeter sensor add-on. This I feel was a necessity and I don't feel bad about spending the money because it was a birthday present from my wife. The money is not burning a whole in my pocket at the moment so I must convince myself that this is really worth the $$. I am also considering doing the R6 fork/brake conversion but only one of the 2 mods can happen right now.

The only money I have put toward it was buying a Geza cover which I don't use because I keep it in my garage and don't want to be bothered taking it off on good riding days like today. I wouldn't dare put it on while it is parked on the street from fear that it will get stolen or ripped by some punk.


So tell me should I shell out and get them and what size would be ideal (short or long) as I want these to be comfortable as well.

I need your input on this one!!!!
My bike is the naked blaze orange version color suggestions are welcome.

[OneTrack]

I ordered a set of long Pazzo's (black with red adjusters), but after waiting a week, a pair of shorties arrived. I installed them anyway. I must say that the clutch has a much better feel to it with the lever adjusted properly, and the brake side seems to have better ergo's....all very subtle. They add killer looks to the bike, which probably should have had black levers to begin with....the OEM lever brackets are black.
However, I think I will order a set of longs...I found the shorter clutch lever became noticeably "harder" to pull in after an hour of riding last monday. It was my first ride of the year, so I'll give it a couple more rides before making a final decision to swap them out for the longer ones. I'm very conscious of symmetry, so wouldn't be able to stand the sight of a long clutch lever and a short brake lever. I notice that the rather gauche owners of blue and silver FZ6's who have installed Pazzo's don't seem concerned about that, however....
Anyhow...are they worth the money? ABSOLUTELY.

[FZ6inNH]

I was going to do the R6 forks, but after reading so much about the racetech springs and all the ways to adjust this (manually) to suit your riding style, plus the lower costs, I'm going to try this first and see how it reacts to my riding. DefyIntertia has an excellent write-up on this mod and it is certainly cheap enough to try without being too invasive.

I'm also considering, rather than dump a bunch more money into the FZ6, to just go get the R6 and do the handlebar mod to eliminate the clip-ons and make the bike a sudo-FZ6 sport touring R6. It's about $500 to do this.

[Hellgate]

I have the shorties and really like them. They have a smoother pull and the lever wobbles less in the mount than the stock ones. I also like the shape of them. They also look cool, very high quality.

I still say Race Tech fork springs are the best bang for the buck if you are about 160 lbs or more. Only $99 for the springs, and about 90 minutes of time and you'll have a completely different, improved, bike.

[schumacher62]

mine are on order. so i cant say yet. should be here next week. i bought a short clutch and a long brake. because im not sure i will like the feeling of grabbing a handful of brake that isnt there...

safety before style, but a combo of both can be had sometimes.

[Boneman]

Originally Posted by schumacher62

mine are on order. so i cant say yet. should be here next week. i bought a short clutch and a long brake. because im not sure i will like the feeling of grabbing a handful of brake that isnt there...

safety before style, but a combo of both can be had sometimes.

Lol..did you quote me from my own web site!!?

decided to mix and match my lever sizes. I chose to go with a SHORT clutch lever and a LONG (regular) brake lever. I had heard good things about 2 finger shifting and I decided to leave the brake lever stock length...in case I ever need to grab a hand full of brake.

Same reasons I choose the short and long combo! You will love em!!

I did a little write up with some pics here: Boneman's "FAZED" web site - Mods: PAZZO Levers

[H8 PVMT]

I have a set of the shorties and they are awesome, the ability to adjust the clutch for me personally was exactly what I needed. They look awesome and in my opinion have a better feel. I'm glad I dropped the coin on 'em.

[schumacher62]

Originally Posted by Boneman

Lol..did you quote me from my own web site!!?

Same reasons I choose the short and long combo! You will love em!!

I did a little write up with some pics here: Boneman's "FAZED" web site - Mods: PAZZO Levers

yikes! i didnt notice i used the same phraseology as you...

i confess. not to plagiarism, but to a similar thought. and yes, i got the idea from you. but in a reverse way. grabbing the brake should be a given for safety, so that lever i would not change. but having a shorter clutch while maybe taking some getting used to, is an option i wish to exercise.

as a testament to your good taste and stylish sensibility, heh, now its frame sliders and pazzo levers. but you read all my mentions of your amazing exhaust....we might end up differing there friend!

i encourage all to look at bonemans website. its full of freeware ideas, proven and tested, executed with a certain talent and flair, and tastefully done!

[OneTrack]

Pazzo shortie levers kick ass as far as looks and style go...no question about that. My biggest concern (after having ridden for the first time with Pazzo shortie levers on my bike) is that the short clutch lever DOES require slightly more effort to disengage the clutch than the OEM long levers....regardless of what other folk are saying. I can feel the difference, and while it may not be that apparent at first, it does become very apparent after an hour. My biggest concern would be to find myself an hour from home, unable to operate the clutch due to pain in my hand and wrist. Old age is a bitch.

[Zebratounge]

The short ones in black with blue adjuster look great on the blue FZ6.
I have always used two fingers on the clutch and brake. This may be from four wheeler and dirt bike riding over the years.
When I discovered the Pazzo levers they did seem kinda pricey.
I am pleased with the quality,and they feel great.
Has anyone noticed the receipt? It looks like the levers are $40 each and the adjusters are $40 each.