Levers for small hands?

Hi everyone,
I have a nifty little problem for you folks..
I'm trying to get the curvy I have tailored for my special lady friend. She's kinda tiny - 161cm (~5'4"). I've thus far bought another saddle which I've carved & re-holstered and now she can reach the ground just fine (will reach even better when she'll get her a* boots), but, unfortunately, the levers still leave a lot to be desired.

I obviously need to get her some nice levers that take a shorter reach from the handlebars. I've found these (can't afford pazzos's / crg's) :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_6832wt_1064

and the thread that discusses them (yes, I did use the 'search' function..), but can't see anywhere how far does the reach adjust to. Will buying them solve my problem (and possibly make the curvy look nicer)? If put in the shortest reach adjustment position, will they require less of a reach than the standard curvy levers (I'm looking for about 3/4 of the standard reach)?
If so, will there be any substantial difference between the shorter length model and the normal length one (I quite fancy the shorter ones)?

Oh, and to be completely cheeky, if I modify the reach adjustment, will it require readjusting the throttle & clutch cable?

[rictus01]

I don't have an SV, but on the short version the adjustment range is about an inch from setting 1 through to 6, so upto an inch closer to the bars is possible.

the levers are a dirct replacement so you shouldn't need to change any cables.

Cheers Mark.

Thanks for the input, Mark. Now all I have to do is get someone to maybe post a picture of a set fitted on a curvy and then I can easily compare. I do hope that these fit curvys as well

So, anyone got pictures?

[rictus01]

yeah they do do them for the 99-02 version, but as said can't help with the sv bit myself.

I've got some shorter ones on my pointy and they're much nicer to use than the standard ones. I tend to use three fingers on the clutch and two for the brake and it's lovely, so if you fancy the shorter ones go for it.

As Rictus says with the adjustment is spot on.

Sorry I haven't even got any pics of them on my pointy, not that you wanted to see that anyway

Originally Posted by Reeder

Sorry I haven't even got any pics of them on my pointy, not that you wanted to see that anyway

Picture whoring never hurt no one
But I have seen them on other bikes and they do look very nice

I have a curvy and some Titax levers (shortys).

They are definately a nice upgrade to standard, the only thing I will point out is some people (inc myself) have found issues with the clutch side not disengaging the clutch switch when on the shortest setting.

I ended up disconnecting the clutch switch, others managed to fiddle a way round it.

[MJC-DEV]

I've standard length billet motormart levers, the low settings 1, 2 are a lot closer than 'standard' but I found that the levers could touch the bars. While you can set the clutch with the adjusting screw, you can't do much if the brake lever touches when you really need it! Also the clutch cut out switch may need modifying as per hardware threat. Be aware that stubby levers will need more 'force' than standard as the 'lever' is shorter. so she may prefer the lower pull force of standard size.

[SIII]

+1 on mjc-dev post. I would also think twice about stubby levers due to the increase in force required. I didn't expeirence any probs with the switch tho'.

motomart levers - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pro-Clutch-Bra...item3365d5170a

6 days delivery from china, cheaper than the ones you linked above and quality is excellent for the money.

I've never noticed any increase of force required...? And I have silly little girly arms.