Pazzo's have arrived! [Archive]

marko138

06-11-2009, 02:53 PM

My Pazzo's came yesterday. I've wanted a set for a while now. But just didn't have the cash. Well, I found a set on a Buell forum for a price I couldn't pass up.

They are black shorties with gold adjusters. Ideally I would have liked it the other way around...gold levers with black but...:idk:...The price was right.

It was pouring here yesterday so this googled pic will have to do:

z06boy

06-11-2009, 02:56 PM

Very sweet !! I want those with either gold or red adjusters or the CRG's but just can't swing it right now.

marko138

06-11-2009, 03:08 PM

Very sweet !! I want those with either gold or red adjusters or the CRG's but just can't swing it right now.
They are gonna look killer on the Buell. Hopefully it's not raining in 2 hours when I get off work. Then I can install these bad boys.

the chi

06-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Sweet, cant wait to see them installed. Thats gonna look super sharp.

Rider

06-11-2009, 03:11 PM

I think the black with gold adjusters will look better than gold with black adjusters. They only take 5 mins to install. Gets some pics posted when you can.

marko138

06-11-2009, 03:12 PM

I also installed new pegs last week. An inch lower peg from the Lightning...while more comfortable...still kills me to be on this thing for more than 20 minutes.

I think the black with gold adjusters will look better than gold with black adjusters. They only take 5 mins to install. Gets some pics posted when you can.
I've got gold Buell levers on it now. I love the way they look. But, like I said, the price was right.

CrazyKell

06-11-2009, 04:30 PM

We must be living parallel lives!

I ordered pazzo's last week (local group buy) and just got a set of black shorties with gold adjusters. Installing them next week....can't wait!

marko138

06-11-2009, 04:32 PM

We must be living parallel lives!

I ordered pazzo's last week (local group buy) and just got a set of black shorties with gold adjusters. Installing them next week....can't wait!
:lol: Nice. I'm installing mine tonight....but, sadly, I'm not gonna have time for a ride. Roads are wet...and I have packing to do.

Cutty72

06-11-2009, 07:14 PM

Nice grab man.

Dave

06-12-2009, 02:37 AM

you do know they make those in italy right? :lol: nice pickup though

marko138

06-12-2009, 07:50 AM

you do know they make those in italy right? :lol: nice pickup though
They are Canadian, you douche.

marko138

06-12-2009, 07:54 AM

Alright, got them installed yesterday. 10 minute job.

Eye candy:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1978.jpg

Old brake lever (which I liked):
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1984-1.jpg

For comparison purposes:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1985.jpg

Pazzo installed:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1989.jpg

Frontal Comparison Old:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1181.jpg

New:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1991.jpg

And also my Lightning pegs I put on last weekend. They are an inch lower than the Firebolt pegs.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/New%20bike/IMG_1994.jpg

Rider

06-12-2009, 08:20 AM

marko138

06-12-2009, 09:03 AM

I personally like the black levers better.

An inch lower on the pegs? Does it make a big difference? I had factory adjustable pegs on my gsxr and it didn't really mater but the difference was less than an inch up/down or forward/back.
I was fond of the gold...but the black is a solid look. I like it. The pegs, I can tell a difference...but I still cramp up after about 20 or 30 minutes.

Rider

06-12-2009, 09:08 AM

I was fond of the gold...but the black is a solid look. I like it. The pegs, I can tell a difference...but I still cramp up after about 20 or 30 minutes.

More so than on the zuke?

marko138

06-12-2009, 09:10 AM

Zuk was about 15 minutes. The Buell is more comfortable...but my back and knees suck.

I really love this bike, I dont want to get rid of it. But it's tough to ride. My options are get a Lightning with the higher bars and more upright position or get the XR1200.

CrazyKell

06-12-2009, 09:19 AM

Levers look great! Can't wait to get mine put on.

marko138

06-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Levers look great! Can't wait to get mine put on.
Thanks!

Dave

06-12-2009, 10:45 AM

They are Canadian, you douche.

eww :lol:

Amber Lamps

06-12-2009, 10:48 AM

Nice!:rockwoot: Question; do the new levers have a steel pivot bushing ? Please don't be offended but if they don't, you might want to consider drilling and installing one. Just my stupid $.02.

Amber Lamps

06-12-2009, 10:51 AM

They are Canadian, you douche.

Haha it's your turn now!!!

Hey Marko...thanks for supporting American industry!!!!:pat: TOTALLY KIDDING...you can take a joke right?:scared:

marko138

06-12-2009, 10:52 AM

Nice!:rockwoot: Question; do the new levers have a steel pivot bushing ? Please don't be offended but if they don't, you might want to consider drilling and installing one. Just my stupid $.02.
I believe they do not. The stockers have a little bushing in the pivot hole...but it doesn't fit in the pazzo's.

t-homo

06-12-2009, 10:52 AM

Congrats dude. Looks sharp.

marko138

06-12-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks brutha.

z06boy

06-12-2009, 10:54 AM

Those look sharp man...I do like the black shorties a lot better...very cool.

marko138

06-12-2009, 10:56 AM

Those look sharp man...I do like the black shorties a lot better...very cool.
Now if only I had the 09 Firebolt. Blacked out everything on those, forks, engine.

Example:

Oh, and look at that...they come stock with black levers.

http://www.buell.com/_media/images/bikes/sportbike/xb12r/gallery/regular/wallpaper_XB12R_6.jpg

Amber Lamps

06-12-2009, 10:57 AM

I believe they do not. The stockers have a little bushing in the pivot hole...but it doesn't fit in the pazzo's.

Well, I'm gonna leave it alone because you'd have to drill the Pazzo hole to fit the bushing. I am not trying to start anything, honestly, I've just had a minor bad experience with levers without bushings. No biggie! BTW again no offense but I'd ASSume that you used grease when you reassembled them right? Just asking....

marko138

06-12-2009, 10:59 AM

Well, I'm gonna leave it alone because you'd have to drill the Pazzo hole to fit the bushing. I am not trying to start anything, honestly, I've just had a minor bad experience with levers without bushings. No biggie! BTW again no offense but I'd ASSume that you used grease when you reassembled them right? Just asking....
No offense taken. I'm not much for drilling the levers. I'll take my chances I guess. :lol:

z06boy

06-12-2009, 11:00 AM

Now if only I had the 09 Firebolt. Blacked out everything on those, forks, engine.

Example:

Oh, and look at that...they come stock with black levers.

http://www.buell.com/_media/images/bikes/sportbike/xb12r/gallery/regular/wallpaper_XB12R_6.jpg

Now that looks SEXY !!!!!!!!!!

marko138

06-12-2009, 11:03 AM

Now that looks SEXY !!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, I do like the all black look.

Amber Lamps

06-12-2009, 11:04 AM

No offense taken. I'm not much for drilling the levers. I'll take my chances I guess. :lol:

Sweet, well just make sure you lube them once/twice a year and I'm sure it's be fine.:rockwoot:

Rider

06-12-2009, 11:07 AM

Sweet, well just make sure you lube them once/twice a year and I'm sure it's be fine.:rockwoot:

Pazzo's come with a packet of lithium grease. Enough to last for 2 or 3 applications.

Gas Man

06-12-2009, 03:19 PM

Look great!

I see a bike change by next year!

marko138

06-12-2009, 03:20 PM

Look great!

I see a bike change by next year!
Maybe. I won't rule it out. But I won't commit to that either. All depends, I could walk into a dealer next week and cruise out on something new. Just depends.

Gas Man

06-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Go check it out... best time of the year to sell

marko138

06-12-2009, 03:23 PM

Go check it out... best time of the year to sell
True...and you know what I'm leaning towards.

Gas Man

06-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Well I know what brand but unsure which model.

jalaan1

06-12-2009, 08:24 PM

levers look great.

marko138

06-12-2009, 10:43 PM

Well I know what brand but unsure which model.
Sure you do. Probly the XR.

Sixxxxer

06-13-2009, 01:01 AM

Antwanny

06-13-2009, 01:10 AM

that buell still looks wicked

CrazyKell

06-13-2009, 09:37 AM

marko138

06-14-2009, 09:06 AM

That rotor is Fucking ridiculous looking.

And See Im torn, I have black levers but I like the look of Pazzo's...But to me its just an apperance mod and I could spend my money elsewhere...

Who knows maybe one day Ill buy them

In alot of ways it is appearance. But the adjustability is awesome. It was a mod I wanted to do for a long time...but the price is steep. Just keep looking for a good deal if you want a set.

And the rotor is AWESOME.

that buell still looks wicked

Thanks brutha.

Gas Man

06-14-2009, 02:01 PM

Sure you do. Probly the XR.
Oh... yes...

marko138

06-29-2009, 09:18 AM

Put about 150 miles on with the Pazzo's this weekend. Initial thoughts...

They look incredible. Love that. They feel wierd. At this point, I prefer the feel of the stock levers. But I'm sure I'll get used to them. The Buell has an insanely stiff clutch, these short levers only made it stiffer. So much so that I have a massive pain in my left hand. This is no joke. So my next mod is a $35 Clutchlite EZpull. I'll be going xsoft.

Also...the point where the clutch disengages has moved farther out, allowing for two finger jones on the shifting. Good and bad on that. Good b/c it's how I used to ride. Bad b/c I have to get used to it again. And I think I need to adjust my clutch...needs just a touch more free play.

Gas Man

06-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Clutch lever free play should hold a dime in the pinch point.

marko138

06-29-2009, 12:53 PM

Clutch lever free play should hold a dime in the pinch point.
I don't have quite that much...it def needs a touch of adjustment. And an oil change, and a brake fluid change, and the HID put in it. Wife has me working on the house...can't find time for MC maintenence.

Trip

06-29-2009, 12:53 PM

Clutch lever free play should hold a dime in the pinch point.

yeah if you are having a hard time with the clutch move the point out so you just have to barely touch the clutch to engage it.

marko138

06-29-2009, 12:55 PM

yeah if you are having a hard time with the clutch move the point out so you just have to barely touch the clutch to engage it.
With the stock the clutch disengaged as soon as it came away from the bar. I got used to it that way and like it. I just gotta get used to the new set up.

Gas Man

06-29-2009, 12:58 PM

But on the buell, I believe allot of that is going to be in the ball ramp assembly not the freeplay.

marko138

06-30-2009, 07:51 AM

But on the buell, I believe allot of that is going to be in the ball ramp assembly not the freeplay.
Thats exactly right.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 01:14 PM

You're easy pull is going to be there as well.

marko138

06-30-2009, 01:20 PM

You're easy pull is going to be there as well.
Yep, might order it today. But I gotta be stingy with my cash for a while...so I better hold off.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 01:24 PM

Well wait to order it... If you haven't put it in when I come out... I can come to your place early before the rally and hel you install it.

marko138

06-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Well wait to order it... If you haven't put it in when I come out... I can come to your place early before the rally and hel you install it.
Thanks brutha...but I hope to have it in long before that.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 01:40 PM

Well go ahead and save something... with no big dogs on the trip I probably wont wrench much and will be going thru withdraws.. LOL

marko138

06-30-2009, 01:43 PM

Well go ahead and save something... with no big dogs on the trip I probably wont wrench much and will be going thru withdraws.. LOL
:lol: Ok...I'll find something for us to install while you're in town.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 01:46 PM

There ya go! :cheers:

marko138

06-30-2009, 02:02 PM

There ya go! :cheers:
We could do fork oil if you're feeling really ambitious.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 02:09 PM

Shit yea... fork oil is EASY! Just fork oil or seals and bushings?

Rider

06-30-2009, 02:17 PM

Shit yea... fork oil is EASY! Just fork oil or seals and bushings?

If you have the forks off the bike, you might as well do the seals and bushings.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 02:21 PM

That's what I'm saying.. but that depends on milage of bike.

marko138

06-30-2009, 02:27 PM

I should be approaching 10k service by then...so might as well do it all.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 02:30 PM

at 10k you need to do seals and bushings.

marko138

06-30-2009, 02:32 PM

at 10k you need to do seals and bushings.
Werd.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 02:35 PM

So buy the parts and shit... we can do it out there. You got a jack or something to hand the forks?

What you working the week before the rally?

marko138

06-30-2009, 02:38 PM

So buy the parts and shit... we can do it out there. You got a jack or something to hand the forks?

What you working the week before the rally?
No idea yet. They are back in Session at the end of September...so I'll be working probably until you get out here...then take off as needed.

Gas Man

06-30-2009, 02:41 PM

Well we'll plan it later... But I can come out a few days before... as long as you know you'll be putting up with me that much more. LOL

marko138

06-30-2009, 02:43 PM

Well we'll plan it later... But I can come out a few days before... as long as you know you'll be putting up with me that much more. LOL
You get out of hand and doors will mysteriously lock when you step outside...