Re: Aftermarket brake and clutch leavers
For me, it's all about where I want to invest my dollars.
I needed new levers 'cause the stock ones couldn't adjust to where I wanted them. I bought the cheap ones, and yeah, I had to fiddle with them a bit, but I like to fiddle. (Queue some banjo music)
They do exactly what they're supposed to do, adjust where I'm happy, and look good too!
The dollars I saved go to my suspension upgrade fund, and I'm not going to skimp there. (Hello Soltec)
All that being said, the stock levers are still on the bike, only they ride in my toolkit. Don't tell me I'm the only one that carries spare levers at all times.
The chance of breaking a lever in a tip-over or a dirt nap is pretty good, especially with the stock hand guards. I've broken a few over the years.
Given the fact the you may be miles from a paved road, a working clutch lever is essential. OK, maybe not essential, but it does help a lot.
And yes, I own a KLR.