I just put these on my Monster today and love them! They made much more of a difference then I thought they would. Feel and look great!

I'm getting my MZS shorty levers today and this video is perfect. They should use this on their site as an installation guide

Did my install today on my 18 MT 09 on same setup was a snap just like your video and I didn't need the washer eighter and didn't need to make any Cable ajustmen appreciate you ! And looks bitchen

Got same fz09 u do. Great video. Putting on new ones tonight

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍, thanks for watching!

Good vid bro. I'm subscribing and waiting for more. 😎 have a good one 🤙🤙🤙

thank you for this video. I just did this mod on my 2015 Yamaha FJ-09. Same brand too!

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Perfect thank you for your video

Excellent video thank u

just newly subs here, nice that im watching back your vids .. just what I'm expecting, very detailed vids.. more powet on your channel..

Thanks for the video🤛🏽👍🏽

Awesome, thanks

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aftermarket steel braided brake hose would be great

Ace Ventura delivered that package FR

I'm pretty much a newb when it comes to bike maintenance, so can you tell me what 'grease' you used? Thanks!

@MotoSouth

6 жыл бұрын

Maxima is what I use. One jar will last you years and serve multiple uses.....amzn.to/2Ic8iiO

@arnel8986

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you ....very helpful!

I know this is old video but how did these levers end up holding up? I just purchased the lasted version that’s more angular as opposed to the rounder ones

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

Still looks like new! No reason to spend more 👍

Great content! I just bought these same levers, but ran into a problem with the brake lever. It seems the well that the plunger goes into is too shallow on the lever I received. During testing, the front brakes were locking up and upon further inspection, I realized the aftermarket lever was pushing the plunger in significantly more than the stock lever. Did you happen to run into this problem? Thanks for the videos!

@MotoSouth

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Salinardi no problems at all with mine. I would double check to be sure you have the correct ones for your bike. Ride safe

@robthesamplist

5 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem, read horror stories about the front wheel locking up if its rubbing like that. Not sure what to do, haven't read about it but I'm considering drilling out the hole a bit more for the plunger to sit in without it pressing. If not I'm just gonna go back to stock, its not worth risking your life for some shiny levers.

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

You definitely don't want to operate the bike if the brake isn't releasing fully. Double check that you have the correct lever and be sure that the plunger is in the proper position. Also adjust the lever into the furthest position from the grip and see if that changes anything. I've been enjoying mine for months now without issue. I'm starting to wonder if they might be some that were mislabeled and you might have gotten the wrong levers?

@robthesamplist

5 жыл бұрын

No I'm not using the bike I haven't had the time only just installed them, id never risk going out with them rubbing slightly like they are. They are only just very slightly rubbing it must be about 1mm or 0.5mm wrong. I double checked the levers are for the bike and have played very briefly with the adjustment to no avail. When I get time ill fix them properly but if I'm not 100% sure its disengaging fully then the stioks are going back on. Ive seen a vid with a dude who obviously didn't check if they were rubbing and he got full lock up with msv levers. Must check that they don't rub. Ive seen another vid about you must bleed them slightly to avoid this, maybe ill try that when I get the time just been so busy lately.

@michaelsalinardi3375

5 жыл бұрын

@@robthesamplist Here's how i resolved the problem. Ended up emailing MZS through Amazon and explained what was going on. Next day or so they emailed me back saying I must have been shipped FJ-09 levers instead of FZ-09 levers. There is a difference in the depth of the plunger well. FJ's are slightly more shallow. They apologized and sent me the correct parts free of charge. Got the new parts in a couple days, installed them on the bike and haven't had a rubbing or lockup problem since. Hope this helps.

No issues with the brakes locking up? I see a lot of complaints about it on these cheap levers and videos here on youtube of people crashing and I'm still trying to figure out if it's from the levers themselves malfunctioning or improper installation. But from the looks of your video, they are so simple to install that I don't see how the installation can be botched. Thoughts?

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

There are bikes that use a more complex lever. The FZ/MT series is not like that. These levers operate no differently than the ones that came on the bike. As long as you install them properly they are 100% safe.

Nice bike! How's the levers holding up? Any fading issue etc. Want to get one for my R1. Thanks

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

They have bee flawless so far. I definitely recommend them.

Are those levers good quality? Looking to replace those dang stock ones. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

I've got about 3,000 miles on them with no issues. Plus they look much better than stock

@stevenchrist4375

3 жыл бұрын

They look better than stock and are a little shorter but have a cheap feel

@volvopall4462

3 жыл бұрын

Its better to pay extra for good levers like crg spectrum or crg rc2, i just ordered Crg rc2 for my mt09 sp

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Mine have been perfect for almost 4 years now.

So how have they been holding up? Do you still recommend them?

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Look and perform like new still

Hey man, I've had these on my 06 cbr600rr for about 9,000 miles now and I've had absolutely no problem with them! But it looks like you have had them for a bit longer; what are your thoughts? I bought my bike with these levers already installed, and lately I've been hearing about people's front brakes locking up because of these levers. I've also read some people say it's because they were installed wrong. What are your thoughts on this?

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

For this bike, they are great. If you ride something like an R1 which uses a more complex lever, I would probably go with ASV or something like that. The most important thing is making sure you are receiving the correct levers for your bike. I’ve heard of a few people receiving the wrong ones and tried to install them not realizing it. That will obviously cause issues. They were flawless on my FZ

@unique-daann6098

Жыл бұрын

It’s a manufacturing issue. You have to grind down where the piston for the brake goes and it should go away. I just installed them today. Going to ride here soon and see how they are

hi, may i know what the purpose applying the waterproof grease and also the blue loctite?

@MotoSouth

6 жыл бұрын

The grease is because it's a friction point, it keeps it operating smoothly. The blue loctite is just a security measure to keep the hardware from loosening up.

@maplejv

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering 😊

@caligiant209

6 жыл бұрын

Can you use any waterproof grease

@MotoSouth

6 жыл бұрын

Should be fine. Just keep an eye on it. Some types tend to get sticky and may require reapplying more often.

After riding bike around for a while do you still like them levers?

@MotoSouth

6 жыл бұрын

Carlos Medina absolutely. I've put a fee hundred miles on them so far with no issues. Definitely worth the money.

@carlosmedina9197

6 жыл бұрын

MotoSouth thank you I can’t wait to put them on

@Rapt0r88

6 жыл бұрын

After watching ur install i bought them and installed using your video and took maybe 15 minutes. Thanks for great find and easy install! I totally agree with the loose part at the end and i tightened it but didnt change much so i just left it.

I got my V-trec levers from Germany today, Unfortunately the clutch lever didn't work. It's massive tension on the cable even when it's loosen all the way. With stock lever when I loosen the cable all they way to bottom I got a freeplay of 2cm so i can adjust to 3mm later after refit but when installing v-trec lever it's super thight and have no freeplay what so ever so something must be wrong. do I need to adjust down at the clutch? Bike is brand new

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with V-trec. I would first confirm that you were sent the correct levers for your bike. Also keep in mind that you have adjustment at the clutch arm as well. Just make sure the clutch is fully engaged and disengaged as it should when pulling and releasing the lever. You definitely need the required free play as well or you will burn up the clutch pads. A service manual will give you the specs

@mrconta

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth thanks for fast reply. I reach out to them and they confirm that it's for yamaha Mt10. When I check at the clutch arm the locking screw are about half way so I think definitely have margins for adjusting there. But it's so strange, why are the stock lever very loss when I remove it and super thight when installing v-trec. V-trec should be same slack like stock until I tension the cable up.

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely seems like it’s not the correct lever.

@mrconta

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth yeah think so too. I think I will do a refund and buy something else.

Everything is so much easier without gloves lol why u keep taking them off and on?

@ryswe

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@voyteq1

4 жыл бұрын

Because those gloves aren't for that job. I'm using thin silicone gloves which are a whole way better. 😉👍

There's soooooo much hate towards these levers for no reason! I've been using the same levers for a LONG time on my mt09 with no issues. Most people are installing them improperly.

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

I have seen a couple of issues where people have ordered the wrong ones and try to install them. They are great levers for this bike.

Hi MotoSouth, May i ask what is the purpose of changing to shorty levers?

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

For me it's mostly asthetics but they do have a better feel and easier clutch pull VS the stock levers. Ride safe

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

Oh.. And they are also easy to adjust to your liking as far as distance from the grip.

@mh5414

5 жыл бұрын

the real reason is because it's much easier to hold the bar with good grip and be still able to operate the brakes and clutch it's more for stunts and wheelies that way you can use a finger or 2 to brake and control the clutch

Great job BUT FUCK THAT BACKGROUND MUSIC!

"What I like to do when I'm dealing with something like controls, is give it a dab of blue loctite - phlblphlpllbhlh!" (squirts blue loctite all over nut and gloves)

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Happens every time 😂

@BadDriverrr

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth 🤣😅

Just bought a pair. Negative reviews are from people the incorrectly installed them. Human error. Even expensive levers will fail if not installed correctly.

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

They were absolutely flawless on my FZ

many people are on doubt with these cheap lever..but the reason is that OEM levers are even cheaper!!!

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the bike you are buying them for. On the FZ/MT 09 or 07 these levers work as well as many that cost 5 times as much. On something like an R1 that uses a more complex mechanism I would go with something like ASV

Hi, u have a wonderful bike, pls put better levers like R & G levers. U are taking a lot of risk, take care,

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

Taking risks how?

@kanand00

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth The quality of levers , there will be lot of play , while using them. If u ride @ high speeds. God forbid , it get"s locked. U have fantastic Engineers in USA , who make high quality levers. Am fr Madras ( India ). Bought cheap levers on EBay , Chinese, almost got into trouble on my Yamaha R3. God bless Take

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

No worries with these my friend. They are fantastic at any speed ;)

@kanand00

5 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth nice.

@audis4ni99a

4 жыл бұрын

@@kanand00 its all about qc... the bay shizzles could be good, if your lucky. I had these on my red mt090, before it was stolen, and the only thing I had a bit of an issue with was that the clutch lever didn't seem to be adjusted properly, actually the settings were so way far off from stock idk if it was ever really "right" or not. there should be enough free play on the cable that you could fit a penny in between the lever and perch when you begin to pull the lever in and put tension on the cable, after I got these, it ever seemed to have that free play... though I wouldn't say my clutch ever slipped though... you get what you pay for

many acciddents with these levers

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

If you use the correct levers for your bike and install them correctly they are every bit as reliable as the ones that came with the motorcycle. I trust them 100%

@submissions72

4 жыл бұрын

Me too iha e the same levers as moto mine are 100% safe and legit, notm issues whatsoever. Make sure you install them properly.

Overall a good vid, but ditch those stupid gloves!!!

that background music is fucking dreadful bro

@MotoSouth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 😜

These levers are really bad. Better swap them ASAP with some quality ones. Of course if u haven’t done so already and u still have the bike. Actually STG did a very good review on these levers, check it out.

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

No different than the expensive name brand models except for the price 👍

@MotoSouth

4 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind that the ones STG compared are for a bike that uses a barrel style mechanism for contact with the brake plunger. The FZ/MT 09 use just a simple hole in the lever to contact the plunger. This uses no mechanical parts and is nothing different than the more expensive ones for this bike. If you need them for an R1 then you may have a point, but absolutely no reason to spend more in this case.

These levers are trash.

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone is entitled to an opinion but they have been perfect. No issues and holding up great for me.

@bullinapeamurica5940

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth eh there are plenty of videos where the little bushing in the brake lever locks people's brakes up resulting in crashes I personally installed these levers on my r1 and it changed the friction zone drastically if I let off a bit it'd engage the clutch not even a mm away from the handlebar I wouldn't put my life in the hands of a low quality cheap Chinese lever.

@MotoSouth

3 жыл бұрын

The R1 uses a more complex mechanism on the lever. On the FZ/MT series, these levers are very simple and work exactly like the ones that came on the bike. Supersport bikes like R1/R6/ZX10RR/ZX6…. I would stay factory or a reputable name brand.

@bullinapeamurica5940

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoSouth Ahhh yes I didn't even take that into account, so for bikes with simple levers I do agree these are good and work but still the cheapness scares me, this is coming from a guy who bought 2 inch raised CNC clip ons for around 50 dollars for my r6 lol. also I had the same brand levers on my r6 and they worked fine, on the r1 not so much