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I have a 2016 Icon. Recently got a set of the ASV C5 levers. Brake install went quickly, but the nut was stripped on the clutch side so I had to take it to the shop (Munroe Motors in SF) to grind it off and do the install. I had done a fair amount of research and seen plenty of other owners saying they were a great upgrade.
There was one mechanic at the shop, however, who strongly cautioned me against putting it on (the other mechanic I had been working with didn't mention it in the 2 conversations we had). This other guy claimed that the angle of clutch engagement on the ASV lever was much different from OEM, and that because of it, the clutch would wear down quickly and require an otherwise avoidable replacement. I tried to argue that if I left it adjusted all the way out it wouldn't make a difference, but he still insisted it was a bad idea. I thought it was weird the other mechanic didn't mention it at all when this guy was so ardently against it. maybe he just wanted my money thought I was a dumb woman, who knows!
tl;dr: mechanic told me the ASV clutch lever will screw my bike up. I hadn't heard this anywhere else—including from the other mechanic I was working with. anyone have any experience with this?
There was one mechanic at the shop, however, who strongly cautioned me against putting it on (the other mechanic I had been working with didn't mention it in the 2 conversations we had). This other guy claimed that the angle of clutch engagement on the ASV lever was much different from OEM, and that because of it, the clutch would wear down quickly and require an otherwise avoidable replacement. I tried to argue that if I left it adjusted all the way out it wouldn't make a difference, but he still insisted it was a bad idea. I thought it was weird the other mechanic didn't mention it at all when this guy was so ardently against it. maybe he just wanted my money thought I was a dumb woman, who knows!
tl;dr: mechanic told me the ASV clutch lever will screw my bike up. I hadn't heard this anywhere else—including from the other mechanic I was working with. anyone have any experience with this?