In this video, I give you a detailed comparison between Lucky Speed Shop and 1fngr shorty levers for Harley Softails. Which shorty levers are you using and how are they working out? Leave a comment and let me know. Here are links to the first two videos in the shorty lever series: Lucky Speed Shop Shorty Levers • Unboxing & Installation ua-cam.com/video/FWbsgFrtX4s/v-deo.html Lucky Speed Shop Shorty Levers • Full Review ua-cam.com/video/Fo3Oc0iawLs/v-deo.html
I’m having the same issue with the 1 finger lever Tried different adjustments with both the clutch and clutch cable. Started with the recommended 1/2 turn back on the clutch, also tried 1/4 turn back With the clutch cable started with 1/8” free play also tried 1/16”and even zero free play still couldn’t get full clutch disengagement. Measured clutch disengagement as recommended by Baker transmissions and definitely not enough disengagement Bike was shifting smooth as butter and no issues prior to installing the 1 finger clutch lever. Definitely a design flaw Mounted lever on Dyna. Dealing with this as I’m writing this so haven’t contacted them yet but you are not alone. Good video
Hey Kash - welcome to the elite club with that disengagement problem :) Thanks for the feedback! Did you end up going with different levers? If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
@@RonsWorkshop I went back to stock levers but I recently put jd customs hand guards on and my big ole stock brake lever dings them every time I let go of the lever. Need to get some shorty's but I was worried about running into the same problem with the onefngrs.
Ahhh man, I'm glad I watched this...the reason I'm looking for different levers that aren't as ridiculously hard to pull as the factory ones on my '21 street bob. I need something that works easier for my old fuc*ed up hands ;)
Hey Pirate LZ - I’m glad it was helpful! Let me know what you end up. I really wanted the 1fngr levers to work out but it just wouldn’t disengage the clutch for me. I just made a set of my own shorty levers (but they’re not easy to pull !): ua-cam.com/video/CdhHAy-xnAc/v-deo.html If you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I added PSR adjustable shorty levers to my Sportster and will be doing same with my 20 Softtail. Had an issue with the PSR brake perch nit fitting correctly on the brake light switching and brake light stayed on. PSR went above and beyond to get me a replacement and no issues. They’re two finger levers and fully adjustable which is-great!
What year is your sportster ? I'm thinking about going with them on My 07 but I'm worried about fitment. I've already tried one brand that didn't fit. So I'm mostly looking for the best fitting levers. I love the look of the PSR
Club style rida HD 2021 Sportster, but they have other years. Not too sure for an 07 but never hurts to check. Great customer service so if you call you’ll get a quick answer.
Hey Jake - glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I just installed the 1FNGR on my 2020 low rider s and ran in to the same issue with not disengaging. I emailed them and am sure they will take care of me but now seeing this I expect there will be no resolution besides getting my money refunded. Too bad really as the levers are very nice looking, feel good, and have solid build quality. Thanks for the video as good confirmation I am not going crazy; I checked primary adjustment too.....Cheers
Hey LionMan - that sucks! Unfortunately both of us are in that “exclusive” club. Let me know what you end up with. I’ve been eyeballing the Speed King shorty levers too. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
@@RonsWorkshop 1FNGR and Get Lowered Cycle provided fantastic customer service and did not jerk me around about this issue. For those of you who may stumble upon this, I would fully recommend the 1FNGR as the product is built very well and looks great. It truly does appear that this lever travel issue is very rare. I am receiving a full refund and will be trying out the Elite Moto levers, hope they work! Cheers
I have only ever heard of that issue on the softails oddly enough. I run the 1FNGR on my Sportster and they are incredible, and everyone else that I have heard run them loves them. Then there is the very odd story about a softail not fully engaging/disengaging. I know they recently updated a lot of their stuff, so I wonder if this issue was figured out?
Hey Michael R - Using biker logic that means it’s time for a new scoot! Just kidding - I get it. But it’s always great to dream! Thanks for watching and commenting :) If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I’m just seeing your video now since I’m researching this issue. Got the elite moto tech clutch lever and perch and have been having the issue of clutch disengagement as well. If I back the adjuster screw out on the basket any more than 1/8 of a turn the clutch won’t disengage. Interesting you had the same issue with the 1 finger.
I just tried to put in 1 finger levers for my 23 lowrider st and the clutch lever fit amazing no Problems….the brake lever on the other hand feels way to thin and small and there’s a ton of play it won’t even work or catch on anything I have no clue what’s going on…weird it was supposed to be good for 2015 and up soft tail so idk
Hey Paul - thanks for the kind words! 1fngr was really good about working with me, and the issue I had seems to be uncommon. I think I've seen one other viewer comment where they had the same issue. Might be worth a call to them...
This dude videos are always bad ass, but it kind of creeped me out with the red and blue light in the background in the badge on his shirt. Just kind of makes my skin crawl and reminds me of a cop.
Man that stinks! What levers did you end up with? I just made a set of my own - here's a link to the video with the fabrication details: ua-cam.com/video/CdhHAy-xnAc/v-deo.html And here's a link to video about the coating and my assessment of the levers: ua-cam.com/video/2mUqy6Kq4y4/v-deo.html
Yes! I think I’ll do the same thing to see how it goes. I’m not going to powder coat or paint - I have something else I mind :) Let me know how it goes if you do it.
I had the same issue with elite Moto tech. Could not get full disengagement out of it no matter what we tried. Ended up getting shortys from speed kings
I have the vf one finger lever. And I’m having a problem with it adjusting out with my bike they sent me this little spacer that goes in the perch in with it in and the auto cable pulled together I have hardly any Free Play which at that point I should have all free play with the spring pulled up and with that spacer in the perch when I pull the tab on the auto adjust it doesn’t go back down and I can’t even pull it down to latch it. like I can feel it against the clutch ,with that spacer out it had way too much free play and barely grabbed the clutch. But the auto spring would work with the spacer out, but free play was way off. Ironically with the spacer in and the cable is pulled together right now which should have total free play. like that it feels like a perfectly working clutch but I know that spring needs to be down…..
Hey TMF - yeah that’s an odd situation. But, if the spring is fully compressed with that spacer installed, and the clutch works properly, that may be just fine. Normally with the plastic clip snapped in there’s no movement in that mechanism, effectively locking it off. But it sounds like you may not be able to get the red clip in with that spacer installed?
@@RonsWorkshop spacer installed the red clip goes in just fine it’s actually in with the spring fully compressed I just know normally from factory set up you keep it decompressed. I was thinking the same thing by running it like that since it has correct FreePlay and clutch travel and the clip is locked…
@@tmf404 Yeah, but as long as everything goes back together I think you'll be fine. I'd just do a few neighborhood rides before venturing out on the highway.
Hey Jake - I definitely recommend that. Mine are harder to pull than stock because of the reduced leverage but they still pull smoothly. Let me know how they feel after you grease them up.
Hey Chris - I don’t remember getting a spacer with mine, but they were actively developing prototypes and trying different things. That would be great if the spacer addresses the issue!
Hey Mon - I know there are adjustable levers out there, which could be an option for you. 1fngr levers could also be an option, but I suspect adjustable levers are worth checking into. Let me know what you end up with!
@georgehakeem let me know which one you go with and how you like it. To add another one to the mix - Speed Kings make a nice OEM set as well. I have a set of theirs that I plan to try out soon. I also made a set of my own - “super shorties” so DIY is an option too: ua-cam.com/video/2mUqy6Kq4y4/v-deo.html
@@RonsWorkshop I have used them and thoroughly used it (on my dyna and road king) never had an issue compared to 1fngr. the sweep on the blade is deeper on the EMTech but perch is at a similar angle so it retains “stock” placement but still an easier pull unlike the 1fngr’s blade which seems to be out further than stock
This doesn't work on the 2021 road glide. Clutch doesn't fully disengage no matter how it's adjusted. They ghosted me when I asked to return it. Don't waste your money
I've never heard of 1FNGR just ghosting somebody. Infact, I have heard of them going above above beyond in situations where it doesn't work. They even sent me a new lever free of charge after I was ran over and my lever was damaged. Did you purchase it through 1FNGR or was it a 3rd party that ghosted you? I can't see 1FNGR just ignoring a customer, but then again stranger things have happened.
In this video, I give you a detailed comparison between Lucky Speed Shop and 1fngr shorty levers for Harley Softails. Which shorty levers are you using and how are they working out? Leave a comment and let me know. Here are links to the first two videos in the shorty lever series:
Lucky Speed Shop Shorty Levers • Unboxing & Installation
ua-cam.com/video/FWbsgFrtX4s/v-deo.html
Lucky Speed Shop Shorty Levers • Full Review
ua-cam.com/video/Fo3Oc0iawLs/v-deo.html
I just got the lucky speed shop trigger levers on black friday $45 off MSRP. Got the gloss black powder coated color.
@@adminadmin9997 N I C E !!!!! I really like the trigger levers too :) Send me pics on Instagram once you get them installed @RonsWorkshop
I just got some shorty levers. Took a little while to get my hand strength up so I could use them. Sure do look cool. Worth the effort.
I’m having the same issue with the 1 finger lever
Tried different adjustments with both the clutch and clutch cable. Started with the recommended 1/2 turn back on the clutch, also tried 1/4 turn back
With the clutch cable started with 1/8” free play also tried 1/16”and even zero free play still couldn’t get full clutch disengagement. Measured clutch disengagement as recommended by Baker transmissions and definitely not enough disengagement
Bike was shifting smooth as butter and no issues prior to installing the 1 finger clutch lever. Definitely a design flaw
Mounted lever on Dyna.
Dealing with this as I’m writing this so haven’t contacted them yet but you are not alone.
Good video
Thanks for sharing that info - I hope you get it resolved quickly. And thanks for the kind words!
Glad you like the levers brotha 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I love em!
I couldn't get proper clutch disengagement with my one finger setup either. Great video by the way, very well made!
Hey Kash - welcome to the elite club with that disengagement problem :) Thanks for the feedback! Did you end up going with different levers?
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
@@RonsWorkshop I went back to stock levers but I recently put jd customs hand guards on and my big ole stock brake lever dings them every time I let go of the lever. Need to get some shorty's but I was worried about running into the same problem with the onefngrs.
No issues with Lucky Speed Shop. I haven’t tried Speed Kings but theirs look good too.
Ahhh man, I'm glad I watched this...the reason I'm looking for different levers that aren't as ridiculously hard to pull as the factory ones on my '21 street bob. I need something that works easier for my old fuc*ed up hands ;)
Hey Pirate LZ - I’m glad it was helpful! Let me know what you end up. I really wanted the 1fngr levers to work out but it just wouldn’t disengage the clutch for me. I just made a set of my own shorty levers (but they’re not easy to pull !):
ua-cam.com/video/CdhHAy-xnAc/v-deo.html
If you want a sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
Great video Ron thankyou for putting this Out There .
Hey Brett - I appreciate the kind words! I'm glad it was helpful.
I added PSR adjustable shorty levers to my Sportster and will be doing same with my 20 Softtail. Had an issue with the PSR brake perch nit fitting correctly on the brake light switching and brake light stayed on. PSR went above and beyond to get me a replacement and no issues. They’re two finger levers and fully adjustable which is-great!
Hey Dale - thanks for sharing that info on the PSR levers!
What year is your sportster ? I'm thinking about going with them on My 07 but I'm worried about fitment. I've already tried one brand that didn't fit. So I'm mostly looking for the best fitting levers. I love the look of the PSR
Club style rida HD 2021 Sportster, but they have other years. Not too sure for an 07 but never hurts to check. Great customer service so if you call you’ll get a quick answer.
Also my friend all of our Levers at LSS are actually a powder coat 🤘🏻
Ok cool - I thought they might be but wasn’t sure. I’ll add a note to the video description. Let me know if you want a channel sticker :)
Awesome video mate! Thank you for your great explanation on the topic! 👌🏼
Hey Jake - glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I just installed the 1FNGR on my 2020 low rider s and ran in to the same issue with not disengaging. I emailed them and am sure they will take care of me but now seeing this I expect there will be no resolution besides getting my money refunded. Too bad really as the levers are very nice looking, feel good, and have solid build quality. Thanks for the video as good confirmation I am not going crazy; I checked primary adjustment too.....Cheers
Hey LionMan - that sucks! Unfortunately both of us are in that “exclusive” club. Let me know what you end up with. I’ve been eyeballing the Speed King shorty levers too.
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Telegram or Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
@@RonsWorkshop 1FNGR and Get Lowered Cycle provided fantastic customer service and did not jerk me around about this issue. For those of you who may stumble upon this, I would fully recommend the 1FNGR as the product is built very well and looks great. It truly does appear that this lever travel issue is very rare. I am receiving a full refund and will be trying out the Elite Moto levers, hope they work! Cheers
@@lionman6110 That's great news and I am not surprised based on how well 1fngr treated me. Let me know how the Elite Moto levers go!
I have only ever heard of that issue on the softails oddly enough. I run the 1FNGR on my Sportster and they are incredible, and everyone else that I have heard run them loves them. Then there is the very odd story about a softail not fully engaging/disengaging. I know they recently updated a lot of their stuff, so I wonder if this issue was figured out?
I might need to check with them!
Cool series on the levers. Would love some myself, but my bike's too old. C'est la vie.
Hey Michael R - Using biker logic that means it’s time for a new scoot! Just kidding - I get it. But it’s always great to dream! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
If you want a channel sticker send me a DM on Instagram with the mailing info @RonsWorkshop
I’m just seeing your video now since I’m researching this issue. Got the elite moto tech clutch lever and perch and have been having the issue of clutch disengagement as well. If I back the adjuster screw out on the basket any more than 1/8 of a turn the clutch won’t disengage. Interesting you had the same issue with the 1 finger.
Hey Dan - thanks for sharing that info. I finally just had to switch to a different lever. Let me know if you get it sorted out.
I just tried to put in 1 finger levers for my 23 lowrider st and the clutch lever fit amazing no
Problems….the brake lever on the other hand feels way to thin and small and there’s a ton of play it won’t even work or catch on anything I have no clue what’s going on…weird it was supposed to be good for 2015 and up soft tail so idk
Thanks for sharing that info - glad the clutch lever worked out. Let me know how you get the brake lever sorted out.
Great review as always. Bummer as I was about to pull trigger on 1finger levers on my 20 m8 low rider s. Now I get to think twice. 🤔
Hey Paul - thanks for the kind words! 1fngr was really good about working with me, and the issue I had seems to be uncommon. I think I've seen one other viewer comment where they had the same issue. Might be worth a call to them...
This dude videos are always bad ass, but it kind of creeped me out with the red and blue light in the background in the badge on his shirt. Just kind of makes my skin crawl and reminds me of a cop.
Good point! Maybe not the best color choice on those earlier videos 🤣
Have that problem too just found out when my lever prematurely snapped my cable!
Man that stinks! What levers did you end up with? I just made a set of my own - here's a link to the video with the fabrication details: ua-cam.com/video/CdhHAy-xnAc/v-deo.html And here's a link to video about the coating and my assessment of the levers: ua-cam.com/video/2mUqy6Kq4y4/v-deo.html
I’m thinking about cutting and powder coating my stock ones. :)
Yes! I think I’ll do the same thing to see how it goes. I’m not going to powder coat or paint - I have something else I mind :)
Let me know how it goes if you do it.
I had the same issue with elite Moto tech. Could not get full disengagement out of it no matter what we tried. Ended up getting shortys from speed kings
Hey Corey - thanks for that info. How do you like the speed king shorties? I’ve been eyeballing those too :)
And what color did you go with?
Was that on a Softail by any chance? That seems to be the models that Elite and 1FNGR have issues with from what I have seen.
I just ordered mine. Let you know when I get them. I ordered the shorty with the turkey spur.
Excellent!
I have the vf one finger lever. And I’m having a problem with it adjusting out with my bike they sent me this little spacer that goes in the perch in with it in and the auto cable pulled together I have hardly any Free Play which at that point I should have all free play with the spring pulled up and with that spacer in the perch when I pull the tab on the auto adjust it doesn’t go back down and I can’t even pull it down to latch it. like I can feel it against the clutch ,with that spacer out it had way too much free play and barely grabbed the clutch. But the auto spring would work with the spacer out, but free play was way off. Ironically with the spacer in and the cable is pulled together right now which should have total free play. like that it feels like a perfectly working clutch but I know that spring needs to be down…..
Hey TMF - yeah that’s an odd situation. But, if the spring is fully compressed with that spacer installed, and the clutch works properly, that may be just fine. Normally with the plastic clip snapped in there’s no movement in that mechanism, effectively locking it off. But it sounds like you may not be able to get the red clip in with that spacer installed?
@@RonsWorkshop spacer installed the red clip goes in just fine it’s actually in with the spring fully compressed I just know normally from factory set up you keep it decompressed. I was thinking the same thing by running it like that since it has correct FreePlay and clutch travel and the clip is locked…
@@tmf404 Yeah, but as long as everything goes back together I think you'll be fine. I'd just do a few neighborhood rides before venturing out on the highway.
Still loving them? Have the 6blocc in the cart, just need to hit buy. 2020 streetbob. Just deciding matte or glossy
Yep! I’d like them to be a little shorter but overall they’re great 👍🏼
I have the LSS shorty's and I feel like they pull way harder than stock even. Would a little more grease on the bushing make the pull a little easier?
Hey Jake - I definitely recommend that. Mine are harder to pull than stock because of the reduced leverage but they still pull smoothly. Let me know how they feel after you grease them up.
Did your 1Fngr clutch lever come with a spacer? Looks like they may have added that for those with too much slack.
Hey Chris - I don’t remember getting a spacer with mine, but they were actively developing prototypes and trying different things. That would be great if the spacer addresses the issue!
what would you recommend for people with small hands?
Hey Mon - I know there are adjustable levers out there, which could be an option for you. 1fngr levers could also be an option, but I suspect adjustable levers are worth checking into. Let me know what you end up with!
So the lucky speed shop is it an oem lever just modified
Hey George - yes, that’s my understanding.
@@RonsWorkshop I’m on the fence between elite and lucky
@georgehakeem let me know which one you go with and how you like it. To add another one to the mix - Speed Kings make a nice OEM set as well. I have a set of theirs that I plan to try out soon. I also made a set of my own - “super shorties” so DIY is an option too: ua-cam.com/video/2mUqy6Kq4y4/v-deo.html
What kinda grips are those that you have? They look nice.
Hey Tyler - they’re Avon air cushion grips and I really like them. Let me know what you end up with!
Is there play in your LSS clutch lever? I have about an 1/8th inch of play i cant seem to get out
Hey Keith - no, I don’t seem to have any play. Is it excessive free-play related to the clutch cable, or is it slop in the perch / pivot pin?
@RonsWorkshop excessive play with the cable there's about an 1/8th inch of movement before you can feel the lever starting to pull on the cable
@keith0716999 try adjusting the free-play: ua-cam.com/video/NhLhDhKlba8/v-deo.html
Have you looked into elite mototech levers?
Hey Dakoda - I’ve heard of them but not done anything with them. Have you used them?
@@RonsWorkshop I have used them and thoroughly used it (on my dyna and road king) never had an issue compared to 1fngr. the sweep on the blade is deeper on the EMTech but perch is at a similar angle so it retains “stock” placement but still an easier pull unlike the 1fngr’s blade which seems to be out further than stock
@dakodamorgan2681 thanks for sharing that info!
This doesn't work on the 2021 road glide. Clutch doesn't fully disengage no matter how it's adjusted. They ghosted me when I asked to return it. Don't waste your money
Hey cheeseburgerjohnson - is the 1fngr lever that didn’t work? That’s the problem I had.
I've never heard of 1FNGR just ghosting somebody. Infact, I have heard of them going above above beyond in situations where it doesn't work. They even sent me a new lever free of charge after I was ran over and my lever was damaged. Did you purchase it through 1FNGR or was it a 3rd party that ghosted you? I can't see 1FNGR just ignoring a customer, but then again stranger things have happened.
Yeah, they totally took care of me when I had that issue. Bummed the levered didn’t work out.