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rodrocket
 Post subject: 2 Levers Better than 1
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 2:26 pm 
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Ordered a new steering lever for my PA12 and have replaced the knob type.
It's brilliant to have identical steering lever on both sides. So much better control.
Best $20 I have spent on the PA yet :D
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Elgeebee
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:28 pm 
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Great tip...I plan on doing the same with mine when I get it...

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SteveLIBS
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 3:38 pm 
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That was one of the 1st things I did as well and I would have to agree. I added knobs to both as well. The steer-ability (if that's a word) just "feels" so much better and is so much more convenient.
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Ring King
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 5:07 pm 
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Being able to steer with either hand is one of the few things that I like more about the 2013 than my 2012! Ill be purchasing a new PA14 shortly and will then have both options!!
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Powbass
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 6:17 pm 
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There's got to be more than just adding another steering lever to have dual controls. I didn't see any steering lines on the right side. having two levers would be nice.
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Baja_Traveler
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 7:23 pm 
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No more than unscrewing the knob and replacing it with a lever! I put on a second lever before my PA ever hit the water. They really should come from the factory that way.
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basskicker
PostPosted: Tue May 14, 2013 9:49 pm 
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Is the new handle all that's needed. Haven't done anything with the knob on the right side. I assume you just remove it and put the handle in it's place. Sounds like a good idea.

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rodrocket
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2013 12:28 am 
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basskicker wrote:
Is the new handle all that's needed. Haven't done anything with the knob on the right side. I assume you just remove it and put the handle in it's place. Sounds like a good idea.


You got it :D
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rodrocket
PostPosted: Wed May 15, 2013 12:31 am 
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Powbass wrote:
There's got to be more than just adding another steering lever to have dual controls. I didn't see any steering lines on the right side. having two levers would be nice.

You're right if it's an older model PA's that only has single steering control.
PA 12's and later model 14's have dual steering.
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Capt Gary
PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:42 am 
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Have my additional handle ordered already for my new PA14.

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BigRedObsession
PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:58 am 
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Is it easy to replace?
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basskicker
PostPosted: Tue May 28, 2013 3:35 pm 
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If you have a new model with "dual steering capability" it's a piece of cake. Take the knob off the right hand side, put on the steering handle and take off. Just got off the water for the first time after installing the second handle, really like having it available. Makes a big difference to me. Knobs may be next. :?:

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BigRedObsession
PostPosted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:38 pm 
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What kind of knobs can be installed on the handles?
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basskicker
PostPosted: Fri May 31, 2013 7:11 am 
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They make a knob that can be screwed into the end/top of the handle. Just ordered two of them from Austin canoe and kayak.

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