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Old 12-17-2015, 07:46 PM
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Hello, last year I traded my 2012 Limited for a 2015 Limited and something I was hoping I would get used to or would "go away" is the effort needed to pull in and modulate the clutch lever. Found the cable actuated much easier. The hydraulic clutch lever is "springy" the whole way and once last year in stop and go traffic I even started getting a blister on my hand. I do a lot of riding so this is not from lack of use or practise. I know there is nothing that can be done to adjust the clutch but am curious if others are having the same experience.
 
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Old 12-17-2015, 07:59 PM
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Yep,my 09 clutch was easier.I quess it's something we have to live with.I have a 2015 limited also.
 
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I have a 2015 Ultra Low and I believe the levers are shaped different for smaller hands. They help, but in heavy traffic I cramp up too.
 
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i think we all do. '14 ultra classic and i gets cramps in stop and go also, and i have big strong hands.
 
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Get them tennis ***** out boys lol
 
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I believe I found a solution.....


 
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my clutch pull is as easy as any bike I have owned. Something is wrong with yours IMO. Troll alert.
 
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I try to get as much wrist exercise as I can.
 
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Thanks for the replies. Sure I might not be the strongest guy on my street but for me there is a difference. I keep meaning to try other clutch levers when I'm at the dealer but always get side-tracked and forget.
 
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I wasn't trying to be facetious.... Some people just don't have grip strength. Especially using their non dominant hand. Use those hand grippers for a few months and work your way up the resistance and that clutch pull won't be a problem anymore.
 


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