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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 08:05 AM
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I just put the Oberon adjustable levers on my FLHCS and thought I'd share some info. The closest position, 1, doesn't quite have enough travel for the clutch, but position 2 starts to engage the clutch about 1/4" away from the grip. I have the brake lever at 2 also. I have the smallest diameter grips HD makes, but measured to the center of the bar for you.

I can feather the clutch a lot better now, the stock Harley levers sat at the pads of my fingertips and especially after riding the twisties for a few hours sometimes I would pop the clutch because my finger tips just couldn't hold it.

Stock levers are chrome, Oberon's are black and pictures are at position 1.



 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 08:58 AM
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Thanks for that. I was wondering if it was just me that found the Heritage brake and clutch levers right at the ends of my fingertips. Never had this problem before with Harley's, I was beginning to think my hands must be shrinking.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 09:11 AM
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Good post. Looks like a blessing for those of us with smaller hands, thought I'd be concerned with the clutch engaging already at a 1/4" off the grip.
 
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Originally Posted by AJ88V
Good post. Looks like a blessing for those of us with smaller hands, thought I'd be concerned with the clutch engaging already at a 1/4" off the grip.
My husband was concerned about how soon it begins to grab, but I love it! I didn't have any issues transitioning to the new friction zone.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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I use the Oberon levers too. Clutch on 2, brake on 1. A lot less hand fatigue now.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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they work well for arthritic hands too! have them on dyna,
 
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I have a 2019 Heritage. I also have tendonitis in my left wrist. After about a half hour of riding in traffic my wrist is killing me. Did you find the pull on the clutch lever any lighter with the new levers?
 
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Originally Posted by Atitagain
I have a 2019 Heritage. I also have tendonitis in my left wrist. After about a half hour of riding in traffic my wrist is killing me. Did you find the pull on the clutch lever any lighter with the new levers?
I can pull my clutch in with one finger, easily.
 
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Originally Posted by OldMike
I can pull my clutch in with one finger, easily.
Thank you.
 
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