Looking for a easier clutch pull
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Tourer
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From: Vancouver BC and Palm Desert CA
Looking for a easier clutch pull
I have a 2019 FLHCS. I AM 72 and am experiencing the rapid onset of arthritis in my hands. I havent ridden since last fall and as it was a nice spring day I was excited to get out for a ride. Unfortunately it was a real struggle and my left hand really hurt with each clutch pull. I had to stop a couple of times to give it a rest.
I would hate to give up riding and hope to find a solution. My quick research has discovered products by Müller and AIM that apparently reduce the pressure required by up to 40%. Unfortunately they only seem to fit M8 touring models and not the Softails.
Does anyone know of another solution
Thanks in advance
I would hate to give up riding and hope to find a solution. My quick research has discovered products by Müller and AIM that apparently reduce the pressure required by up to 40%. Unfortunately they only seem to fit M8 touring models and not the Softails.
Does anyone know of another solution
Thanks in advance
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From: Ft. Wayne IN
I also have arthritis problems with my right hand. Anti-inflamatory OTC medications help. Prednisone helps a lot. I find it is worse at the beginning of the riding season and gets better through the summer. I know this is not a mechanical fix to the bike, but it's what helps me.
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Check out the Hulkss tips about easy pull clutch here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...l#post19085949
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...l#post19085949
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Check out the Hulkss tips about easy pull clutch here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...l#post19085949
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...l#post19085949
H-D did this because some people don't adjust the clutch properly and then can't find neutral easily because the clutch is dragging.
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Yup. The Rekluse clutch pack works great. I would stay with the stock 19 degree ball ramps (2018-2019 models) if I was doing it again. HD has changed the clutch ramps to 21 degrees now. That increases the clutch release travel and makes the clutch pull harder. See attachment.
H-D did this because some people don't adjust the clutch properly and then can't find neutral easily because the clutch is dragging.
H-D did this because some people don't adjust the clutch properly and then can't find neutral easily because the clutch is dragging.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2020
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Change the levers. Easy fix and makes it easier. The factory ones are really stretched out to grab. I went to some trigger shortys and can pull easily with one finger to clutch now instead of having to mitt the whole clutch lever
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