Clutch questions
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Clutch questions
I want to purchase my 1st Harley. I was born missing the fingers on my left hand. I have plenty of grip just not enough length to grab and pull the clutch. I've seen several products available to reduce clutch pull considerably. Has anyone come across someone with a similar situation to mine and how are they riding? I know that I don't want a jocky shift setup. What about a twist clutch? Please help as I want to ride SOON.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Oregon
RE: Clutch questions
Wow, good for you.
Apparently you already know about the EZ-clutch. My wife has that on her Wide Glide and it helps a ton. It's this, takes about an hour of shop time to install it I think:
http://www.debrix.com/items/item.aspx?itemid=1494074
I believe that there are different models for different years, but that's the idea.
I don't know any real good answer for you - hope someone here knows.
Don't give up.
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RE: Clutch questions
move the clutch lever to the right side of the bar and put a proportioning valve into your foot brake to run the front and rear together
edit: jockey shifts are pretty easy to get a long with if you set it up with a break over type foot clutch instead of the suicide type foot clutch
edit: jockey shifts are pretty easy to get a long with if you set it up with a break over type foot clutch instead of the suicide type foot clutch
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RE: Clutch questions
ORIGINAL: stro1965
It'd be kinda tough operating the clutch and the throttle with the same hand though...that would take some getting used to!
It'd be kinda tough operating the clutch and the throttle with the same hand though...that would take some getting used to!
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RE: Clutch questions
I would get with your dealer about some reduce reach levers and possibly a hydraulic clutch set up or a reduced effort clutch kit. HD must have a fix for those with small hands and in cases like yours. Wish you the best of luck.
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RE: Clutch questions
They make a bolt on clutch that works like a snow moble or go cart.
Your bike works like a automatic but you shift it Mischlers HDin Beaver Dam WI has sold a few like that. so no need to even worry about any other modes.
Your bike works like a automatic but you shift it Mischlers HDin Beaver Dam WI has sold a few like that. so no need to even worry about any other modes.