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Old 04-23-2018, 09:26 PM
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Hey guys, I have been without a bike for 3 years now due to my weak left hand. I suffer from nerve damage and my left hand strength is poor, like 20 lbs but I can't stand not riding.
Does anyone know of a hydraulic system or any way to reduce clutch pull on say a 02 Ultra by 65%?
I want to get back on the saddle but my left hand strength is keeping me from happiness.
 
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One solution and it looks to be an easy installation...the Clutchwizhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-big-...-/263320404775
 
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One solution and it looks to be an easy installation...the Clutchwizhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-big-...-/263320404775

Yes, I have seen this. It would be a start but don't get me as far as I need to go.
 
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With any motor that is built. Clutchwiz can cause issues. It works well if you want to reduce clutch pull but it reduces pressure plate pressure. It's OK if you can go lighter and don't want to change the spring (tho springs are cheaper).

To the OP. You best bet would could be 1 of 4 solutions (IMO).

1. Add an easy boy arm to the clutch release mechanism and remove the damping ring in the clutch. Replace the narrow plate with a full width plate.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...twin-2000-2017


2. Try a barnett scorpion clutch with the lightest springs that are available.

http://www.barnettclutches.com/scorp...omponents.html

3. Try a lighter form of variable pressure clutch (VPC) Contact:

https://aim-tamachi.com/pages/variab...ure-clutches-1

4.Go to a centrifugal clutch and use a kill switch to upshift / down shift. Contact:

http://www.pingelonline.com/
 
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Someone out there makes an automatic clutch for big twins. I don't recall the brand, but there is at least one thread around HDF about it. I also believe that Baker is working on an automatic transmission, so is worth contacting them.
 
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[QUOTE=Max Headflow;17301565]With any motor that is built. Clutchwiz can cause issues. It works well if you want to reduce clutch pull but it reduces pressure plate pressure. It's OK if you can go lighter and don't want to change the spring (tho springs are cheaper).

To the OP. You best bet would could be 1 of 4 solutions (IMO).

1. Add an easy boy arm to the clutch release mechanism and remove the damping ring in the clutch. Replace the narrow plate with a full width plate.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...twin-2000-2017


This is a good place to start, thanks. A lot of good reviews on this.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
Someone out there makes an automatic clutch for big twins. I don't recall the brand, but there is at least one thread around HDF about it. I also believe that Baker is working on an automatic transmission, so is worth contacting them.

Yes, Rekluse. This may be what I may have to go to. I just have to find someone with one of these mods to determine on my next move.
If I have to drop $800 plus labor to be able to ride I might as well get something newer that an 02. Spotted an 08 I want to take a peek at tomorrow and this Burly Easy Boy Lite Clutch has one for the 08.
 
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as was mentioned, pingle electric shift.
 
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as was mentioned, pingle electric shift.
Going to try some cheaper alternatives first.
Going with a Burly Easy Boy kit and a Teflon Cable and what that does.
Oh, laid some money down on an 05 EG today, so I will be back soon.
 
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