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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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I just purchased a 2016 Heritage Softail. My former bike had a clutch assist mechanism (I've got a bum wrist from an accident). Engaging the clutch on my new bike is starting to get problematic and I do not want to stop riding!

I've searched all over for an ez clutch or a lever that might help me but it seems as though everything I find will not work on my bike. Any suggestions? I'm desperate here; any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 04:03 PM
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How about a Rekluse clutch? You would have to shift a bunch less and save that hand. Been thinking about it for those days that the arthritis brothers attack. I don't know anyone that has one on a Harley but the videos look pretty cool. do have a friend that has one on his Yamaha 4 wheeler that has a clutch and is happy with it.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Snowyone
How about a Rekluse clutch? You would have to shift a bunch less and save that hand. Been thinking about it for those days that the arthritis brothers attack. I don't know anyone that has one on a Harley but the videos look pretty cool. do have a friend that has one on his Yamaha 4 wheeler that has a clutch and is happy with it.
+1 on the Rekluse for Softails.. I have put about 7000 miles since I installed it... zero issues.. stop and go traffic is a breeze.. it is like riding a scooter.. :-)

Sure.. it is not cheap and installation cost is probably not going to be cheap (although you can install it yourself.. it does not require to remove the clutch basket like previous designs)
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Have a '16 Heritage and '12 Blackline and the best money I spent on them both was $115 for the Clutch Wiz. Reduced pull pressure by maybe 40%. Now traffic is no longer a problem, I'm an old beat up carpenter and my hands are always sore.
 
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How about a jockey shift? Don't have to worry about your hand with a foot clutch and you can keep riding
 
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