woman rider with small hands
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From: Orange County, CA
You could also try a foot clutch and tank shifter and let your left foot do the clutch work; I run one due to a f'd up left below. This is admittedly a more extreme solution, but once you get the hang of it it's a blast. I know of only one other lady that can ride a jockey shift, and I was the one who taught her. 
Not really a help with your dilemma, but I don't recall a sexier statement in recent posts................Just saying.
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From: MD just outside DC
Here is a link to another thread with same problem. Check out the links posted, and maybe you can find something that will help.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-controls.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-controls.html
Conrats on your new bike and make sure that you check out our section called Queens of the road it is in pink. But there are a bunch of really cool lady riders who hang out in these parts. The guys kick a** too and everyone is always very helpful.
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From: navarre ohio
my wife had the same problem.. have the cutch cable adjusted to about 1/2" of lever play.. will bring the lever closer to the grip and stil leave plenty of pull to work properly..the lever might bounce around a little but it will be more comfortable for you..
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
See how far the lever is from the grip with the clutch fully engaged. If you have some space like an inch or more. You can put a broom stick between the lever and grip and bend the lever in a bit by squeezing the lever. Just go slow and steady when you bend it in. My buddies wife had the same problem and this made it a lot better for her. 
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Thanks for all of the ideas. I will let ya'll know what works. Some of you guys really need to get out more. Oh! Rasaine, by the way I do realize the clutch is on the left and the throttle is on the right but if I have problems with the left hand I am certainly going to have the same problems with my right. Ha Ha!
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Thanks for all of the ideas. I will let ya'll know what works. Some of you guys really need to get out more. Oh! Rasaine, by the way I do realize the clutch is on the left and the throttle is on the right but if I have problems with the left hand I am certainly going to have the same problems with my right. Ha Ha!
They were being mild in this thread... They all mostly have hearts of gold and many keep there head in the gutter. BUT all the guys around here will help out when they can. Mostly they just like to have fun.
To be fair I am one of the people who encourages them cause I think it is fun.
There was another thread I will see if I find it about this beyond mine.
A guy with same problem another set of suggestions came up on that one.
My riders edge instructor who was a little guy said 1. Your hands will get stronger and you will not notice it after awhile. 2. He suggested I put bike in neutral at lights so I dont have to squeeze the clutch. I do that when I am tired and it helps a lot.
