I asked this question last night here at home. I don't know if it was because I asked during the Ultimate Fighter finale or if the question is just so dumb all I deserved was an eye roll! He's usually pretty good at answering my questions so I decided not to push it. After a 1200 mile ride a couple of weeks ago, my left hand began to kill me. Turns out I have carpal tunnel syndrome and have probably had it for some time. The bike is aggravating it. I know the new handlebar set up will help as I am short and am leaning into the bars when I ride. I am in good shape and have a very strong grip which I work on keeping, so a weak hand is not the problem. I got gel padded gloves yesterday which also help a bit. I am hoping that the new handlebar set up will be the only solution I need. But I am still wondering if there is a way to not have to pull in the clutch lever at stops, other than obvioulsy putting the bike in neutral.
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Is it possible to get rid of a clutch?
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mike3069
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It MAY be possible. The SE-5 has a centfrifical clutch on it. I know that you can do this with a Harly also. Try talking to Gail at this link.
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Does anyone out there know if any parts companies make a "mechanical advantage" clutch lever? Something with a mechanism similar to the jaws on a pair of bolt cutters? It seems to me that something like this could help a whole lot of people. If not - maybe one of you guys that manufacture parts (Mad Matt?) could take this idea and run with it. It seems like it could be a much less expensive (and easier to install) alternative to a sequential transmission or centrifugal clutch.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I wonder if you can put an ez clutch on it?
Try these companies:
www.efmautoclutch.com/
www.rekluse.com
www.rev-loc.com
My hands are partially disabled and rekluse was great in helping me with my Ninja. Also, like Smylinacha said, they sell an EZ-clutch that are used on dirtbikes. It goes in between the cable and lever and adds leverage so the pull is easier.
This is the reason I opted for the SE5.
www.efmautoclutch.com/
www.rekluse.com
www.rev-loc.com
My hands are partially disabled and rekluse was great in helping me with my Ninja. Also, like Smylinacha said, they sell an EZ-clutch that are used on dirtbikes. It goes in between the cable and lever and adds leverage so the pull is easier.
This is the reason I opted for the SE5.
Please revisit this! I wear an xsmall glove and my hand is 6" long from the base of the hand to the tip of my middle finger. My hands are very strong for a woman as I carry a gun and keep them strong, but this new carpal tunnel issue is killing me. I do think the extra rise from the new handlebar kit coming out will help as I won't lean on the handlebars anymore but a better clutch pull, or better yet, no clutch, would be great. I have it adjusted to the closest point but I pretty much start pulling it with the tips of my fingers. I am gonna ask the question at home again since anything I get will be a project for him, but I will just pick a better time!
evoluzione said:we designed a lower effort clutch slave cylinder months ago (we build them for bmw, ducati, aprilia, ktm, etc.) but there wasn't much interest. i have seen a lot of talk recently about the need for a lower effort clutch so we may need to revisit this. here is a shot of the prototype:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I have carpel tunnel, moderate to severe, both wrists. I also had a wrist injury to my left arm in a fall last year. Couldn't open a jar anymore, hold anything without numbness, weakness,, and pain, and couldn't even think of holding in a clutch. Doctor decided to try physical therapy before surgery. Eight weeks of PT, and continued exercises, worked wonders. Wrist is the best it has been in years. If I don't do the exercises, stretches, and muscle relaxing techniques, the wrist complains, but as long as I keep it in shape, it does very well. Part of the problems were caused by the wrist, but actually were not in the wrist itself anymore. If your doctor thinks you are a candidate for PT, you might try it. They worked wonders for me.COSpyder2499 said:
-Scotty
I am going back to the doc on Thursday and am going to ask for PT. He wants surgery but I can't be out all summer with that issue and I don't want to wait until after summer and just deal with this pain without any relief. I am wearing a brace at night and that helps. The weirdest part of this is that I am right handed!
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Maybe ez clutches like these? Not sure if they would work on the :spyder: though.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/___W0QQ_nkwZezQ20clutchQQ_newuZ1QQ_sopZ1
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/___W0QQ_nkwZezQ20clutchQQ_newuZ1QQ_sopZ1
SpyderMark
New member
COSpyder2499 said:
Do you use the clutch for shifting? This engine/transmission combination lends itself VERY well to clutchless shifting. If you can perfect your technique you might reduce aggravating the injury to the point using the clutch for stopping/starting only is endurable.
Regards,
Mark
I don't always use it for shifting. I am pretty sure the issue is with my palm as I use my middle finger and ring finger only to shift. I read your post and then hopped on the bike to check it out! I have not ridden much for over a week and my hand feels much better. The bike is in the shop for the 3rd time for a brake issue so I won't be riding again for at least a day. When it was in last time, a watercraft "rolled into it" and gouged the trunk lid so that is also being replaced. I am so glad we do our own service. I worry a bit about the techs at this place! Thanks for the help.
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