Clutch Lever pull

[mtworks]

I’ve recently developed carpel tunnel in my left hand from handling one two many concrete blocks, and cannot seem to ride more than 50 miles without the nerves in my hand going crazy. Does anyone have any opinions on the easy clutch lever or a similar product that might help with my problem? Really don’t want to sit out the spring without riding.

2019 Tri Glide

 

[GARYD]

Someone just recently posted a very similar post. Give it a look.

He was thinking on getting a Honda with auto trans.

 

[mtworks]

No, no gold wings with auto. Had 2 and 1 Valkyrie (in top 2 of bikes owned). Will find another way-love my Tri glide

 

[rhino 2]

I’ve recently developed carpel tunnel in my left hand from handling one two many concrete blocks, and cannot seem to ride more than 50 miles without the nerves in my hand going crazy. Does anyone have any opinions on the easy clutch lever or a similar product that might help with my problem? Really don’t want to sit out the spring without riding.

2019 Tri Glide

I have a 2019 Tri-Glide...And the clutch is a heavy pull....I let my Daughter-in-law who has two wheelers and rides take it out for a weekend.....And her comment was that she won't ride it again because the clutch is way too heavy to pull in and hold at lights and in stop and go traffic.., :gah:... I Got into a habit of popping into neutral at long traffic lights..

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

There is a company that makes a new slave cyl for the trike that reduces clutch pull but the name escapes me.

 

[mtworks]

I see the Oberon adjustable clutch lever but wonder if it really lessens the pull, or just puts it closer to the grip? Maybe changing the handlebar angle and sweep will ease the wrist and fingers. I think I will need to throw more money at the Harley in the near future.

 

[rhino 2]

I see the Oberon adjustable clutch lever but wonder if it really lessens the pull, or just puts it closer to the grip? Maybe changing the handlebar angle and sweep will ease the wrist and fingers. I think I will need to throw more money at the Harley in the near future.

I had that [Oberon] on my 2017 Tri-Glide......It just puts the lever closer to the grip, And makes for a smoother engagement [Less abrupt] into first gear from a stand still...

 

[Trampas]

I have had carpal tunnel for as long as I can remember, I know there is a surgery you can do to help and with some people it has helped and some not and even made it worse, so surgery is out for me, I just learn to deal with it. Basically riding the highway I drive with one hand and I switch off from left to right to help out, granted I'm not shifting on the highway but it still bothers me to have both hand on grips for any length of time, I try not to do much driving in town because of all the up and down shifting, so I take quick root to highway and go from there. Holding on to a wash wand in car wash is really bad, so now I just go thru a drive thru.

There is a slave cylinder if that is what it is called to help on shifting that takes a lot of pressure off your hand, have heard it is worth it, I thought about when I had to take my 2018 in for the clutch recall, thought I would try that first, should have ordered the part since they was in there anyway and had them install it.

There several companies making this part to help ease the clutch pull, just can't thing of it right now.

All for now Trampas

 

[Jack Klarich]

Read here https://aim-tamachi.com/collections/light-force-slave-cylinder

and here https://rekluse.com/product/slave-cylinder-assembly-hd/



and here https://www.fuelmotousa.com/i-23899018-muller-hydro-clutch-slave-cylinder-h-d-twin-cam.html

 

[Longbeard71]

I put a Rekulse clutch in mine and love it. You only need to use the lever to shift gears.:clapping:

 

[Fasteddy]

I have a 2019 Tri-Glide...And the clutch is a heavy pull....I let my Daughter-in-law who has two wheelers and rides take it out for a weekend.....And her comment was that she won't ride it again because the clutch is way too heavy to pull in and hold at lights and in stop and go traffic.., :gah:... I Got into a habit of popping into neutral at long traffic lights..

AFTER the guy coming up behind me safely stops, then I put it in neutral.

 

[ISP-FL]

My days of holding the clutch in for long periods of time have been over for at least 2 years. I hate not having it in gear at stoplights but there is no way. I added the programmable brake light as an added safety feature, it make me feel a little better.

Someone said the 2021 trikes clutches almost take two hands to shift?

 

[rhino 2]

My days of holding the clutch in for long periods of time have been over for at least 2 years. I hate not having it in gear at stoplights but there is no way. I added the programmable brake light as an added safety feature, it make me feel a little better.

Someone said the 2021 trikes clutches almost take two hands to shift?

Just the other day i was stopped at a red light in the right lane...And when the green left turn arrow turns on the guy behind me reacts and starts to go thinking the whole light went green....He stoped about two inches behind me when he finally woke up.:gah:..

 

[jcbrew]

I also installed a Rekluse slave in my TrGlide. Happy with the pull and the improved friction zone feel.

 

[ultrafxr]

Just the other day i was stopped at a red light in the right lane...And when the green left turn arrow turns on the guy behind me reacts and starts to go thinking the whole light went green....He stoped about two inches behind me when he finally woke up.:gah:..

Just the other day I was in the left turn lane stopped at a red light. Left turn green arrow comes on. All the other lights were red. Started to make my turn and a guy coming from the opposite direction coming straight just came on through what should have been and I guess was a red light on his side. Luckily I had just started the turn and was able to brake and no problem. But a couple seconds more and I would have been in the middle of my turn. Perhaps he would have seen me. Perhaps not. As you said, wake up folks!

Anyway back to our regularly scheduled topic of clutch pull. I too oftentimes put it in neutral at red lights. I can hold the clutch with no problem but it does get tiresome. Like the concept of the Rekluse clutch but hate the idea of it not being in gear when shut down. I faithfully apply the parking brake when I shut down but could always be distracted and forget and oops!

 

[andyjr11]

I have the Aim slave cylinder on mine and I can hold the clutch in all day. The install was not that bad and I think it works great.

 

[mtworks]

Thanks guys for all your responses, I will try the neutral thing as often as possible and hope it goes away in a couple of months. Meanwhile I will look into the slave cylinder solution.

 

[GARYD]

I'm 77 and slightly built and one finger on my right hand that doesn't work (cut it down the middle with a table saw). I have no problem with the Harley clutch - or - brake lever.

Look into the EZ Pull Clutch. From everything I read, it's the greatest thing since tubeless tires.

 

[denjo1]

easylever

i put these on my 2017 triglide They changed the length of the reach Its not as hard on my hands as the long reach was I didnt hardly use the front brake at all before Easy to install

 

[Seaweed]

i put these on my 2017 triglide They changed the length of the reach Its not as hard on my hands as the long reach was I didnt hardly use the front brake at all before Easy to install

Hi- Was there supposed to be a link with your post? Could not find "easylever", could you add more details? Thanks.

 

[LadyonaMission]

I have a pair of these on my Freewheeler. Softbrake.com | If you don't have a Softbrake, You're dragging your feet.

They make the pull shorter without any mechanical change.

 

[ISP-FL]

I have a pair of these on my Freewheeler. Softbrake.com | If you don't have a Softbrake, You're dragging your feet.

They make the pull shorter without any mechanical change.

Thanks Lola, I put that site in my favorites and will check them out. That could be a great solution plus make the switch to chrome at the same time.

 

[nucseal]

I have a pair of these on my Freewheeler. Softbrake.com | If you don't have a Softbrake, You're dragging your feet.

They make the pull shorter without any mechanical change.

Thanks Lola, I put that site in my favorites and will check them out. That could be a great solution plus make the switch to chrome at the same time.

I was the one that induced Lola to the Softbrake. Had them on my 16 and now on my 20. They make a world of difference. Your hand is not stretch out and engagement is shorter. Plus the proprietor answers any questions personally. Got to try them!

 

[LadyonaMission]

I bought a set for my 2015 Freewheeler. They didn't fit on my 2020 so I bought another set.

 

[windsurfed]

Mee too

I have been considering the rekluse clutch myself. Little on the spendy side. Upwards of $800+ the installation($3-400) The other option I was considering was the Easy pull clutch, which is suppose to reduce the pull 40%. Didn't get a price on that one, I was more interested in the rekluse clutch. Was talking to the dealer and they can/have installed many of both. I favored the rekluse because it automaticly separates the clutch plates from the flywheel when coming to a stop, so no need to pull the clutch lever in when stopping. When your ready to leave the stop light just give it gas and away you go. But then again you still need to/should/suppose, to use the clutch lever to shift through the rest of the gears up or down. But when coming to a stop it automatically disengages the clutch. I know, many of you (Me too) just put it in neutral at the light. Then when the light turns green, ya put it in 1st gear and away you go. Well, I've come to the conclusion that I don't think I want to do that anymore. I would like to try the rekluse clutch. Besides, the wife said she would pay half. Now how about that?

 

[Dwdavis]

I was going to say look into the Recluse auto clutch, its kinda pricy but it acts like an automatic at the stoplights since it's a centrifugal type but it also keeps your clutch lever fully functional.

Right now I have the Softbrake lever on order for mine but thats more because I want to move the engagement zone down closer to the grip like my other bikes.

 

[windsurfed]

moving ahead

Made an appointment with the dealer June 11, to install the rekluse clutch. Around $210 for installation. Warranty; it’s risky. I have one year and one month left on my warranty on my 2020 TG. I have 12,000 miles on the bike. I suppose if the front wheel falls off they would cover it. Any engine issues would probably be questionable as they probably would try to tie it into the non-Harley installed Clutch. Oh well, it is what it is, it be what it be.

 

[rhino 2]

Made an appointment with the dealer June 11, to install the rekluse clutch. Around $210 for installation. Warranty; it’s risky. I have one year and one month left on my warranty on my 2020 TG. I have 12,000 miles on the bike. I suppose if the front wheel falls off they would cover it. Any engine issues would probably be questionable as they probably would try to tie it into the non-Harley installed Clutch. Oh well, it is what it is, it be what it be.

From what i understand that when an authorized Harley dealer installs a part as long as it Doesn't violate EPA Laws....Your warrantee is still in force...:Shrug:..Now if you have it installed buy a Non Authorized shop...All bets are off..:Shrug:..

 

[windsurfed]

From what i understand that when an authorized Harley dealer installs a part as long as it Doesn't violate EPA Laws....Your warrantee is still in force...:Shrug:..Now if you have it installed buy a Non Authorized shop...All bets are off..:Shrug:..

Well, that is good to hear. As I am having the Harley Davidson dealer that I bought the motorcycle from doing the install

 

[Jack Klarich]

From what i understand that when an authorized Harley dealer installs a part as long as it Doesn't violate EPA Laws....Your warrantee is still in force...:Shrug:..Now if you have it installed buy a Non Authorized shop...All bets are off..:Shrug:..

I would still like to see it in writing, That makes it a contract

The dealer one uses may say they will warranty it ,but I would go to someone @ corporate to get a positive answer