Lighten Clutch Lever Pull

OldRider

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Let me throw in my .02 worth. I really think a lot riders could solve the hard clutch pull problem in a few weeks by building up their hand strength. I've worked my whole life as a mechanic and working with wrenches, hammers, screw drivers and other hand tools all day will really give you some strong hands. To me the S10 clutch is easy to pull with a couple of fingers. I know some guys that worked as block layers and they have unbelievable hand strength. It wouldn't hurt anything to invest $6.00 in a hand exerciser and see what happens. Of course if you have a hand injury or some other problem with your hand, you'll have to do something else. JMHO


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These ASV F3s in standard length while a bit pricey made a decent enough difference to me for pull-ins since I had them installed in '19.
 

twinrider

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Let me throw in my .02 worth. I really think a lot riders could solve the hard clutch pull problem in a few weeks by building up their hand strength. I've worked my whole life as a mechanic and working with wrenches, hammers, screw drivers and other hand tools all day will really give you some strong hands. To me the S10 clutch is easy to pull with a couple of fingers. I know some guys that worked as block layers and they have unbelievable hand strength. It wouldn't hurt anything to invest $6.00 in a hand exerciser and see what happens. Of course if you have a hand injury or some other problem with your hand, you'll have to do something else. JMHO


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I've been riding daily for nearly 30 years. Hand strength isn't a problem. But commuting through city traffic means constantly operating the clutch and if if it can be improved why not? My MT-09 has an extremely light clutch despite it being cable operated and it makes the S10's clutch pull seem all the more unnecessarily hard. A flaw on an otherwise really nice bike.

That said, if I was just out riding in the countryside I probably wouldn't bother. :)
 

bimota

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Thanks for the pic.

Did you change to their braided clutch line? Or levers?

They charge shipping by weight, so I'm paying the same whether I buy only the slave or braided lines/levers as well.
i have short PAZZO levers on my bike had them on a while now really like the short levers, i,m changing the clutch line to a braided one very shortly funny enough

rob
 
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