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« on: November 03, 2024, 10:44:54 AM » |
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Here’s an off the wall question, I wondering if anyone knows…an estimation of how much resistance in pounds there is pulling on the clutch.
It doesn’t need to be out of the shop manual or anything, best guess is fine.
I’m 8 weeks post surgery left arm, doctor says I can begin weight training but 1 pound max for next 6 weeks and can use a hand exerciser to begin to build strength.
I can pull the clutch in about 25 times and hold it for just under a minute but getting better every few days.
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2024, 11:03:38 AM » |
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When I broke my left wrist, I couldn’t pull even 1 pull for 3 months. I could finally ride in 6 months and after a day, I needed a rest. Surgeon said I could ride in 4-6 weeks. HUH
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pancho
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2024, 03:36:42 PM » |
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Just checked with an e scale, sort of like a fish scale. Went up ti 17lb on the way in and was about 11 to hold it. Pulling on the end of the lever near the knob.
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2024, 04:35:46 PM » |
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Just checked with an e scale, sort of like a fish scale. Went up ti 17lb on the way in and was about 11 to hold it. Pulling on the end of the lever near the knob.
Great thanks. Just what I was looking for  |
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2024, 04:44:34 PM » |
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When I broke my left wrist, I couldn’t pull even 1 pull for 3 months. I could finally ride in 6 months and after a day, I needed a rest. Surgeon said I could ride in 4-6 weeks. HUH
For the last 2 months we’ve had fantastic weather, sunshine and blue skies every day (it hasn’t rained in 2 months and we’re in a drought and wild fire cautions state wide I think) with great temps for riding and it’s like you’ve got to be kidding me. I need more strength in my arm, a 1 pound weight feels like a cinder block. |
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steveB (VRCC UK)
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2024, 02:37:24 AM » |
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I replaced the master cylinder with the VTX1800 one which has a substantialy reduced pull. That was about 10 years and loads of miles ago. No problems and combined with a Wing adjustable lever helped my gnarly old hands, wrist and elbow. Part no. 22890-MCH-006 and it's still available from PartZilla.
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Jersey mike
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2024, 04:44:27 AM » |
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I replaced the master cylinder with the VTX1800 one which has a substantialy reduced pull. That was about 10 years and loads of miles ago. No problems and combined with a Wing adjustable lever helped my gnarly old hands, wrist and elbow. Part no. 22890-MCH-006 and it's still available from PartZilla.
That’s interesting, I never thought about something like that. I don’t think I’m at that point of needing to make a swap out but it certainly is something to keep in mind. |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2024, 05:07:20 AM » |
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After riding a Hog with a 50lb pull for many years, the Valks are a two finger dream.
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2024, 06:53:10 AM » |
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After riding a Hog with a 50lb pull for many years, the Valks are a two finger dream.
I had 2 different tendon repair procedures and a nerve relocation procedure done at the same time. Lots of stuff to recover from. A 1 pound bicep curl is quite strenuous. The hand exerciser I got is adjustable and can squeeze pretty well at almost lightest setting but that too is not as easy as it sounds. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2024, 07:10:00 AM » |
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h When I still had my I/S I found some Kury wide levers. Those made it some easier on these old arthritic hands. I also recall reading about some wider levers that were adjustable. My I/S clutch pulls fairly easy even with the arthritis. RIDE SAFE.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2024, 03:30:50 PM » |
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I forgot, but I have the Kury wide levers on both interstates. A very distinct improvement over the narrow OE levers.
I had the adjustables on one bike, but they self destructed (and believe they are a waste of money). And I believe on the shortest pull setting, the clutch is not getting fully disengaged.
I have no trouble with pulling, but I get a tingly throttle hand often on longer rides. Probably neuropathy to match my old feet.
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