Looks like riding is over

[robin]

Till September have to have hand surgery to reattach a ligament on my index (clutch) finger 6 weeks for recovery and then therapy 
Oh well got to get it done before i retire in December and can still make the fall color ride.

[Rams]

Here's wish'n you the best of luck with the surgery and recovery.     

[Robert]

I would get one of those metal casts and use the other fingers.  Hope all goes well in surgery and recovery.

[RDAbull]

Just get one of those fancy braded Hardley clutch lever danglers, have your lovely Wife give it a pull and shifting will be a brease.

There is not a problem this board can't fix!

[art]

I had the same thing in 01 when I was operating a lathe at work. I cut through my left index finger from the nail to above the middle joint and through the bone. Opened it up all the way down to the nail. I had surgery and pins to hold it together. I made an alum. tube to cover it completely and was back to work in 2-3 weeks and riding my valk. I just pulled the clutch by hooking my fingers around and pulling with my arm then letting it out with my fingers keeping my index finger pointing out. I had another surgery before it was healed to replace some damaged bone that could not heal. I was home in bed recuperating  during the 9-11 attack. My finger is still sore and I cannot bend it more than 50%. It's almost useless. %0 years as a machinist and near retirement this happened. If you want to ride just protect the finger and go for it.

[G-Man]

Sorry to hear, Robin.  Take the time, relax, polish some chrome.  The time will go by quicker than you think.