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Title: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Stephen on January 30, 2016, 10:55:53 PM
I'm looking for an easy pull clutch or foot clutch or?????

A friend has ALS and can't pull his harley clutch.

He mentioned an EZ Pull which reduces pull by 40%.

Any help would be appreciated, he really wants to ride.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: oldbike54 on January 30, 2016, 11:00:06 PM
I'm looking for an easy pull clutch or foot clutch or?????

A friend has ALS and can't pull his harley clutch.

He mentioned an EZ Pull which reduces pull by 40%.

Any help would be appreciated, he really wants to ride.

 A company called Jims sells a centrifugal clutch for Harley Davidson Big Twins .

  Dusty
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: oldbike54 on January 30, 2016, 11:13:20 PM
  Hmm , now I can't find that clutch , but I am still pretty sure it is Jims that builds it .

  Dusty
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: oldbike54 on January 30, 2016, 11:23:15 PM
 OK , try this . Rekluse automatic clutch .

  Dusty
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Muzz on January 31, 2016, 12:39:32 AM
My son has been bitchin about the clutch on his 1200 Harley being really hard to pull in, and he is not really a 97lb weakling. Might do some research on that. Thanks.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: guzzisteve on January 31, 2016, 08:25:25 AM
You could always go back to the mousetrap and rocker pedal set-up. And away you go.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: drlapo on January 31, 2016, 11:30:57 AM
Sell the blinged out tractor and buy a Guzzi
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Perazzimx14 on January 31, 2016, 11:56:44 AM
Sell the blinged out tractor and buy a Guzzi

Convert :thumb:
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: oldbike54 on January 31, 2016, 12:00:18 PM
 Yep , another Green Acres moment ...

 Dusty
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: cruzziguzzi on January 31, 2016, 12:06:23 PM
maybe:

http://disabledmotorcyclerider.com/

Or one of the applications for drag racing?


Todd.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Arizona Wayne on January 31, 2016, 12:11:44 PM
Convert :thumb:



I'm dealing with this issue for my wife riding a Convert.   I've loosened the clutch lever but her left hand is so weak even that is not comfortable.  Issue on the `77 Convert. is you have to squeeze the clutch lever to find neutral to start the motor, + hold the choke lever, + hit the starter button all at the same time.  Don't remember my `80 Convert. being like this.  Maybe I can bypass the neutral light requirement at a switch? 
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on January 31, 2016, 12:56:58 PM


I'm dealing with this issue for my wife riding a Convert.   I've loosened the clutch lever but her left hand is so weak even that is not comfortable.  Issue on the `77 Convert. is you have to squeeze the clutch lever to find neutral to start the motor, + hold the choke lever, + hit the starter button all at the same time.  Don't remember my `80 Convert. being like this.  Maybe I can bypass the neutral light requirement at a switch?

Disconnect the wires at the switch in the clutch cable and connect them together. Might need to do the same with sidestand switch circuit as well if that's still hooked up.

Choke lever should stay in the on position by itself, may not even be needed especially in AZ. Just give it two twists of the throttle instead.

Don't forget to hold the (foot) brake if you don't use the clutch. ;-) 
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Arizona Wayne on January 31, 2016, 01:08:51 PM
Disconnect the wires at the switch in the clutch cable and connect them together. Might need to do the same with sidestand switch circuit as well if that's still hooked up.

Choke lever should stay in the on position by itself, may not even be needed especially in AZ. Just give it two twists of the throttle instead.

Don't forget to hold the (foot) brake if you don't use the clutch. ;-)


Thanks, Charlie.   Seems both the sidestand and clutch switches are active and the choke used to hold but doesn't any more.  At 3,600' in the winter time in Az. it needs some choke when cold to start.  :azn:  I intend to put my Tow-pac faux trike kit on this Convert. for the Mrs.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: canuguzzi on January 31, 2016, 04:16:51 PM
There are some excellent auto shifting bikes out there. At some point it isn't always about what you're riding, its that you are riding.
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Dilliw on January 31, 2016, 04:57:32 PM
There are some excellent auto shifting bikes out there. At some point it isn't always about what you're riding, its that you are riding.

Yep the dealer near me has at least two '13 Mana GT holdovers with that someone could steal.  Automatic, side cases, and ABS...

Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: Madtownguzzi on January 31, 2016, 06:03:14 PM
OK , try this . Rekluse automatic clutch .

  Dusty

https://rekluse.com/product/harley-davidson-exp-clutch-kit/
Title: Re: NGC Alternates to a hand clutch
Post by: canuguzzi on January 31, 2016, 07:13:07 PM
Yep the dealer near me has at least two '13 Mana GT holdovers with that someone could steal.  Automatic, side cases, and ABS...

 :thumb:

A really good bike for all around and even touring? Why put a kludge on something else?