I have a bad left hand. are there any auto tranny MC s, or a clutch that you twist witheout a lever..I think i once saw a twist clutch.
2007-03-10 06:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The chopper guy Russell Mitchell of Exile choppers makes the twist clutch device. It mounts on the left handlebar and you twist it to disengage the clutch. You could probably put one on any bike, however I doubt it would be a simple bolt on affair for most bikes.
2007-03-10 08:29:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honda CB 750 A and CM 400 A --> both from the 70's. As for Current new full size - Yamaha FJR 1300 AE has an auto tranny with no clutch lever - 145 hp and is a real MC - Scooters? Pulease!
From the Yammy website:
Compact, lightweight 1298cc, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine delivers power and torque (145 hp @ 8000 rpm and 99 ft.-lbs. of torque @ 7000 rpm) for an unequaled spread of muscle over a wide rpm range.
Another Yamaha first: a computer operated clutch and electronic shift actuators eliminate the need to operate the clutch. Yamaha Chip Control Shifting snaps off clean upshifts and downshifts every time using either the left bar-mounted paddles or the low-effort foot shifter.
2007-03-10 09:40:24 · answer #2 · answered by Bill c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old Hondamatics or the Riddley, but the Riddley is bigga-bucks. I've never seen a twist clutch, I imagine this would work like a throttle twist-grip. I would think that might work, given the time patience and engineering. Or maybe since you saw it before, most of the hard work has been done and they are available now. It would seem the easiest way to convert over is if you pick out a bike with a cable operated clutch as opposed to a hydraulic operated. Sounds like an interesting project. Or you can maybe think of a better way to operate a clutch and modify as you see fit.
2007-03-10 07:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda came out with the Hawk in the early 80's. It was a two speed automatic. Also they produced the Trail 90 and 110 with an automatic. I say automatic but the right foot was still required to shift gears. I have no idea what is available today that could be considered an automatic bike. Go to cycleworld.com and research your question further.
2007-03-11 00:46:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the new maxi-scooters certainly qualify - they don't quite look like motorcycles (pretty close), but have enough power for freeway riding and an automatic tranny. Check out the Honda Silverwing, Yamaha Majesty, and Suzuki Burgman.
For something more traditional, there's Ridley's line of V-twin cruisers.
2007-03-10 07:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or there were. Honda had automatic transmissions on some bikes in the '70s and may still offer them. Ask some bike dealers. If you don't want a big bike, most scooters and mopeds are autos (and they run a lot better now).
2007-03-10 07:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
mad matt got it right. if u want an automatic tranny, yet have a traditional looking bike, ridley is the the choice. if not ridley, then scooters are ur next best option, and the silver wing (honda) and the berghman (suzuki) are the 2 most powerful
2007-03-10 07:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a suicide shifter. Foot clutch and hand shift, you can rig it how you like with cables and linkages. Honda made an automatic bike years ago. You might find one on e-bay.
2007-03-10 06:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋