I have a brand new Triumph TT600, and after riding it for 15 min it becomes harder and more painful to change up and down the gears. I know lots of people will say im a wuss but its very distracting, is there a site that sells Adjustable clutch levers.
2007-09-29 09:02:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
just one example:
http://www.buymoto.com/product_p/pazzott6000003.htm
2007-09-29 09:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Busa rider 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Two things to check on the bike - cable lube and routing. If the cable is dry it will be hard to pull (assuming it's not a teflon lined cable). This is made worse by poor routing around the bike - this will cause extra friction. Lubing a teflon lined cable can make things worse - apparently the liner can swell causing binding.
Sorry - there are three things to check - cable condition - but shouldn't be a problem on a new bike.
I suggest you try other bikes of the same age / model. This will confirm that the problem is just your bike (a warranty fix) or general to all of them - strengthen that wrist action.
I had a Laverda 1200 triple that was infamous for its heavy clutch and cable strain. I used to ride with a spare one taped in place for quick swap-over. That WAS a heavy clutch.
2007-09-30 06:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by philipscown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I had the same problem in city traffic. But I found that as I drove more, that my hand muscles got stronger and I got used to it. Maybe give it a bit of time before you start changing your bike. One other thing to look at is exactly where on the lever you are placing your fingers. If you are holding on very close to the pivot you'll have less leverage. So if you are doing that, try gripping the lever close to the end.
Good luck.
2007-09-29 17:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's got a cable you might need it lubed or to see if it has a sharp bend in it. A company called Magura makes hydraulic assisted units for most cable clutch bikes out there for a decent price. Other then that you may get arm pump which I get when racing mx after about 13 laps. The spring form arm work out grippers will help you if you give yourself a lil work out each day @ work. I've been riding since I was 6 and still get sore hands, just nature of the fun ;)
2007-09-29 16:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When buying a new machine ,it is always a main consideration to check the clutch and twistgrip action first.Some are extremely heavy,you can get round it in various ways,but you should,nt have to.TRIALS machines have extremely sensitive clutches and light throttles.HYDRAULICS WILL HELP the clutch, but not the twistgrip.Personally i,m surprised,normally Triumph is top class gear.The heaviest actions are normally the Italian V twins.
2007-09-29 18:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to adjust cable play to suit and try moving the lever position up or down.I think the lever may be set at an uncomfortable angle for you,with you being used to a different bike.
2007-09-29 17:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ninky Nonk---In The Night Garden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A brand new Triumph clutch lever should operate easily. Take it back and have it checked by the dealer.
2007-09-30 14:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by grenmatta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the bars adjustable, sometimes putting them in a different position can help you get a more comfortable grip.
2007-09-30 06:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your clutch springs.
Brit bikes are trouble!
2007-10-03 14:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by Tanner B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it depends were you live but if its ruff i advise getting hand pumps and working it out, and maybe looking at your steering damptor.
2007-09-29 17:56:03 · answer #10 · answered by ~*~N@t0$h3a~*~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Should have bought an automatic.
2007-09-30 08:41:03 · answer #11 · answered by stevewiseman 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋