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I read in another thread that it's to adjust the levers so that your wrist is in a straight line while riding. I have tried gripping the tank, and while this helps I am still getting a bit of pain in my wrists. Hope this make sense!
maviczap
26-06-12, 07:06 AM
then buy these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV650-clip-ons-50mm-risers-/271004629256?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f19227908#ht_500wt_1361
Just fitted some. They are +40mm not 50. But overall very happy.
I will post a full thread but i am happy with the fit and product.
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Jayneflakes
26-06-12, 10:14 AM
Not sure if this will help you, but I discovered this by accident.
I fitted adjustable reach levers after dropping my bike. Being able to set the brake and clutch a little closer to the bar relieved a lot of the pain I had because I was not over reaching every time I braked or changed gear.
For me, the amount of adjustment in the standard levers was simply not enough and I did not know until I changed them. :D
I found changing my clutch cable and installing an EZ pull clutch lever alleviated pains in my left hand and the bit of trigger finger I was experiencing.
I've yet to get too much relief for my right wrist. Have invested in a Cramp Buster, hoping this'll help.
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i feel ya i got some kind of wrist ache today.
Is it in the manual how to adjust correctly or is it as scientific and sitting on the bike with them loose and move to somewhere that feels more comfortable?
You can rotate the complete clutch handle asy so you have a state pull.
That will give more benefit than flashy levers .
You can rotate the complete clutch handle asy so you have a state pull.
That will give more benefit than flashy levers .
... And if that fails (as it did me after 12mths SV riding, lever adjustments, and the onset of trigger finger), invest in a 'flashy' clutch lever - worked for MY left side.
Still working on resolving issues with my throttle hand/arm/neck.
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I'm gonna be buying these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV650-S-99-10-00-01-02-03-04-05-2007-Titanium-Short-Brake-Clutch-Levers-/150756099562?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2319c385ea#ht_4287wt_1025
I find it's not the positioning that gets me, it's the tightness of the clutch to pull in, makes my palm ache.
Anyone who doesn't know what we're talking about will be having a laugh at all this palm/wrist ache talk haha, sounds like a massive **********-a-thon
Just a quickie on those and their ilk - ie. Adjustable levers that bring the lever closer to the bar ... I found they didn't work! On the advice of my mechanic, I changed my clutch cable and oiled it mercilessly and that did help a whole heap.
Additionally, I invested in EZ pull levers - supposedly brings the force of the actual lever pull down to 7lbs per <insert some measure>. That's beyond my level of technical, but it does mean I can single finger my clutch in London traffic quite happily (though two fingers better) - girl hands.
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Can you elaborate on 'didn't work' for me? Don't wanna waste my money if I can avoid it haha!
Sure. The set I had, did bring the levers closer to the handlebars but, and I'm guessing at the logic here, I still had to apply the same pressure to activate the clutch and/or brake, so the issues I was having with sore hands, arms, shoulders and neck, remained. Might even have gotten worse.
When I changed the clutch cable itself and drenched it in oil, this did make a significant difference. I had already purchased my new lever, so I'm not sure whether the cable replacement would've been enough, in and of itself.
Changing the throttle cable looks like a more convoluted process, but I may have to bite the bullet if the £7 Cramp Buster thingy doesn't work.
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Check cable and actuator .
Mine needed a good clean out and setting up .
Easy after that. i did get a basic flashy levers though .
Hey it looked good .ok .
Fasion victim :)
MartinT
28-06-12, 02:12 PM
I bought a pair of banditmania raised clip-ons years ago in a last ditch attempt to make the bike more rideable for me, I wasn't expecting much from 50mm but as it turned out they made the world of difference and I'm still riding the SV today.
I do think threads like this are great for info. but do highlight that what works for one person will not necessarily work for another.
johnnyrod
29-06-12, 07:54 AM
I read something on svrider i think about changing the clutch cable for one wihtout the 90 degree metal bend at the lever end. I don't have aproblem with the weight of pull (wouldn't want it to be any more though) but I do find the action of the clutch a lot less predictable than I would expect, and I think it's down to the cable action not being great (yes all adjsuted up etc. and not the first bike I've ridden with this type of cutch lifter). Must get thumb out and try...
Man up and get some strength is the other option.
Ps
Don't get a 'prilia V as its heavyer and hydraulic .
Jayneflakes
29-06-12, 10:40 AM
Sure. The set I had, did bring the levers closer to the handlebars but, and I'm guessing at the logic here, I still had to apply the same pressure to activate the clutch and/or brake, so the issues I was having with sore hands, arms, shoulders and neck, remained. Might even have gotten worse.
This is a very interesting point, I still find that after a few hours in the saddle, my hands are tired and ache, but I have always put this down to the knackeredness of my hands due to too much climbing in my twenties.
For me, the biggest issue I had was reach, trying to reach standard levers caused pain and fitting adjustable reach ones meant that I can put that lever closer to the bar. As I said, I discovered this by accident and thus have never given any thought to the strength of pull needed on the lever. However, I use a V-strom clutch cable on my bar conversion and keep it well adjusted and lubricated. A sticky cable is not great for either hand or clutch action. As for front brake, I have braided lines and lever action is so silky soft and brake action so firm that I can really feel the difference.
johnnyrod
29-06-12, 11:59 AM
Back tot he OP, have you tried adjusting the angle of the lever? If it's pointing up too much then this makes your hand ache quicker. Also remember if you're changing gear you don't need to pull it all the way back to the bar, a quick dab will take enough weight off the gearbox for a change.
I haven't yet, but I have ridden more over the last few days and tbh I think I don't ride enough to get used to it. I can go weeks without getting on the bike so maybe that's what doing it. Simply gripping the tank more has helped
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