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Old 21-03-17, 07:00 PM   #26
bathwiggle
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Default Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Originally Posted by maviczap View Post
Read this thread BW, http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=63498

There is a cheap solution to a lighter clutch if you still need it, and less complicated than swapping to a hydraulic system. I'd try getting the clutch cable system serviced, so its working 100%, and the use this device if you're still having problems

http://www.smproducts.co.uk/details/...easy-lightener
I'll have look, brilliant, thank you

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Originally Posted by punyXpress View Post
You haven't got a 'shorty' lever fitted have you?
I dont, currently the bike is stock apart from the rear shock.

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Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff View Post
I suffer from RA in some fingers and fitting fatter gel grips has helped a lot over the years,



I've fitted a set to my SV but had to sand off the ridge on the throttle sleeve and take the end caps off the grips(To allow for bar-end weights).The larger diameter and gel helps stop vibrations and fatigue through my fingers.Unfortunately I cannot find this style any more on eBay or Amazon.
However I suspect these would be a good replacement,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-8-1-22Mm...kAAOSw~otWg2sJ

Also I'm looking into fitting my,"Vista" cruise control but will need to replace the throttle sleeve,

http://www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk/bird2.htm#vcc

They seem expensive for a small piece of plastic and a few metal bits but they are excellent and worth the money.Unlike,"Cramp Buster" paddles you can't hit it accidentally and on long clear roads/Motorways it's great relief.

HTH
Thankyou, i'll add it to the list of things to try!

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Originally Posted by NTECUK View Post
If you get to see the old crew at the 8 ball now empire.
Jump on my Tiger and see if it's very light action is your cup of tea.
The streets and Daytona are as light too. I have rubbed some of my Axsain on my hands on bad day's.
Though my main concern is the knees
The problem is im still in luton, although if i have the bike i'm more likely to try and visit them due to the traffic, but last time i tried any distance i just couldnt do it, i've not even made it to the dunstable meets for a year now.

So far i've got the bike out of the garage and managed to start it.... then my hands got cold so i came back into the warm.
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