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20-03-17, 03:43 PM | #21 | ||
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Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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20-03-17, 07:38 PM | #22 |
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Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
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You haven't got a 'shorty' lever fitted have you?
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21-03-17, 11:55 AM | #24 |
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Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
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Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
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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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Re: Biking and Rheumatoid Arthritis
I also have Keis heated inner gloves for the cold.Heated inners or gloves may help?
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21-03-17, 07:28 PM | #28 |
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I have a heated vest, i was looking at the gloves but havent been to try any yet
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Any pain I get increases with the cold so the Keis heated inners are great.It meant I could keep my old Gloves but I always buy one size bigger to allow for inner gloves
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I'll add that to my shopping list!
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