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Small Hands & Clutch Question?

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by chilli42, Sep 25, 2016.

  1. Don't laugh but I don't have the biggest of hands.

    Went riding today and for some reason when shifting into 2nd gear (only 2nd)I must have partially lost grip on the the clutch lever and it released way too quickly after I selected 2nd and then obviously the bike really jerked forward (when it feels like your hands are ripped of the grips). No grinding or bad noises, it was in gear.

    Anyway, not really an issue but I'm wondering if this causes wear or damage to the transmission, cogs, clutch etc?

    And also what is actually happening when that happens? Is it the clutch grabbing or the cogs (not very mechanically minded)?



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  2. It's the clutch platesd grabbing suddenly
     
  3. Get some of these and improve your grip strength.....

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  4. It will also have the effect of making your hands bigger, by promoting growth in the bones.

    Don't over-do it though, or the effect will spread and you may end up eight feet tall.
     
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  5. Have you considered a career in porn? I've heard that small hands are very flattering in certain scenarios on camera:flushed:
     
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  6. here u go

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    (no need to thank me btw)
     
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  7. Having a lighter clutch action should help.
    You can change the save cylinder for one with a different ratio compared to the master cylinder - Oberon make good ones.
    You can remove two of the six clutch springs.
    You can remove 2 or 3 plain plates from the clutch stack.

    As mentioned above, you can also change your levers for more comfy/ergonomic aftermarket ones.
     
  8. I was going to suggest contacting Jeremy Beadle for tips.....then realised he is no longer with us.
     
  9. Did you know there were rumours he had a huge prick? On the other hand, I've heard it wasn't that impressive.
     
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  10. Poor guy was dealt a shit hand....
     
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