New twist clutch lever!

toker_ace · #1 10-15-2009, 08:45 AM

Never seen this before.Its a twist clutch and throttle. I think this would take a little getting use to.Its a good idea though!
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**BarelyAWake** · #2 10-15-2009, 11:31 AM

o_O

mebbe...

Naw - I think I'll keep alla my levers and whatnot, still for some uber-tidy chopper er sumfin' they'd be sweet!

joek · #3 10-15-2009, 11:44 AM

I would not think it has enough leverage to be comfortable to use fwiw joe

azbill · #4 10-15-2009, 11:56 AM

it even has a locking pin

I will wait till someone else tests/reviews it tho

bseelbach · #5 10-15-2009, 12:07 PM

I use the 3 speed twist shifter found on most bikes for the clutch and it works great. I had to take off the front derailer for engine clearance anyway so it was an extra part. The ratcheting action of the grip shift is plenty to lock the clutch. Over 500 miles nad no problems.
http://motorbicycling.com/f15/first-...ook-10802.html

silverbear · #6 10-15-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bseelbach

I use the 3 speed twist shifter found on most bikes for the clutch and it works great. I had to take off the front derailer for engine clearance anyway so it was an extra part. The ratcheting action of the grip shift is plenty to lock the clutch. Over 500 miles nad no problems.
http://motorbicycling.com/f15/first-...ook-10802.html

Hmmm... I have some old twist shifters from the days of three speed bikes. I wonder if one of those would work.
SB

bseelbach · #7 10-15-2009, 01:06 PM

SB- Try it and I bet you'll like it. I just built another bike for my father in law and had to use the regular clutch lever. The cruiser style bars on his had too many bends and didn't allow for the grip shift to slide all the way in.

If I didn't fully appreciate the grip shift clutch before, I do now! The traditional method clutch seems crowd out the bars too much and makes it tough to use the front brake. I know many use the dual pull brakes but I don't trust them. Seems like too much could go wrong with them.

TheOtherStyle · #8 10-15-2009, 01:38 PM

A twist clutch? I'm totally getting one for my bike when I get the motor. Thanks for posting that!

bairdco · #9 10-15-2009, 02:09 PM

my wrists hurt just thinking about it.

microbore · #10 10-15-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bseelbach

I use the 3 speed twist shifter found on most bikes for the clutch and it works great. I had to take off the front derailer for engine clearance anyway so it was an extra part. The ratcheting action of the grip shift is plenty to lock the clutch. Over 500 miles nad no problems.

Derailleur shifters make excellent clutch levers. I'm using a Shimano Rapid-fire shifter from my collection of spare parts.