Am I crazy?

JGoody · 07-07-2012, 01:39 PM

Tendonitis in left (clutch) hand -- driving in traffic irritates it. The front brake is much lighter. Is it insane to think of the clutch on the right, brake on the left? Could the perches and handles be swapped? Is this asking for a giant accident? Has anyone else tried this?

castroses · 07-08-2012, 10:22 AM

Are you confident you can 're-programme' your brain to pull the correct lever in the event of an emergency stop??

KG6BWS · 07-08-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by castroses

Are you confident you can 're-programme' your brain to pull the correct lever in the event of an emergency stop??

x2. I know I sure as hell couldnt do that.

Sure its not something like carpal tunnel?? My dad had that and said it felt similar to tendonitis. Surgery fixed it.

Deuce · 07-08-2012, 10:27 AM

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759020

Available with DCT auto tranny.

KG6BWS · 07-08-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759020

Available with DCT auto tranny.

He brings up a good point. WHat about putting in a Rekluse clutch?? The way I understand it, you only use the clutch when coming to a stop. To prevent you from having to hold the lever in, kick it into neutral as you stop and let the lever back out.

Edit - Just found this on their site.

Do I have to use the clutch lever?
You have the option of using the clutch lever at any time, but it is not necessary. Some riders find that they rarely use the clutch lever to override the Auto-Clutch and choose the Rekluse Brake Kit. The Rekluse brake kit replaces the clutch lever with a left hand brake lever to actuate the rear brake. Note some models come with a 2-Finger Override lever to retain the clutch override feature.

JGoody · 07-08-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by castroses

Are you confident you can 're-programme' your brain to pull the correct lever in the event of an emergency stop??

This is the question!! I have switched from right gearshift (old British style) so maybe... The irony is that I actually like manual transmissions -- have them in my cars! I don't think they make a Rekluse clutch for my F650 GS twin. Wondering if anyone has tried the switch -- guess not.

990 · 07-08-2012, 12:14 PM

What about a hydraulic clutch from toura twot?

Jooka · 07-08-2012, 12:17 PM

Was Jimi crazy? If it makes it work for you, it works.

JGoody · 07-08-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 990

What about a hydraulic clutch from toura twot?

They tell me that will not fit the F650GS Twin.... I'll probably try the Moose Racing box maybe with an aftermarket lever. I am confused about how it (or a new lever) can reduce effort without compromising engagement / disengagement. But I'll give it a try before making a dyslexic motorcycle. I was hoping some one would have gone there first.... oh well....

squawk77 · 07-08-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by castroses

Are you confident you can 're-programme' your brain to pull the correct lever in the event of an emergency stop??

You mean like re-programming our brains to use the BMW indicator switches and horn?

Snowy · 07-08-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KG6BWS

He brings up a good point. WHat about putting in a Rekluse clutch?? The way I understand it, you only use the clutch when coming to a stop. To prevent you from having to hold the lever in, kick it into neutral as you stop and let the lever back out.

Edit - Just found this on their site.

Do I have to use the clutch lever?
You have the option of using the clutch lever at any time, but it is not necessary. Some riders find that they rarely use the clutch lever to override the Auto-Clutch and choose the Rekluse Brake Kit. The Rekluse brake kit replaces the clutch lever with a left hand brake lever to actuate the rear brake. Note some models come with a 2-Finger Override lever to retain the clutch override feature.

Rekluse don't list a clutch replacement for the BMW - AFAIK.

I've been checking regularly.

KG6BWS · 07-08-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowy

Rekluse don't list a clutch replacement for the BMW - AFAIK.

I've been checking regularly.

Nope, not for the twin. They do for the F and G singles.

Otisguy · 07-08-2012, 04:32 PM

Of course you can.Ride your bicycle until left
hand front brake becomes natural and take off.

Kitedans · 07-09-2012, 05:10 AM

Take a look at the Twalcom/Magura hydraulic cluch for f800gs, that coul help a lot !!

JGoody · 07-09-2012, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitedans

Take a look at the Twalcom/Magura hydraulic cluch for f800gs, that coul help a lot !!

Will not fit F658 -- checked with Twalcom.

07-07-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
JGoody ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Oddometer: 212	Am I crazy? Tendonitis in left (clutch) hand -- driving in traffic irritates it. The front brake is much lighter. Is it insane to think of the clutch on the right, brake on the left? Could the perches and handles be swapped? Is this asking for a giant accident? Has anyone else tried this?

07-08-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
Deuce Crazy Canuck Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Vancouver Island, Bitchin' Columbia, Canada Oddometer: 2,392	You need this bike http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759020 Available with DCT auto tranny. __________________ Stay Calm, Be Brave, Wait for the Sign.

07-08-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
990 BM Trouble U Joined: Apr 2011 Location: East London ZA Oddometer: 119	What about a hydraulic clutch from toura twot? __________________ Smith & Wesson the orginal point and click interface 12 BMW GS 800 Triple Black 08 KTM 990 Adv 07 KTM 300

07-08-2012, 04:32 PM	#13
Otisguy n00b Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Chattanooga TN Oddometer: 3	Crazy Of course you can.Ride your bicycle until left hand front brake becomes natural and take off. Otisguy screwed with this post 07-08-2012 at 04:34 PM Reason: Dislexia

07-09-2012, 05:10 AM	#14
Kitedans In love with my AT !! Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Catalonia - Spain Oddometer: 39	Take a look at the Twalcom/Magura hydraulic cluch for f800gs, that coul help a lot !! __________________ BMW F800GS '11 Tuned Africa twin '92 Kitedans screwed with this post 07-09-2012 at 05:18 AM

07-08-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
castroses Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Glasgow, UK Oddometer: 32	Are you confident you can 're-programme' your brain to pull the correct lever in the event of an emergency stop??

07-08-2012, 12:17 PM	#8
Jooka I grow everywhere Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Hood River Oddometer: 28	Was Jimi crazy? If it makes it work for you, it works.

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