A bit about me. As a kid/teenager I grew up loving to build and ride go-karts, mini bikes, and motorcycles. In my late teens I suffered an injury which caused me to lose most of the function in my left hand. I can no longer operate a clutch well with my left hand and my riding days mostly ended except for several scooter rentals while on vacation. But, my DESIRE to ride has never ended.
Today, I am in my 50's and want to use mid-life crisis as an excuse to get something to ride again just for fun around the neighborhood or maybe to the nearby store. I will not be riding over 45-50 mph too often, but would prefer to ride a real bike instead of a scooter. Given my inability to use a clutch lever with my left hand, I need of engine or bike with some form of an semi or automatic clutch/transmission.
I am familiar with the Rekluse clutch and haven't ruled it out as an option, but would prefer a straight from the factory solution for my anticpated project.
By the way, I have a non-running CL175 parts bike on the way but don't know if it will have a role in my project.
Thanks,
Rick (in Houston, TX)
Today, I am in my 50's and want to use mid-life crisis as an excuse to get something to ride again just for fun around the neighborhood or maybe to the nearby store. I will not be riding over 45-50 mph too often, but would prefer to ride a real bike instead of a scooter. Given my inability to use a clutch lever with my left hand, I need of engine or bike with some form of an semi or automatic clutch/transmission.
I am familiar with the Rekluse clutch and haven't ruled it out as an option, but would prefer a straight from the factory solution for my anticpated project.
By the way, I have a non-running CL175 parts bike on the way but don't know if it will have a role in my project.
Thanks,
Rick (in Houston, TX)
