levers

[funkja]

i've been looking around the last couple of days and havent noticed anything i like. but here's the deal. i have a severe case of carpal tunnel (thx SAS/SQL!) so anywho my clutch lever is bent a tad from the PO (looks like he bent it out a bit, from a dump whatever who cares)

my dilemma is when i'm in heavy traffic doing a lot of shifting, the reach to the clutch only hitting the tips of my fingers seriously irritates my carpal in the worst way, after about 30 minutes my grip is gone and i'm in nauseating pain like shinsplint in my wrist. is it ez enough to heat/bend the lever in a bit and re-adjust if needed? or does anyone know of any levers that have a deep 'curve' making the reach less extreme? or is this just a case of i need to man up and get used to it?

 

[loudest143]

http://www.solomotoparts.com/product.php?productid=31007&cat=0&page=1

Here's some Pazzo levers. These are a good example of what you can get. You obviously will need to find ones (of your brand and pricerange) that fit your bike. Don't feel uncomfortable about the long lever reach, lots of people have had that issue. When you get it all set up the way you want to, you might just be able to pull your levers in with your first two fingers. It'll become really comfortable over time. You will build up those muscles, with repetition. Tell the missus you're going out riding to 'work out' your hand and arm muscles. ;D I recommend some 12 ounce curls immediately following your return to home as a 'warm down' exercise.

loudest143

 

[suddenlycalm]

Dennis Kirk sells 'power levers" From the looks of them they are exactly what you need. They sell them in addition to the regular stock levers. And on a good note....they cost the same as their replacement levers......about 3 to 6 dollars for most applications. Sorry to sound like a salesman, but i like that company. FAST SHIPPING!!!

 

[BB73]

Also make sure your levers are adjusted correctly.

I had some pain like you are describing and just rotating the levers helped stop the pain.

What you are looking for is your hand to be straight with your arm as it sits on top of the lever.