(04-07-2021, 01:04 PM)jodytek_imp Wrote: I'm just going to drop this here and get straight to the point. I've search the forums and read many posts trying to find an answer, but not getting very far very fast.

The thing is I am getting older and dealing with the things that brings and arthritis is one of those. The clutch lever on my CB is pretty stiff and with any regular stop and go traffic pain builds on me pretty quick.

Having occasionally stopped in some dealers here or their to admire pretty shiny things, I have noticed that many bikes with cable clutch are often a much softer pull. This past weekend I took a CB650R for a test ride and it was noticeably easier to contend with than my CB1100, (2014 STD - all stock) just in case that matters. The 650R although it's very nice, it's not the ride that I really enjoy, and the bike I have is. I love my bike a lot.

I have adjusted the settings on the clutch level and it was helpful, but not really enough that I don't still wind up at times wondering if the joy that I have in riding isn't being seriously dampened by this pain, and if it could at some point become a hazard or risk. I do put myself in neutral at lights when I can, but again get me at a 4 way stop with moderate traffic and damn if that don't downright hurt.

so there's the back story. Looking at the 2020 age demographic in the poll from the main page, I would think I am probably not alone in this boat.

Here's the question. Has anyone replaced the stock clutch levers with aftermarket ones to resolve this issue, and if so which one's did you go with? Did it Help? Anything you might be able to share about this, I would really appreciate. If there is anyway for me to provide solution and keep my CB I would like to go that route. Sure there are other pretty, shiny two wheelers out there, but my cb1100 is pretty bad ass and I always get looks out riding it.

Alright ya'll, looking forward to your feedback.

Jody
2104 CB1100 STD in Nashville

(04-12-2021, 12:37 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: PD arthritis is a disease that affects the joints. Makes them swell, and hurt and be stiff. I have it in both hands but primarily in my right hand. It can be triggered by uric acid in the bloodstream which also causes gout (it's called gouty arthritis) which for me is usually triggered in my left big toe ... my shifting toe, and I lose a couple of days of riding every year simply because it is too painful to upshift. But in my hands case, simply gripping the throttle, opening and closing my throttle hand and squeezing the front brake causes pain. I take oral medication every morning for this, plus apply an anti- inflammatory gel to the knuckles and thumb joint of my right hand 4x day. I also run a cramp buster so I dont have to grip the throttle so hard. It helps a lot.

(04-13-2021, 03:22 PM)pekingduck_imp Wrote:

(04-12-2021, 12:37 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: PD arthritis is a disease that affects the joints. Makes them swell, and hurt and be stiff. I have it in both hands but primarily in my right hand. It can be triggered by uric acid in the bloodstream which also causes gout (it's called gouty arthritis) which for me is usually triggered in my left big toe ... my shifting toe, and I lose a couple of days of riding every year simply because it is too painful to upshift. But in my hands case, simply gripping the throttle, opening and closing my throttle hand and squeezing the front brake causes pain. I take oral medication every morning for this, plus apply an anti- inflammatory gel to the knuckles and thumb joint of my right hand 4x day. I also run a cramp buster so I dont have to grip the throttle so hard. It helps a lot.

Ferret, that's quite a debilitating ailment. You must really love that CB1100.
I'm curious about some power assist for the clutch, but the built-in clutch assists are a no-drawback solution.