Is it possible to lighten the clutch pull?

Brimage11

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I have a 2016 F800GS, i find the clutch too heavy to one finger pull with my index finger when riding off road. What are my options to reduce the force needed to pull the clutch?

I've seen the Magura Hydraulic conversion but cant seem to find one for sale anywhere!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
I’ve had a few of these 800s a gt gs and a gsa. I never found the clutch action to be heavy. I don’t ride off road so maybe your requirements are different to mine. At 10 years old a new clutch cable and lubricant on all the pivot points might improve the action. JJH
 
JJH said:
I’ve had a few of these 800s a gt gs and a gsa. I never found the clutch action to be heavy. I don’t ride off road so maybe your requirements are different to mine. At 10 years old a new clutch cable and lubricant on all the pivot points might improve the action. JJH
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The clutch is very heavy for off road use 😂

Riding off road you slip the clutch 1000x more than you ever would on the road, you use the clutch to modulate the power output on loose or difficult terrain. When you're trying to do that all day with one finger ☝️ it gets very difficult. The 'whiskey throttle phenomenon is usually a result of poor clutch control.
 
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Effective Hand and Finger Exercises
    • Grip Squeeze: Squeeze a soft stress ball or rolled-up sock for 5 seconds, then release. Repeat 10 times per hand.
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Brimage11 said:
I have a 2016 F800GS, i find the clutch too heavy to one finger pull with my index finger when riding off road. What are my options to reduce the force needed to pull the clutch?

I've seen the Magura Hydraulic conversion but cant seem to find one for sale anywhere!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Have you tried Venhill ?
Beileve they do the Magura Hymec conversion kits
 
There are a number of ‘easy pull’ clutch devices on the market, mainly aimed at those with off road bikes. They work on a leverage system to reduce the ratio of force needed to actuate the clutch.

This one is a chinese copy, maybe worth a try?

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Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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