Last 3 fingers on clutch?

rasta · July 30th, 2013, 11:44 AM

Does anyone else use the last 3 fingers (Pink-Ring-Middle) on the clutch? I've found this to be the most comfortable, since the clutch lever doesn't have to be pulled in all the way to engage.

alex.s · July 30th, 2013, 11:50 AM

this is what i do. index and thumb stay around the bar. its like doing the "OK" with your hands. for the brake i use index and middle finger.

rasta · July 30th, 2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

this is what i do. index and thumb stay around the bar. its like doing the "OK" with your hands. for the brake i use index and middle finger.

Yep, that's exactly what I do. I know a lot of people use the index-middle fingers for the clutch, but our way is just more comfy for me

Christofini · July 30th, 2013, 11:55 AM

I generally use only my index finger on the clutch. When I up or downshift I just give it a quick tug. The rest of my hand rests on the handlebar.

I do fist it when I'm stopped at a red light or plan to be stopped for a while, and not bothered to kick it in neutral. Same goes for my brake - index finger unless I'm stopped. This is with the OEM levers.

subxero · July 30th, 2013, 12:00 PM

(me sitting at my desk trying to work fingers in this manor)

Those three fingers don't operate well together for me, I can feel the ligaments/tendons whatever getting tight as I try to move them. Seems like a solid idea though.

I use my whole hand for the clutch, never really had a reason not to on the ninja250. It is easy to stay loose on the bike and there is no need to hang on for dear life from neck breaking acceleration. On my dirtbike I use index finger or index plus middle though but it is completely different kind of riding.

NevadaWolf · July 30th, 2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by subxero

(me sitting at my desk trying to work fingers in this manor)

Glad I'm not the only one sitting here trying that.

I tend to use my index-middle-ring as my pinkie is just useless. Though I have caught myself using only the middle finger to pull it in. Since I switched to shorty levers, using two on the brake and three on the clutch just feels more comfortable.

but i have tiny hands, so there may be that too.

Motofool · July 30th, 2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

this is what i do. index and thumb stay around the bar. its like doing the "OK" with your hands. for the brake i use index and middle finger.

+1

akima · April 11th, 2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Glad I'm not the only one sitting here trying that.

I tend to use my index-middle-ring as my pinkie is just useless. Though I have caught myself using only the middle finger to pull it in. Since I switched to shorty levers, using two on the brake and three on the clutch just feels more comfortable.

but i have tiny hands, so there may be that too.

I'm thinking of ordering some shorty levers. How have you found the switch from OEM to shorty? Worth it?

I'm pretty sure I'll be fine with the shorty brake lever as I only use my index and middle finger on the brake. Not so sure how I'm going to fare with the shorty clutch as currently I use all four fingers on the clutch.

cbinker · April 11th, 2015, 10:26 AM

I use them all, helps keep blood flow.

csmith12 · April 11th, 2015, 10:46 AM

Sometimes.... my grip is like that. Depends on the bumpiness of the track, other times it's the standard 2 fingers on the lever.

MrAtom · April 11th, 2015, 11:48 AM

The pinky and ring finger are actually the strongest when it comes to grip. try it right now. Grip something and see how much tighter you can get with your pinky and ring fingers. this is why I've never understood why some people only use their index finger for the clutch.

Ghostt · April 11th, 2015, 12:36 PM

First 2 for me, I'm also running shorty levers

crazymadbastard · April 11th, 2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Sometimes.... my grip is like that. Depends on the bumpiness of the track, other times it's the standard 2 fingers on the lever.

Tmi.

snot · April 11th, 2015, 04:06 PM

Even with adjusters I need all mine, most of the time. But, I have a size 6 hand.

Ninja Rob · April 11th, 2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Does anyone else use the last 3 fingers (Pink-Ring-Middle) on the clutch? I've found this to be the most comfortable, since the clutch lever doesn't have to be pulled in all the way to engage.

thats how I do it.

NevadaWolf · April 11th, 2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by akima

I'm thinking of ordering some shorty levers. How have you found the switch from OEM to shorty? Worth it?

I'm pretty sure I'll be fine with the shorty brake lever as I only use my index and middle finger on the brake. Not so sure how I'm going to fare with the shorty clutch as currently I use all four fingers on the clutch.

Definitely worth it for me since my shorties are also adjustable and I was able to bring the lever in closer.

Here's how I usually start out the ride, though I switch between two and three fingers:

csmith12 · April 11th, 2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

this is why I've never understood why some people only use their index finger for the clutch.

Some bikes have a hydraulic clutch, soooo easy to pull. It can become more about finesse than power, much like the front brake lever.

Ghostt · April 11th, 2015, 08:14 PM

I have XL hands, so it's no problem with the clutch, even with the upgraded HD clutch springs.

akima · April 12th, 2015, 02:43 AM

Thanks Wolf. Those levers you have are the ones I'm going to buy. Soo~ cheap and everyone seems to love them.

July 30th, 2013, 11:44 AM	#1
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Last 3 fingers on clutch? Does anyone else use the last 3 fingers (Pink-Ring-Middle) on the clutch? I've found this to be the most comfortable, since the clutch lever doesn't have to be pulled in all the way to engage.

July 30th, 2013, 11:50 AM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	this is what i do. index and thumb stay around the bar. its like doing the "OK" with your hands. for the brake i use index and middle finger. __________________________________________________
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July 30th, 2013, 12:00 PM	#5
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	(me sitting at my desk trying to work fingers in this manor) Those three fingers don't operate well together for me, I can feel the ligaments/tendons whatever getting tight as I try to move them. Seems like a solid idea though. I use my whole hand for the clutch, never really had a reason not to on the ninja250. It is easy to stay loose on the bike and there is no need to hang on for dear life from neck breaking acceleration. On my dirtbike I use index finger or index plus middle though but it is completely different kind of riding. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	I use them all, helps keep blood flow. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

April 11th, 2015, 10:46 AM	#10
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July 30th, 2013, 11:55 AM	#4
Christofini ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Malaga, Spain Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	I generally use only my index finger on the clutch. When I up or downshift I just give it a quick tug. The rest of my hand rests on the handlebar. I do fist it when I'm stopped at a red light or plan to be stopped for a while, and not bothered to kick it in neutral. Same goes for my brake - index finger unless I'm stopped. This is with the OEM levers.

April 11th, 2015, 11:48 AM	#11
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	The pinky and ring finger are actually the strongest when it comes to grip. try it right now. Grip something and see how much tighter you can get with your pinky and ring fingers. this is why I've never understood why some people only use their index finger for the clutch.

April 11th, 2015, 12:36 PM	#12
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	First 2 for me, I'm also running shorty levers __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

April 11th, 2015, 04:06 PM	#14
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Even with adjusters I need all mine, most of the time. But, I have a size 6 hand. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

April 11th, 2015, 08:14 PM	#18
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I have XL hands, so it's no problem with the clutch, even with the upgraded HD clutch springs. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

April 12th, 2015, 02:43 AM	#19
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Thanks Wolf. Those levers you have are the ones I'm going to buy. Soo~ cheap and everyone seems to love them. __________________________________________________

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