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Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« on: April 30, 2007, 07:06:58 PM »
I just brought home my new bike yesterday after waiting for seven months!  It was worth the wait, I LOVE it!!  :orange: I have a problem though that my hands are sore today after riding yesterday, especially the clutch hand.  Is there something I can install to make the clutch easier to pull in?  My old bike had an 'easy clutch' installed in it, but I don't know that I can install it on this bike as it already has a hydraulic clutch?   Or is there something that can be done to narrow the space between the clutch and the grip so I don't have to stretch so far to pull in the clutch?  Thanks!
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2007, 11:36:25 PM »
Congrats on you new scoot, looks gr8t in Red.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2007, 05:53:52 AM »
fxdlgrl,  Are the handlebars too forward for you?  Do you need to have something to pull them back to you?  I thought my clutch was stiffer than the Road King was that had the easy clutch on it, but I got used to it one ride.  If there is a fix, one of these wise guys around here will have an answer quick, I am sure.  I used to work in Vancouver, live in Burnaby for a big part of my life.  Are you joining us for the Nelson CVO get together?  It is in your back yard.   :cherry:
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2007, 10:46:33 PM »
fxdlgrl, Congrats on the new ride! You might want to search to see if the clutch\brake levers can be replaced with ones that don't curve out as much... or grow longer nails. LOL
Cheers!
 
 
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2007, 10:48:53 PM »
You will get used to that clutch pull pretty quickly.  A few years ago I bought a Deuce and the clutch pull was killing me after the first day or two, but then I got used to it and never thought about it again.
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2007, 10:59:00 PM »
Sweet looking scoot!

Adjust the bars back and it will make the clutch seem easier to engage.

You also will probably need a new toothbrush to get the bugs out of your teeth (due to the big grin you'll have while riding)

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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2007, 04:57:21 AM »
Sore hands may be a sign of throttle twist. This is caused by rotating  the throttle on a bike that really goes and causes you to hold on tight.  :orange: You may need to adjust your bars as others have already stated. Most likely after a few rides it will just go away. I love the look of the SE Dyna and know you will be very happy with your new bike. Welcome from Texas!
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2007, 09:19:11 AM »
Thanks for letting me know about Nelson!  It is such a beautiful area to ride around.  I'll have to see about getting time off work.  Shouldn't be too much of a problem...  my boss has a CVO too  ;D

I bought a solo seat for the bike and am having it customized a bit so that it pushes me forward a couple more inches so hopefully the handlebars will be a bit easier to reach (also the forward controls) and will help with the sore hands!  I am picking it up today and will let you know how it works.

Thanks to everybody for the welcome and suggestions!!
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2007, 10:44:26 PM »
Quote from: fxdlgrl on May 05, 2007, 09:19:11 AM
Thanks for letting me know about Nelson!  It is such a beautiful area to ride around.  I'll have to see about getting time off work.  Shouldn't be too much of a problem...  my boss has a CVO too  ;D

I bought a solo seat for the bike and am having it customized a bit so that it pushes me forward a couple more inches so hopefully the handlebars will be a bit easier to reach (also the forward controls) and will help with the sore hands!  I am picking it up today and will let you know how it works.

Thanks to everybody for the welcome and suggestions!!

Welcome from across the pond.  Great looking bike.

Hope you can make Nelson, its gonna be fun  :2vrolijk_21:

Oh, and you can invite the boss if you like............ :) 
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2007, 10:47:14 PM »
Congrats on a great purchase. Gorgeous Bike

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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2007, 11:22:20 PM »
fxdlgrl congratulations on the new bike. :2vrolijk_21:

Time for a tennis ball and some hand exercises. :orange:
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2007, 05:45:29 AM »
Sweet scoot and gratz.  I really like the color too.  Regarding the pull and your hands hurting, along with getting used to it your forearms and grip strength will get much stronger so careful how tightly you grab...uh...um...well you know.   :P :thumbsup:

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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2007, 10:45:28 AM »
Congrats on the bike. Best cure for sore hand = lots of ridin...

ride safe
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2007, 06:57:44 PM »
Just noticed, silver calipers on a black motor.

Sort of like the black/silver rear bagger calipers?!
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Re: Whooo Hoooo, Just brought home my new FXDSE :-)
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2007, 07:23:09 PM »
Hi Hon
Great looking bike, I always loved the Springer, I had a Heritage Springer which I traded in for a SERK, how I miss that damn bike. :orange:
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