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I have just managed to ride the Electra X(ish) for thirty miles and did not miss one gear change of find a false neutral.
This despite excruciating pain in my left (gear changing) leg.
I may treat myself to a single malt whisky.

This is why I really want a RHS gear lever. Many, many years ago I broke my left ankle, it's got reduced range of movement, I've moved the gear lever on its splines to help but still have to lift my knee to operate it. Plus I do find left-foot, right-hand braking more balanced. Would the indian heel-toe lever help? Cheers!

I expect you were being more deliberate with the change, not wanting to do it twice and aggravate the leg..

I find i keep the pressure on the lever until after the clutch has been released, sometimes feel it click in more securely when normally you just know it would have jumped out again just as you wind on the throttle,,,, (does that make any sense).
I also find 1st gear easier to locate from standstill by hooking upwards with the heel, (RH shift) old trick to keep the polished toe caps in good order on the army boots..

I'm suffering with screwmatics, trying to keep the throttle open can be painful after a while, tempted to get one of those lever gadgets that rest the wrist or failing that get the old Doherty type with friction screw, trouble is what to do with the starter button..

Enjoy your wee dram Papa..

Gwilly, I fitted our hosts "heel and toe" gear lever, which has relieved the pressure on my left ankle and knee considerably and it also makes selecting neutral from 1st when at a standstill a lot easier.

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Myself, Tornado and Kevin have an understanding. I make deliberate gear changes, they don't find false neutrals. The added bonus with Kevin is that you can flick him from 1st to neutral at a junction,, well not 'flick', but a slight pressure and 'click' YAY!









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Gwilly, the lever gadgets are great. My wrist used to ache after a few hours before I fitted one but now I have no problem.

I suggest pulling the gearbox apart and having a good look, they have to be in there somewhere. I never leave home without them.

Gwilly I use these on all four of our motorcycles. They are easy to adjust whilst on the move, once you develop the knack. I could not ride any distance at all without using one. (It must be an old picture because they are not allowed to be called a throttle rocker any more due to a legal action by an American company who own the name and produce a fixed version that requires tools to adjust.)

That's the type I use - brilliant.

Well a product endorsement if ever there was, thanks Pete and Papa..

Just had a quick browse and it seems to be either Cramp Buster or Throttle Rocker, the latter is universal fit and uses Velcro..

Does it loosen off after a while or within reason stays were its fitted?

Don't think Mr H sells them so will check the auction site.. gwilly