size is everything

[paprika]

I must have very small hands as I can't easily reach the indicator switch without actually taking my hand off the grip.. Obviously this is not ideal especially when changing the indicator from right to left coming off a roundabout. We're trying to think how the switch could be adapted - any ideas / experiences are welcomed!

[chunk166]

you could try gluing a piece of plastic to the switch,making it stick out more to the left, like an extention, maybe about an inch or so would do it. hope this helps you.

ray

[amorti]

stop holding on too tight?

[paprika]

need to hold on with at least one hand don't I??!
The plastic idea is certainly a possibility.. was looking at this mouldable plastic stuff in Maplin's..

[amorti]

What I mean is, you don't need to have the handlebar gripped tight in your hand while pressing the indicator switch. And you shouldn't have the clutch in while pressing the switch either. It'd be better if you indicate before you have to think about the clutch or the corner, though I appreciate when going right through a roundabout that'd be tough. This means you can just keep your finger tips on the bar and slide your thumb across to the switch. Also, give riding with no hands a try*, just so you know that letting go doesn't instantly mean you fall off.

Anyway, in honesty, it's probably something you should get your head around, as all modern bikes (with exceptions like BMW) have basically the same switchgear layout and proportions, so you'll either need to get used to it or bodge every bike you ever get.

Carefully about no hands going down through 40mph as some D6's including mine get a little wobble. Still, easily correctable.

[General Gman]

Sleep with your hands in a grow-bag