Thanks for advice Daz.  I have another solution though - I shall be going on my Fazer!
 
 Two main reasons for this:
 
 1) The number of clutch operations will not result in chronic wrist ache - the Fazer clutch plate/basket life is much greater than that of the Duke and cheaper to maintain!
 
 2) I have taken the rear footrests off the Duke and fitted rearsets, etc. so my other half can only ride bareback now - I dont mind, but she seems to have a problem doing this sort of thing (can't understand why - she is just being unreasonable me thinks)!
 
 Cheers, may see you there?