switching to hydraulic clutch
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If retro fitting later parts you wanna check if the clutch itself is different, and also the cover footrpint (placing the gaskets on top of each other will show if the case will fit).
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Almost...they changed hand controls in 96...most you see will match the 96 up controls...you can get actuators to fit 87-06...so that is no problem. Put one on my bike, not super happy with it....does not have as much "feel" as a cable clutch...much more "on-off"...takes some getting used to it
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Now here's a topic I'm interested in... I have a nasty stiff clutch after installing all Barnett clutches and upgraded spring. Had to do it on my 88FXLR-c after making about 120hp to the wheel... Problem is the ole bear claw paws just don't have the same juice anymore. So I've been thinking about options, one being the hydraulic clutch... any help here is appreciated by me as well.
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Now here's a topic I'm interested in... I have a nasty stiff clutch after installing all Barnett clutches and upgraded spring. Had to do it on my 88FXLR-c after making about 120hp to the wheel... Problem is the ole bear claw paws just don't have the same juice anymore. So I've been thinking about options, one being the hydraulic clutch... any help here is appreciated by me as well.
So a short-list of possible solutions includes replacing your cable, fitting one of the effort reducing devices like a Clutchlite. In addition there is an inertia pressure plate, which increase clutch pressure as clutch rotational speed increases (hopefully someone who knows the brand will call by soon!).
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I installed a Barnett spring in my Evo, to cope with a tuned motor and had the same problem! I fitted a Clutchlite device that reduced effort to more acceptable levels, although it also compromised clutch adjustment (that shouldn't be a problem with your TC). However I subsequently replaced my stock cable with a Diamondback and the improvement was so good I removed the Clutchlite.
So a short-list of possible solutions includes replacing your cable, fitting one of the effort reducing devices like a Clutchlite. In addition there is an inertia pressure plate, which increase clutch pressure as clutch rotational speed increases (hopefully someone who knows the brand will call by soon!).
So a short-list of possible solutions includes replacing your cable, fitting one of the effort reducing devices like a Clutchlite. In addition there is an inertia pressure plate, which increase clutch pressure as clutch rotational speed increases (hopefully someone who knows the brand will call by soon!).
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You've reminded me of another option, the EFM Auto Clutch that may be worth looking into, although that is a different technology to what I had in mind. There is also the Rekluse.
Rivera make a centrifugal clutch, but there is another brand I can't recall at present. We'll get there eventually!
Rivera make a centrifugal clutch, but there is another brand I can't recall at present. We'll get there eventually!
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Found it! There is a factory SE variable pressure clutch, but the one I have been looking for is the AIM. Got there in the end! Should give you some homework to read up....