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Old 12-06-2015, 02:45 PM
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Default '01 Ultra Classic Hydraulic Clutch Conversion

I just bought an '01 Ultra Classic trike and would like to put a reverse kit on it. I found a Baker F5R kit for a very good price but it is for a hydraulic clutch and mine is cable. Arthritis in my left hand makes it difficult for me to clutch, particularly holding it, and especially when wearing gloves so I was thinking a hydraulic clutch would be easier on me.

Could I install the Baker kit, a clutch master cylinder and hydraulic line or is there more to it? Would my controls mate up with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-HD-CH...VWABzt&vxp=mtr?

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Old 12-06-2015, 02:50 PM
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FWIW The Hydraulic Clutch ( generally ) requires as much ( if not more ) strength ( effort )to use than does the cable. Mark from Baker is a regular on this site and is always here on the weekdays. Good Luck.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
FWIW The Hydraulic Clutch ( generally ) requires as much ( if not more ) strength ( effort )to use than does the cable. Mark from Baker is a regular on this site and is always here on the weekdays. Good Luck.
I have personally never pulled a hydraulic clutch that was easier to pull than my cable unit.(FWIW)
 
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As stated above a Hydraulic does not guarantee lighter clutch pull. To answer your question , yes that master cylinder will work with our kit.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
As stated above a Hydraulic does not guarantee lighter clutch pull. To answer your question , yes that master cylinder will work with our kit.
Thanks Mark, are there any other stock hydraulic clutch parts that would be required to complete the conversion from cable to hydraulic?
 

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Originally Posted by TatumSporty
Thanks Mark, are there any other stock hydraulic clutch parts that would be required to complete the conversion from cable to hydraulic?
That should do it.
 
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