Hydraulic Clutch
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I don't know if they've changed much since I tried one several years back, but I was amazed at how much force it took to pull the clutch in compared to the cable system. Has anyone installed one recently?
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37137-07 TRANSMISSION SIDE COVER, CHROME
38881-08A CLUTCHLINE ASY,BRD'D
36819-07 PUSHROD, HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
36731-91 CLUTCH RELEASE PLATE ASSY
38744-09 MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMLY, POLISHED LEVER
71699-07 LOCKOUT SWITCH
The difference is the Master Cylinder Assembly, I used one from a kit for a TC-88. The one referenced here is for a V-Rod. Either will work.
The link referenced by Putnutt24 has some good information, & the parts list is mostly his. Don't pay too much attention to the misinformation about "harder pull", or "poor engagement position", because those are the results of poor installation. Correct installation, which is easy, results in easier & smoother pull & engagement. The change to hydraulic is one of the best changes I've made to my bike.
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Besides changing clutch lever and mount, routing the new hose, changing parts out on both sides of the transmission, you'll also probably have to remove the exhaust system depending on what pipes you have. Did it on my 03. Pull wasn't any easier than what you have now, but it was very smooth. Also nice not having to adjust the clutch or lube the clutch cable anymore. Not sure how an 03 system compares to one for a newer model.
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There are lots of positives to going to the Hydraulic system but easier pull is not typically one of them. Even on sport bikes.
However, you'll find most hydraulic systems on CVOs and I believe they have a stronger clutch spring so it's not apples and apples.
Put one on a non-CVO without the tighter clutch spring and it probably/maybe is an easier pull; although, it's hard to imagine anything being easier to pull than these new bikes.
lp
However, you'll find most hydraulic systems on CVOs and I believe they have a stronger clutch spring so it's not apples and apples.
Put one on a non-CVO without the tighter clutch spring and it probably/maybe is an easier pull; although, it's hard to imagine anything being easier to pull than these new bikes.
lp
Last edited by lp; May 7, 2011 at 05:47 PM. Reason: spee-elle-ing
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I put one on an '05 RK - made the clutch pull easy and smooth as butter. They are nice but I would not spend the $ on a late model bike as the pull is pretty easy, with the stock spring anyway.
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