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Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:54 am
by juggernaut
Hi
I'm wanting to make the act of pulling the clutch as easy as possible, I'm going to order a venhill or similar cable shortly and was wondering what was the best idea for replacing the clutches plates.

Am I best getting a standard replacement EBC clutch or going for their Kevlar plates?

It's not that the standard action is a pain, I'd just like to improve it.

I have seen the nc24 hydraulic clutch link mod, but don't currently have the cash or inclination to go that far in to it.


Cheers
Luke

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:59 am
by bikemonkey
Clutch action should be smooth with a cable that's in good condition. The clutch is always going to be heavier than modern bikes unless you fit the hydraulic IMO.

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:09 am
by juggernaut
Thanks
Would a Kevlar ebc clutch be a harder pull?

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:28 am
by bikemonkey
I wouldn't think the type of plates would have any effect on how hard the clutch is, just the amount/strength of clutch springs you have in there.

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:17 am
by Neosophist
Plates won't affect it, only the springs.

Why not get a Honda clutch cable?

A new one will make it smooth to pull.

Set the clutch up properly and replace any plates / frictions that are worn and make sure there are no grooves in the basket fingers.

Use clean new oil and it should be nice

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:21 am
by juggernaut
Ok, thanks for the advice new cable on the way, will take the clutch plates out and check them at the weekend

Re: Making Clutch action silky?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:46 am
by krisztian_andre
Changing the clutch lever to a new well greased one made a big difference on mine.