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Pcmodeler
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 11:56 am: |
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Has anyone used any of the various clutch additions that reduce the amount of pressure needed to engage, such as this one from Trojan?
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Wheelsleaning
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:01 pm: |
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not here. Just ride more, your arm and wrist will get accustomed to it. I can hold my clutch in for a full red light with just 2 fingers, without even thinking about it. |
Enigma
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:43 pm: |
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Yep, been using one of those and does make a lot of difference over stock. Not had any problems with it in over 5000+ miles, |
Rigga
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 12:47 pm: |
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must have weak hands there enigma as its never been a problem for me......though the big 12 has more clutch plates than the little 9 |
Buellman39
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 01:16 pm: |
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I have a XB twelve and kind of like the clutch the way it is. In fact I just changed over to heavier springs on my ducati because when I bought the new one it was a easy pull model. It had no feeling to it at all. |
Dr_greg
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 02:16 pm: |
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Lubricate the cable! It's a little tedious, but it made a major difference in my clutch pull. |
Bud
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 02:27 pm: |
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i have seen a very nice hydrolic setup, no that i ever need it but it looks so nice, when ever i see it it speaks to me " buy me , buy me " well i wait for a while and buy the matching set, radial masterbrake and the radial clutch pump with it |
Wheelsleaning
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 03:04 pm: |
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DR: What lube do you recommend? |
Dr_greg
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 03:14 pm: |
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As far as lubricating the clutch cable, I just use my little oil can (motor oil) and---holding the cable as vertical as possible---keep squirting a little oil down through the tiny opening until it finally makes it all the way through. There are spray lubricants (not WD-40) that I've also used, but I forget the name (Tri-Flow?). Basically anything that's slippery helps. My XB-9R clutch pull is as easy as my son's R-6. And if you if have small hands like I do, an easy clutch does reduce fatigue during a long day's ride in the twisties. |
Wheelsleaning
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 03:34 pm: |
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I think graphite powder would work well too. Same used to lube door locks. |
Charlieboy6649
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 05:10 pm: |
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I took a good mechs advice and tried INOX. You won't be sorry, I wasn't. |
Bellsguns
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 05:19 pm: |
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stupid.... me what is inox? -------- where do you get it? thanks |
Wheelsleaning
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 05:20 pm: |
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Inox? Only sold @ Harley in California??? |
S2pengy
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 05:22 pm: |
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Graphite products like Dri-slide can build up at a bend or low point and trap dirt which will cause alot more problems especially like speedo cables.... Airlines are getting away from it for this reason... |
Steve_uk
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 06:30 pm: |
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PcModeler, my XB9S has one fitted. The clutch action is fine. I don't really notice or think about it, so it must be ok! |
Dragonbuell12r
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 08:34 pm: |
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The EZ-Pull version of the above won't fit in an XB model Buell trans. |
Bake
| Posted on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 11:04 pm: |
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Chain lube and a cable lubing tool, you should try my Laverdas clutch if you want to feel stiff!! |
Charlieboy6649
| Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 04:18 pm: |
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I bought it at my Harley Dealer. |
Along4theride
| Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 05:33 pm: |
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Stone Mtn HD took an easy pull clutch off a sportster, did a little grinding so it'd fit my XB and put it on my bike. I have about 1000 miles on it and LOVE it. My wrist used to hurt when I'd ride for any period of time and I haven't had an issue since. There is some guy who is always selling the easy pull mechanisms on Ebay. All it needs is a little grinding, which you can do yourself, from what I've been told. |
Gaz
| Posted on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 05:57 pm: |
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That'll be the Muller Power Clutch. I have one fitted and it definitely feels easier to me. Easy enough to fit etc too. |