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hydraulic clutch

#1 PostAuthor: bob fell » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:08 pm

Has anyone converted their clutch to be hydraulic instead of cable? I know it can be done as I saw a Z1B with this done several years ago, is there a kit or anything or is it just a matter of getting all the bits and doing it.

it would make it easier to ride in heavy traffice etc and less stress on the wrist

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#2 PostAuthor: z1bman » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:22 pm

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#3 PostAuthor: Taffus » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:22 pm

search for Falk Stumm on here or ebay he does a great conversion kit
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#4 PostAuthor: Padders » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:24 pm

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#6 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:08 pm

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#7 PostAuthor: chrisu » Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:20 pm

You know it makes sense

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#8 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:40 am

I fitted a Falk slave cylinder & ZX7R master cylinder to my Z1000.
In my opinion it's well worth doing if you want a smoother/lighter action.
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#9 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:46 am

Ginger Bear wrote:I fitted a Falk slave cylinder & ZX7R master cylinder to my Z1000.
In my opinion it's well worth doing if you want a smoother/lighter action.


+1 .... but with a ZRX m/cylinder .
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#10 PostAuthor: Jumbo » Fri Nov 23, 2012 10:47 am

As Mark says above with a ZRX master cylinder. This is what I did and also changed the brake master cylinder as these both have the bosses for the mirrors. As GB says a good conversion.
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#11 PostAuthor: RALPHARAMA » Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:28 pm

I fancied the idea of one of these for the shafter, but looking at the clutch actuator, it's pretty much a no, no. :(

I like the idea of the engineering; I reckon I could probably make one, but the clutch actuator is built into the front bevel box and I really can't be arsed to take that off again in the off chance that I could build something in. :cry:
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#12 PostAuthor: bob fell » Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:13 am

I contacted Falk and he got straight back to me, I`ve ordered the kit for 154 euro, cant wait to put it on

thanks for the advice guy`s

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#13 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:39 am

You won't be disappointed Bob. Make sure you let us know how you get on.
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#14 PostAuthor: jimmock » Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:55 am

I once fitted an air assisted clutch booster from a DAF 2800 onto my Yamaha XS250.

It worked well.
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#15 PostAuthor: bob fell » Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:08 pm

I received the clutch kit I`m impressed it looks good quality, I will hopefully fit it next weekend, I will keep you posted

Bob


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