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Offline edd3647

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Heavy clutch.
« on: July 04, 2020, 23:10:50 »
I don't know if it is just me and the 2007 Strom I have  :shrug: but I find the clutch really heavy after a good days use. I'm talking several hours in the saddle. Has anyone fitted an after-market clutch reservoir unit to give a much lighter feel by any chance? Thanks in advance  :bow-blue:
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Re: Heavy clutch.
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2020, 09:13:45 »
From memory I think the older Vees had a slightly heavy clutch but not enough annoy you.
First of all, check everything is working as it should, the clutch lever and the master cylinder piston should be moving freely, the slave cylinder might be dirty and not moving as it should, same goes for the push rod, it can get rather cruddy in that area with chain lube.

The only upgrade you can do is replace the hose , it's probably original.
I found replacing it with a Goodridge hose improved it a lot. 
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Re: Heavy clutch.
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2020, 18:56:54 »
Hi fella, thanks for advice  :bow-blue:. Will check parts and get decent new hose!  :lala:
Cagiva SuperCity > ZX6RJ1 & F650GS > DL1000 K2 > R1200GS (SHITE!) > DL1000 K7 & CB400F & DRZ400 SM > DL1000 K7 & 1975 CB400F & MSX 125 GROM & 1962 Li 125