Seriously, I don't know why he said hydraulic is easier. I never had a hydraulic clutch but now on my vfr800 it is and it's significantly harder to pull thab my two other cable clutches on my ninja 500 and drz400
can aprillia rsv4 clutch cable be upgrade to use with magura hydraulic kits ?.. im tired of clutch cable breaking and have to lube it regularly during winter.
I definetely recommend the magura kit to anyone doing enduro/off road technical stuff. Not only is it easier to pull, but when your clutch overheats when using it, for example to climb a very technical section, it continuesly auto-adjusts and you get always all the travel you have.
I switched to a hydraulic clutch when upgrading the brake master cylinder on my KTM Duke 390 12K miles ago. I used Frando components from Taiwan and it really works well. I used to have to adjust my clutch mid-ride because the engagement point would change as the engine heated-up and then again when it was cold but not any more : )
I recently converted my bikes clutch to hydraulic using the Magura kit. It reduced effort, improved feel, and control,, plus it self adjusts. It only took a few minutes to install.
Well, I guess dual-shock suspension system offers a more comfortable ride (Custom bikes) and single-shock systems can produce more stability, especially at high speeds (e.g. MotoGP, World SuperBike)....
I have and had bikes with both. I have had a clutch cable end come off and had a slave cylinder seal spring a leak (at 97,000 miles and 40 years of age). In the end, neither were overly difficult to replace, and both required removing stuff to do so. As far as cheaper to repair... I question that. A Master or Slave cylinder rebuild kit costs around the same as a cable, and can take just a few minutes to do if the bore or piston isn't screwed up. I have a preference for Hydraulic, but I also flush/bleed the system at the start of every riding season.
You can order a different one on the wast internet or simply on ebay. I had one from ebay on my last bike, no problem, easy pull and worked perfect for over 2 years (sold the bike so i don't know how it lasted after 2 years) The conversion costed me $28 so definitely worth the money if you can find the same one or something in that class
there is a lot, a lot of universal hydraulic clutch set that can be applied to almost any bike. these type of kit doesn't really need specific to each bike afterall, because they're attached to a handle bar which is have a universal size for all bike, not like footpeg for example, which is specific for each bike.
why would you want that on the cb500? that bike has one of the easiest clutch pulls ive ever experienced. i mean its so easy that the first time i pulled it, i smacked it into the grip and looked down to make sure its connected with the engine
I've owned bikes with both types of clutch lever system and always prefer the 'feel' of a cable. The engagement point is easier to find and it's easier to modulate right at that point in my opinion. But everyone is different I suppose!
In my experience cable is more reliable however I appreciate having hydraulic in my motorcycle. Makes the driving easier specially ok city where clutch is used often.
From a physics standpoint, they are both mechanical systems. They just use different means to transfer force. Dunno why they call cable mechanical and the hydraulic just that. They are both mechanical, one relies on tension and the other on pressure.
I have heard that you shouldnt lube your clutch cable, the teflon layer will then get damaged and after that you HAVE to lube it periodically, I guess lube will also attract dirt which means you then also have to lube it to keep it going. Only cables I have lubed where getting worse quick and I have never lubed any new cable and they are just as good as day one.
Most lubes are bad for plastic. Maybe there are PTFE ones which wont damage the sleeve. I have tried different silicone spray lubes, but those have a strong solvent that damages plastic and rubber. It would be good finding something that works well.
Rider For Life lowering a motorcycle... only two possible pros, looks if you're into the lowered look and rider fitment for the vertically challenged riders. The rest are all cons.... it cost money to lower a bike, reduces performance, and reduces safety. You'll scrape parts on the pavement much sooner in corners with a lowered bike thus making it easier to wreck.
I've had the clutch cable break on me once, and getting home was a nightmare with the stop start traffic as I'd have to push along with my feet to get some momentum before shifting to first.
Another (minor) drawback of cable clutch is that the clutch pull varies as you turn the bars. With full lock in tight low speed maneuvers, it can be harder to be consistent with slipping the clutch as you turn the bars.
For us normies in cars, a cable clutch pedal moves as freely as the accelerator, and makes you wonder why any manufacturer thought hydraulic clutches in a manual road car was a good idea.
A cable clutch can as easily be "amplified" as a hydraulic clutch. The reason it is harder to pull is because it has more friction. This is also why a cable clutch is slightly easier to hold than to pull
I feel like the hydralic clutch system is safer overall because if it was failing, you would most likely notice a leak somewhere before it would go out. With a cable clutch system, a weak spot would be harder to notice in my opinion, and as soon as that weak point breaks, you can't use clutch lever. I've had a throttle cable break on me before while I was riding. Though it likely could have been prevented by lubing, I didn't notice anything signs of the cable about to fail moments before it happened. Fortunately it didn't happen while I was going straight and was able to pull over immediately. A clutch cable breaking probably wouldn't be as dangerous because you wouldn't use it while turning, but it could certainly throw you off.
no one ever talks about the downsides of hydraulic, they unbleed when your bike falls over, your fluid needs to be changed and checked and topped off, seals in masters and slaves go bad, hoses go bad, lines leak, fittings break, etc etc, its more complex less reliable and more expensive, when your smash your handlebars down in the dirt on your adventure ride would you rather have a fragile master cylinder and a fragile banjo fitting or a simple robust cable? Yes ive tried magura setups and they suck too, bleeding thick mineral oil is a literal nightmare.
Hydraulic is much harder to modulate than cable. That is why it is much more popular for applications, like dirt bikes, where clutch modulation is important.
I have osteoarthritis issues in my wrist/thumb area and was wondering if anyone could advise if converting my bikes to hydraulic clutch system would be easier and lighter in operation? Cheers... Interesting video.
Awesome video as always! And Ari my front brakes are stiff as wood. There's no braking effect for a quarter of the play and you really have to press hard because there's so much resistance after this point. There's absolutely no feedback. What's wrong with it and how can I fix this?
Take your calipers off, pump the breaks to check the piston action. If they don’t come out smoothly and evenly pump them out and clean / regrease the piston and seal. Bleed them all the way through with fresh fluid and install new (quality) pads. Your brakes should work like new.
I rode a HD road glide the other day and I couldn’t get used to the hydraulic clutch because the catch zone was way far out and my fingers barely caught on at the end so I was more likely to drop the clutch and spin a wheelie...jk but if HD stock clutch could of at least offered a way to modulate the distance I would of have been happier with my small hand and fingers
Hey could you guys do a quick vid on how to properly tie down a motorcycle on a three rail trailer? Two buddies and I are taking a week long trip at the end of May and want to take our bikes with us but we don't want to damage the suspension while trailering them. The bikes are a 97 KLR 650, an 05 FZ6, and an 06 F4I
Ari my man, you are my saviour. Can you please be a cooler and better looking dude than Zach by making a how to video on bleeding the hydraulic system? Mine lost pressure somehow and I tried to bleed it like I do with the brakes - which I successfully manage quite often, but it didn't work. I tried for half an hour and no pressure at all, then I rode clutchless all the way to the garage and they fixed it within minutes. Unfortunately they didn't want to show me how. I really appreciate if you can show me how to bleed the hydraulic system in case it loses pressure again
Any conversion kit to go to cable? Found out the hard way that hydraulic can not be adjusted closer to the handlebars on the clutch side even after buying aftermarket levers. 😢
My hand starts shaking now when holding in the clutch lever when shifting and I wondered if having the clutch lever adjust so the clutch lever was closer to the hand grip would help or is there something that you know of that I can use to help me depress the clutch lever in and hold it in and then release it while shifting making it easier for me to shift.
Hi guys big fan of the channel! Would be nice to have a video about different configurations of parallel twins, regarding the crankshaft angle, 360°, 180°, 270° how does that work? Thanks and keep the videos coming, they're awesome!
Changing a cable is a lot easier and cheaper than rebuilding a slave and/or master cylinder and/or hose and bleeding the clutch system, that's the difference to me I now have a bike with a hydraulic clutch and I was ecstatic about it... until it failed! I definitely prefer the feel of a hydraulic clutch, but I'm not rich and I have to work on my own bikes so unless I win the lottery or become rich by some means this is my first and last hydraulic clutch!
Leslie Forsdyke im going through the trouble of a hydraulic clutch fail right now. It's horrible. Never getting a bike with a hydraulic clutch ever again. Nope.
Guitar Demo Vlogs truthfully it's easier than a brake rebuild but a cable is a lot easier than a hose, plus you don't have the hassle of bleeding a new hose which sucks, theres nothing difficult about it, buy it's tedius!
Okay so. I’m looking into changing the transmission in my 74 corvette to a tremec 6 speed. Which would be best? Hydraulic or cable? Which would last longer?
What do Diavels use? I just pulled one and it felt better than boob. It definitely wasnt cable but there was no master cylinder either. Are there electronic clutches?
Had a problem with the hydraulic clutch on my k7 gsxr 1000 on the track yesterday, coming up to the end of the straight at 170+ and the clutch wouldn't disengage! Bled it and havn't had an issue since no signs of any leaks so how did air get in there?
as a former motorcycle mechanic ive pulled a lot of different clutches and i call that easy pull statement with the hydraulic clutch BS! the lightest clutch pulls are well maintained cable clutches. the heaviest are badly maintained ones. so if your clutch is somehow hard to pull, lube the cable. if that doesnt help, replace it. for most bikes thats around 30 bucks and done in 5 to 10 minutes. cable maintenance is really easy and only rarely you need tools or get your fingers dirty. hydraulic clutches on the other hand... especially the magura ones are often troublesome and if they fail and youre out in the middle of nowhere, good luck if you dont have the right tools/replacement parts with you. ive never pulled a hydraulic clutch that i would consider an easy pull. also i find that hydraulic clutches are less transparent and give less feedback so i really dont see a reason why you would want a hydraulic clutch. am i missing something?
To think again my nearly 10 years old bike never been sent for servicing the brake oil. it shows that hydraulic clutch is also reliable compared to cables.
I have a 2004 Fjr1300 and have a stiff clutch pull. Even after flushing the hydraulic clutch I did not notice any difference. Is there anything else I should do? Someone mentioned soaking the clutch plate in oil.
I had my Harley engine upsized. I then needed a new clutch to contain the torque. This led to needing a hydraulic clutch, to avoid hand fatigue. My issue now is, the hydraulic clutch, doesn’t engage until my clutch lever is further out, than I prefer. In slow speed maneuvering, my grip is compromised due to the clutch lever position. Any suggestion on how to change the position of the clutch lever engagement?
Best clutch I've ever used was a hydraulic on a 07 cbr1000. Ive owned a cbr600 f41 and a 11 gsxr 750. I've rode gsxr 600s, r6s and a s1000rr. Would definitely take the cbr1000 just on smoothness out of all of those bikes.
Helpful video, surely will be difficult to avail the kit in India. In Addition would like a comparison between normal bearings and ceramic bearings in motorcycle.
I recently upgraded the exhaust system on my 2017 Kawasaki z 900 after riding it for 2000 kms and also had a Power commander 5 installed, I would like to know if a power commander causes any long term damage to the motorcycle engine.
Depends on what map that PCV is running. The device itself isn't going to hurt anything; if it malfunctions it reverts to the stock fuel and ignition map.
Hi Ari, what is that tool that you use in the video to lubricate the clutch cable? So far I have been using a syringe with meedle, but your tool looks much more effective and professional.
when I was a dispatch rider (riding the classic dispatch bike a Kawa GT550) I had a second cable threaded in position , a quick swap if the one in use broke .. doing 750 miles a week meant it would happen
I have a 2013 HONDA CB 1100 with 950 miles only. But whenever I put first gear on it makes a loud shifting noice like( Thakkk) but all other gears are shift smoothly and there is no problem to turning it back into neautral. Please advice if its normal or something is going on with it
My 1985 Honda VF500F came factory with a hydraulic clutch. I had never seen one in person before. I was pretty confused when I saw 2 brake fluid reservoirs
Hi i own ducati monster 821 with quick shifter..and planning to put ducabike clutch cover for that i have to install hydraulic clutch....will the quick shifter work better with hydraulic clutch or ne other pros and cons?
Do you know what would be the cause of the lever not fully engaging the clutch? One of my bikes had a hydraulic clutch and I've bled it 100 times but when i turn on the bike, hold the lever and go into first the bike jumps forward and dies, its feels like the clutch is not in all the way in, even though the lever is fully pressed down. Any ideas?
Cable set-up is lighter. But hey if I was concerned with shaving weight I would reduce my doughnut intake
BritishBiker Philippines
Mmmmm doNots ;)
Yeah I've heard it's about a 10th off 1/4 mile time per 5mm reduction in diameter of the donut intake. It's a velocity thing.
@@Pooooooops no it's a calorie thing
Many people assemble the hydraulic clutch with the wrong slave cylinder so their clutch would be much heavier than their stock mechanical clutch
Seriously, I don't know why he said hydraulic is easier. I never had a hydraulic clutch but now on my vfr800 it is and it's significantly harder to pull thab my two other cable clutches on my ninja 500 and drz400
When you mentioned the Hymec conversion, I imagined a very messy and involved job, but that system looks brilliant!
I bought the cable lube tool and bought the bike with hydraulic clutch :)
Use it wit your throttle cables(or your ExUP or any powervalve, hahaha)
@Ruby Rose. Yes, exactly my thoughts. The only cable there is on the bike :-D
Lmao
@@ruikazane5123 and then its throttle by wire
under normal circumstances, it seems like hydraulic works better. lighter pull and more consistent modulation
I've had plenty of failures with both kinds. That Magura conversion looks sweet as hell!
can aprillia rsv4 clutch cable be upgrade to use with magura hydraulic kits ?.. im tired of clutch cable breaking and have to lube it regularly during winter.
I definetely recommend the magura kit to anyone doing enduro/off road technical stuff. Not only is it easier to pull, but when your clutch overheats when using it, for example to climb a very technical section, it continuesly auto-adjusts and you get always all the travel you have.
I switched to a hydraulic clutch when upgrading the brake master cylinder on my KTM Duke 390 12K miles ago. I used Frando components from Taiwan and it really works well. I used to have to adjust my clutch mid-ride because the engagement point would change as the engine heated-up and then again when it was cold but not any more : )
This is exactly how I feel after upgraded to the hydraulic one !!!!
I recently converted my bikes clutch to hydraulic using the Magura kit. It reduced effort, improved feel, and control,, plus it self adjusts. It only took a few minutes to install.
Prolink Suspension Vs. Monoshock Vs. DualShock
prolink is exclusive technology of honda, what do you mean maybe a "linkage suspension".
Meh. We don't need a video on these. They're just different ways of transmitting force into your shock.
dualshock is playstation controller
@Daniel bhahahahaha, you made my day bruh
Well, I guess dual-shock suspension system offers a more comfortable ride (Custom bikes) and single-shock systems can produce more stability, especially at high speeds (e.g. MotoGP, World SuperBike)....
I have and had bikes with both. I have had a clutch cable end come off and had a slave cylinder seal spring a leak (at 97,000 miles and 40 years of age). In the end, neither were overly difficult to replace, and both required removing stuff to do so. As far as cheaper to repair... I question that. A Master or Slave cylinder rebuild kit costs around the same as a cable, and can take just a few minutes to do if the bore or piston isn't screwed up. I have a preference for Hydraulic, but I also flush/bleed the system at the start of every riding season.
That hydraulic lever mod is quite interesting.
Sadly, it is not available for my '17 CB500F yet.
You can order a different one on the wast internet or simply on ebay. I had one from ebay on my last bike, no problem, easy pull and worked perfect for over 2 years (sold the bike so i don't know how it lasted after 2 years)
The conversion costed me $28 so definitely worth the money if you can find the same one or something in that class
there is a lot, a lot of universal hydraulic clutch set that can be applied to almost any bike. these type of kit doesn't really need specific to each bike afterall, because they're attached to a handle bar which is have a universal size for all bike, not like footpeg for example, which is specific for each bike.
why would you want that on the cb500? that bike has one of the easiest clutch pulls ive ever experienced. i mean its so easy that the first time i pulled it, i smacked it into the grip and looked down to make sure its connected with the engine
I installed a magura hydraulic clutch on my klr650. One of the best upgrades ever.
I love your videos dude. It helps me learn a lot about bikes
Thanks!
That's the idea! Glad you're enjoying and learning from MC Garage.
I've owned bikes with both types of clutch lever system and always prefer the 'feel' of a cable. The engagement point is easier to find and it's easier to modulate right at that point in my opinion. But everyone is different I suppose!
Thanks again!
Never stop making these videos
Props for showing the magura replacement clutch. That's pretty cool.
In my experience cable is more reliable however I appreciate having hydraulic in my motorcycle. Makes the driving easier specially ok city where clutch is used often.
From a physics standpoint, they are both mechanical systems. They just use different means to transfer force. Dunno why they call cable mechanical and the hydraulic just that. They are both mechanical, one relies on tension and the other on pressure.
I have heard that you shouldnt lube your clutch cable, the teflon layer will then get damaged and after that you HAVE to lube it periodically, I guess lube will also attract dirt which means you then also have to lube it to keep it going. Only cables I have lubed where getting worse quick and I have never lubed any new cable and they are just as good as day one.
because teflon is a solid lubrication
put any other lube in will wash away these teflon
Most lubes are bad for plastic. Maybe there are PTFE ones which wont damage the sleeve. I have tried different silicone spray lubes, but those have a strong solvent that damages plastic and rubber.
It would be good finding something that works well.
OMG exactly the lesson I needed today! now i know that i can stop looking for the clutch cable replacement how to video for my r1150gs. thank you!
When I heard you say "Speaking of engagement...", I thought that was going to be a segue to a personal comment. =)
I just love how simple your videos are, tackling everyday complex questions ! Great Channel MC Garage :D Keep Rocking
How about explain about lowering links used to lower motorcycle,it's cons and pros
this right here lowering links, i would love pros and cons how they work wicked suggestion rider for life
Good suggestion, we'll put it on the list.
Ari Henning great
It's how about explaining lowering links,my bad on the typing,damn it
Rider For Life lowering a motorcycle... only two possible pros, looks if you're into the lowered look and rider fitment for the vertically challenged riders. The rest are all cons.... it cost money to lower a bike, reduces performance, and reduces safety. You'll scrape parts on the pavement much sooner in corners with a lowered bike thus making it easier to wreck.
Great video bro. Plain, simple explanations. Thank u!
Another cool video to learn about bike mechanic... I love MC Garage! :)
Thanks a lot for your work!
That Hymec system is nice. However, it is only available for very few bikes and it is EXTREMELY expensive for what it is :-(
I've had the clutch cable break on me once, and getting home was a nightmare with the stop start traffic as I'd have to push along with my feet to get some momentum before shifting to first.
Another (minor) drawback of cable clutch is that the clutch pull varies as you turn the bars. With full lock in tight low speed maneuvers, it can be harder to be consistent with slipping the clutch as you turn the bars.
Keep up the good work, Ari! Greetings from the Philippines
Thanks for the great information I have a hydraulic clutch on a 28 year old bike that's only had to be fixed once they are awesome.
From ROMANIA with LOVE. 😎🤘
Can you make a video about disk and drum brakes
You guys are incredible. ALWAYS excellent videos about important stuff. Thanks a lot!
For us normies in cars, a cable clutch pedal moves as freely as the accelerator, and makes you wonder why any manufacturer thought hydraulic clutches in a manual road car was a good idea.
Feather-weight feel.
Hydraulic is better
A cable clutch can as easily be "amplified" as a hydraulic clutch. The reason it is harder to pull is because it has more friction. This is also why a cable clutch is slightly easier to hold than to pull
Your videos are always fun to watch
I feel like the hydralic clutch system is safer overall because if it was failing, you would most likely notice a leak somewhere before it would go out. With a cable clutch system, a weak spot would be harder to notice in my opinion, and as soon as that weak point breaks, you can't use clutch lever.
I've had a throttle cable break on me before while I was riding. Though it likely could have been prevented by lubing, I didn't notice anything signs of the cable about to fail moments before it happened. Fortunately it didn't happen while I was going straight and was able to pull over immediately. A clutch cable breaking probably wouldn't be as dangerous because you wouldn't use it while turning, but it could certainly throw you off.
Great informative video as usual. Keep on making them please.
I was just thinking about doing this conversion - how convenient!
now i know the difference ;)thanks you mc garage
no one ever talks about the downsides of hydraulic, they unbleed when your bike falls over, your fluid needs to be changed and checked and topped off, seals in masters and slaves go bad, hoses go bad, lines leak, fittings break, etc etc, its more complex less reliable and more expensive, when your smash your handlebars down in the dirt on your adventure ride would you rather have a fragile master cylinder and a fragile banjo fitting or a simple robust cable? Yes ive tried magura setups and they suck too, bleeding thick mineral oil is a literal nightmare.
I have hydraulic on my TL1000R and cable for my zx6r. I loooove my hydraulic clutch!
Hydraulic is much harder to modulate than cable. That is why it is much more popular for applications, like dirt bikes, where clutch modulation is important.
Thanks for this video! Great job MC Garage!
can u make a video on Choosing the chain sprocket setup????
types of chain???
Thanks for the video you made, I was actually thinking this from couple of weeks
finally ... mc garage
I have osteoarthritis issues in my wrist/thumb area and was wondering if anyone could advise if converting my bikes to hydraulic clutch system would be easier and lighter in operation?
Cheers... Interesting video.
Awesome video as always! And Ari my front brakes are stiff as wood. There's no braking effect for a quarter of the play and you really have to press hard because there's so much resistance after this point. There's absolutely no feedback. What's wrong with it and how can I fix this?
You bled and put new brake fluid in?
What pads are you running? Are they in good shape? Are you using a cheapo aftermarket brake lever?
Get a girlfriend
Take your calipers off, pump the breaks to check the piston action. If they don’t come out smoothly and evenly pump them out and clean / regrease the piston and seal. Bleed them all the way through with fresh fluid and install new (quality) pads. Your brakes should work like new.
😄 what? A motorcycle mechanic girlfriend??
I rode a HD road glide the other day and I couldn’t get used to the hydraulic clutch because the catch zone was way far out and my fingers barely caught on at the end so I was more likely to drop the clutch and spin a wheelie...jk but if HD stock clutch could of at least offered a way to modulate the distance I would of have been happier with my small hand and fingers
Hey could you guys do a quick vid on how to properly tie down a motorcycle on a three rail trailer? Two buddies and I are taking a week long trip at the end of May and want to take our bikes with us but we don't want to damage the suspension while trailering them. The bikes are a 97 KLR 650, an 05 FZ6, and an 06 F4I
What is the diff. Between liquid ang oil cooled engine boss may you feature this thanks..
Honda CB1000R hydraulic clutch! 👍
Bonjour ! From France :)
Cool video, very informative !
This dude does curls before every video, lol, but great videos!
Ari my man, you are my saviour. Can you please be a cooler and better looking dude than Zach by making a how to video on bleeding the hydraulic system? Mine lost pressure somehow and I tried to bleed it like I do with the brakes - which I successfully manage quite often, but it didn't work. I tried for half an hour and no pressure at all, then I rode clutchless all the way to the garage and they fixed it within minutes. Unfortunately they didn't want to show me how. I really appreciate if you can show me how to bleed the hydraulic system in case it loses pressure again
Any conversion kit to go to cable? Found out the hard way that hydraulic can not be adjusted closer to the handlebars on the clutch side even after buying aftermarket levers. 😢
I love that intro
Thanks It really helps a lot.btw Im from Philippines.
Now i know why i love the clutch action on that FZ 750, but that R6 has more crunch
Finally! A conversion kit! How does the megura perform? Would you guys do a review video?
My hand starts shaking now when holding in the clutch lever when shifting and I wondered if having the clutch lever adjust so the clutch lever was closer to the hand grip would help or is there something that you know of that I can use to help me depress the clutch lever in and hold it in and then release it while shifting making it easier for me to shift.
I don't even own a bike and...after watching all your videos I think I can build one 😂
Hi guys big fan of the channel! Would be nice to have a video about different configurations of parallel twins, regarding the crankshaft angle, 360°, 180°, 270° how does that work? Thanks and keep the videos coming, they're awesome!
Changing a cable is a lot easier and cheaper than rebuilding a slave and/or master cylinder and/or hose and bleeding the clutch system, that's the difference to me I now have a bike with a hydraulic clutch and I was ecstatic about it... until it failed! I definitely prefer the feel of a hydraulic clutch, but I'm not rich and I have to work on my own bikes so unless I win the lottery or become rich by some means this is my first and last hydraulic clutch!
Leslie Forsdyke im going through the trouble of a hydraulic clutch fail right now. It's horrible. Never getting a bike with a hydraulic clutch ever again. Nope.
Guitar Demo Vlogs truthfully it's easier than a brake rebuild but a cable is a lot easier than a hose, plus you don't have the hassle of bleeding a new hose which sucks, theres nothing difficult about it, buy it's tedius!
Good stuff as always Ari. 🤙🤙
Okay so.
I’m looking into changing the transmission in my 74 corvette to a tremec 6 speed.
Which would be best? Hydraulic or cable?
Which would last longer?
I think the cable lets me feel the clutch actuation better. I've ridden with both and prefer cable :}
Good video as always tho. More please!!! :D
What about klx 150?.. Did magura make one for it?..
What do Diavels use? I just pulled one and it felt better than boob. It definitely wasnt cable but there was no master cylinder either. Are there electronic clutches?
excellent as usual!
request, make one about additives, fuel and oil
when, if, why, where,why,when,what? etc :)
I'm missing some of the parts that are retained after the conversion. Are here any kits that actually push the cross pin?
Had a problem with the hydraulic clutch on my k7 gsxr 1000 on the track yesterday, coming up to the end of the straight at 170+ and the clutch wouldn't disengage! Bled it and havn't had an issue since no signs of any leaks so how did air get in there?
as a former motorcycle mechanic ive pulled a lot of different clutches and i call that easy pull statement with the hydraulic clutch BS!
the lightest clutch pulls are well maintained cable clutches. the heaviest are badly maintained ones. so if your clutch is somehow hard to pull, lube the cable. if that doesnt help, replace it. for most bikes thats around 30 bucks and done in 5 to 10 minutes. cable maintenance is really easy and only rarely you need tools or get your fingers dirty.
hydraulic clutches on the other hand... especially the magura ones are often troublesome and if they fail and youre out in the middle of nowhere, good luck if you dont have the right tools/replacement parts with you.
ive never pulled a hydraulic clutch that i would consider an easy pull. also i find that hydraulic clutches are less transparent and give less feedback so i really dont see a reason why you would want a hydraulic clutch. am i missing something?
Please do a Super Tenere review. It's one of the Adventure bikes I'm actually considering as a step up from the DL650 for transcontinental rides.
To think again my nearly 10 years old bike never been sent for servicing the brake oil. it shows that hydraulic clutch is also reliable compared to cables.
Hi sir... does the Magura Hymec is universal for all bikes? I’m riding Honda Cb300r 2018 with front and back abs. Can fix onto my bike?
Can a video ... Of installation of cable to a hydraulic clutch...
That 46 helmet... love
I have a 2004 Fjr1300 and have a stiff clutch pull. Even after flushing the hydraulic clutch I did not notice any difference. Is there anything else I should do? Someone mentioned soaking the clutch plate in oil.
I had my Harley engine upsized. I then needed a new clutch to contain the torque. This led to needing a hydraulic clutch, to avoid hand fatigue. My issue now is, the hydraulic clutch, doesn’t engage until my clutch lever is further out, than I prefer. In slow speed maneuvering, my grip is compromised due to the clutch lever position. Any suggestion on how to change the position of the clutch lever engagement?
love these video. They are short sweet and very informative.
Best clutch I've ever used was a hydraulic on a 07 cbr1000. Ive owned a cbr600 f41 and a 11 gsxr 750. I've rode gsxr 600s, r6s and a s1000rr. Would definitely take the cbr1000 just on smoothness out of all of those bikes.
i love your videos..wish you could test some older and rarer bikes in this show..
Helpful video, surely will be difficult to avail the kit in India. In Addition would like a comparison between normal bearings and ceramic bearings in motorcycle.
Ari, can we have a video comparing dualshock and monoshock suspensions please? Thank you!
Thanks for that Magura link.
I recently upgraded the exhaust system on my 2017 Kawasaki z 900 after riding it for 2000 kms and also had a Power commander 5 installed, I would like to know if a power commander causes any long term damage to the motorcycle engine.
Depends on what map that PCV is running. The device itself isn't going to hurt anything; if it malfunctions it reverts to the stock fuel and ignition map.
Thanks Ari, for your prompt reply.
Hi Ari, what is that tool that you use in the video to lubricate the clutch cable?
So far I have been using a syringe with meedle, but your tool looks much more effective and professional.
when I was a dispatch rider (riding the classic dispatch bike a Kawa GT550) I had a second cable threaded in position , a quick swap if the one in use broke .. doing 750 miles a week meant it would happen
i am using a stunt puller...used by of off-roaders...it is cheap and practical...easy to maintain...
So pros and cons only pertaining to maintenance? Are there any other pros and construction not related to maintenance?
I have a 2013 HONDA CB 1100 with 950 miles only. But whenever I put first gear on it makes a loud shifting noice like( Thakkk) but all other gears are shift smoothly and there is no problem to turning it back into neautral. Please advice if its normal or something is going on with it
Can you change the lever after installing the kit?
can i install it on 125 cc honda stunner FI , i need a product like this one , to fit in my stunner, as its cluth is very hard .
My 1985 Honda VF500F came factory with a hydraulic clutch. I had never seen one in person before. I was pretty confused when I saw 2 brake fluid reservoirs
Hi i own ducati monster 821 with quick shifter..and planning to put ducabike clutch cover for that i have to install hydraulic clutch....will the quick shifter work better with hydraulic clutch or ne other pros and cons?
Do you know what would be the cause of the lever not fully engaging the clutch? One of my bikes had a hydraulic clutch and I've bled it 100 times but when i turn on the bike, hold the lever and go into first the bike jumps forward and dies, its feels like the clutch is not in all the way in, even though the lever is fully pressed down. Any ideas?
Do you have hydraulic clutch system for Bajaj Avenger 220?
please make videos on Royal Enfield Motorcycles like classic, interceptor etc.