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« on: November 11, 2012, 08:39:07 PM » |
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How's this work then? Saw it on Ebay & immediately thought of BikerGran, who's often said she has problems pulling the clutch in on her Kwaka trike. 7 days to go, starting bid of 20 quid. Easy Clutch |
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2012, 08:43:25 PM » |
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probably just a lever inside, less pull @ input but less travel @ output or could be a sort of over centre spring assist thingy
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2012, 09:46:13 PM » |
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I believe it's geared inside.
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2012, 10:11:17 PM » |
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It's a very simple lever mechanism. Usually a choice of three pivot points at the bottom of an internal lever, the clutch cable from the hand lever goes to the top of internal lever and the cable to the clutch goes to the lever nearer the pivot point. changing the pivot point changes the advantage ratio. Simples  And yes you do have to pull the hand lever further. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2012, 10:43:28 PM » |
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Can't see the point if you have to pull the lever further - glad you said that cos I was about to go to Ebay and see if it was still there!
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2012, 10:45:28 PM » |
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Yeah, further travel, but much less effort Bobbi -wasn't that the problem?
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2012, 10:48:37 PM » |
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The effort is currently the main problem, but further reach would be a new problem! Anyway I think the clutch problem will largely be sorted by life decreeing that I don't ride as far as I used to! - clouds and silver whatsits...  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2012, 10:49:36 PM » |
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Yup, every cloud has a soggy lining.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2012, 11:21:00 PM » |
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Maybe some slick clutchless gear changes, and save the left hand for when you really need it?  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2012, 11:29:16 PM » |
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Well I only use the clutch when going down the gears, she doesn't seem too keen on clutchless for those. Going up is fine, but the real problems arise if I get stuck in a traffic jam and it's all stopping and starting.
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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2012, 01:16:57 AM » |
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Have you thought of converting to hydraulic.
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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2012, 06:57:38 AM » |
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The easy clutch shouldn't make any difference to the actual length of pull, a lot of the lever travel is usually doing nowt, the easy clutch just spreads the point where clutch is being actuated over a larger portion of the standard lever movement.
Trialsbits sell them for about £18
Do you have the oem clutch springs fitted? Almost all aftermarket springs are stronger than stock, even the non heavy duty ones!
I know that being a trike puts a bit more strain on the clutch but as long as youre not caneing it perhaps lighter springs might help.
Good quality cable and careful routing can also make a lot of difference to lever effort.
Hope this has been of some help.
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2012, 05:16:47 PM » |
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Have you thought of converting to hydraulic.
thats the way to go, travel, force could be addressed seperatly to suit then |
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2012, 08:03:08 PM » |
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I've thought of converting to hydraulic but it's all money, and some folks have said it didn't make that much difference. I have to put out some cash to get Gertie fettled as she's suffering from a longstanding lack of maintenance, so I may see what I've got left after that. We're both retired now and there's not a lot of cash coming in, have to cut our coat according to the cloth!
I've had a good run for my money when I had some!
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2012, 09:50:56 PM » |
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hi all , http://www.debben.co.uk/acatalog/Z650.htmlhalf ways down the page theres a clutch spinner , its a direct replacement on a z650 and ive got to say works well and does make the clutch feel better , not sure if it would fit a 550 but maybe ? |
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