TommyBoyXS400 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Hey all. Has anyone heard if there is a hydraulic clutch kit for the xs models? I can find kits for the FJ series but not the XS. Would it be worth the time and money for the kits or is there any way to make the clutch engage more smoothly. It feels like I am pulling a 20 pound weight when I pull the clutch lever. Any help would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirriePete Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 The clutch should be pretty light on these - what state is the cable in? Also check the routing of the cable, get it wrong and you're fighting physics all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoughMade Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I agree. Make sure there are no sharp bends and get get a proper cable lube device and lube the cable. Also, consider taking the sprocket cover off and lubing the clutch actuator parts with some grease. Should be pretty light. I wouldn't spend the money on a hydraulic clutch kit even if I could find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyBoyXS400 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Well the cable is brand new and I removed the actuator and greased it up. Still have a wicked pull to it. Should the clutch pushrod be easy to move or should it be hard to move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyBoyXS400 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 I forgot to add that there are no sharp turns with the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoughMade Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Well the cable is brand new and I removed the actuator and greased it up. Still have a wicked pull to it. Should the clutch pushrod be easy to move or should it be hard to move? I find it almost impossible to move the rod by hand with the sprocket cover off, but it seems to work fine with the clutch lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronbeekay Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 If you can't fix the clutch being hard to pull, seems like it would be much cheaper and easier to just replace the clutch lever with a longer one- you'd get more mechanical advantage that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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