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Magura Hydraulic Clutch

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Sharc:
Anybody tried the hydaulic clutch kit from Magura...? I'm thinking of trying one out. No problems with the stock clutch, just like the hi-tech stuff.

  :D Sharc :lol:

ShanMan:
I have a buddy that rides a CR500. he swears that the thing reduced the pull effort by 20% and doesn't fade under any conditions. I suspect the same would be true on a KX5. I have heard others say that the real benefit is not the reduction in pulling force required so much as the fade resistance that they prefer. I found lubing the cables and using a good clutch perch made the biggest difference (read HUGE), although I have not ridden a bike with the hydro clutch to compare first hand.

Rick:
My son was given one to try on a Yamaha 4-stroke he was racing at the time (I know, yuk :oops: , but he was getting the bike and parts for free, and only stayed on the bike for 6 months, after which he returned to a KX500 :lol: ), and had nothing but problems.  The biggest problem was that the slave cylinder rod kept breaking.  Getting the part replaced was nothing but touble, as the manufacturer kept saying the slave cyliner was not aligned properly, which caused the rod to break.  The only problem with this explanation was that the slave cyliner mount did not adjust, as the mount simply allowed the slave cyliner to float, providing for changes in angle as the clutch arm was actuated.  Also, the manufacturer could not guide us through what they would consider a "proper" installation.  The end result was that we tossed the hydraulic unit, and went back to a clutch and the good adjustable Fly perch made by Fly.

Would I buy one to install on my bike?  Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha....  Yea right.  

Spend the money on a stock clutch cable and the good Fly perch.  You will not be disappointed.

Rick

Sharc:
Hmmm...That's not the first report of reliability problems with that same part that I've heard. Think I'll steer clear of the juice clutch. Thanks for the info.


Sharc

Paul:
Lets not forget re-routing the cable to get that nasty kink out of it ;)

--- Quote from: Rick ---Spend the money on a stock clutch cable and the good Fly perch.  You will not be disappointed.
Rick
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