Not so Henry. The GTS shares the same clutch system as my Thunderace (Exup's too I believe). The clutch biting point is right at the end of the travel (nothing to do with worn clutch plates). It's just the way the hydraulic system has been designed.
On my Thunderace I swapped clutch masters to a 14mm unit that improved things. I've a 12.9mm one on order, just to try to get it right. My FJ has a perfect clutch. Light sure, but nice and progressive from about 1" out from the bar. I believe the GTS, Ace etc have a mis-match between the clutch cylinders. The slave is probably of too small diameter and has excessive travel. My clutch is pretty much fully disengaged upon no more than 1" travel, if that. That means the rest of the travel is just moving the plates further and further apart. The smaller master helps this. Some may be quite happy with it. But in traffic and manoeuvring I find it a pain. I've been riding for years so can adapt to a sensitive clutch, but not sure if it's ideal to learn with. Barry Edwards ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry S. Winokur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 3:26 AM Subject: Re: Advice on a purchase > > IMHO the GTS clutch can be a bit of a pig. Not one I'd like to > > have learned with. > > Barry, from my limited experience all hydraulic clutches have that > "feature". There is very little friction zone...it's a more like a friction > point!! :-) > > Regards, > > Henry S. Winokur > 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, > Nationally Certified Riding Instructor > Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force > West Bethesda, MD USA >
