> 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.
Sorry for the confusion, Barry, but that's exactly what I meant. I was taking a bit of license regarding the engagement point. You're right--it's not a point but it certainly is a small area, particularly if you compare it to the friction zone of a cable operated clutch, and you are also right that it is particularly difficult to modulate in slow traffic. > 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. But by your definition of a mis-match, my limited experience says there is a mis-match on ALL of the hydraulic clutches I've ridden with...my 87 Concours was the same way...and I think the Beemers I've ridden are also that way. Seems kind of epidemic in hydraulic clutches! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
