Henry Having had the luxury of the FJ clutch, I know what a good hydraulic clutch can be like. That's a pleasure to use with plenty of feel. You're probably right though, there's a number of other bikes out there with 'crappy' clutches.
regards Barry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry S. Winokur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 3:55 PM Subject: Re: Advice on a purchase > > 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 >
