G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Forum » XBoard » Archive through June 12, 2012 » Reducing clutch effort on an 05 CityX: What can I do? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Syonyk
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My CityX's primary rider finds the clutch heavy (which it is), and I'd like to lighten it a lot, since it's a main limiting factor on her enjoying it.

I've already got the teflon-coated cable from when the stock one failed.

It looks like the 06 and later clutch springs are weaker and hold just fine. Is there a different ramp mechanism as well, or can I just swap them in? How hard is it to replace the clutch springs?

Finally, I know there are some low-effort ramps available. I've been looking into them, and some people say they're amazing, some people say they cannot get them adjusted properly and they're junk. Are there any that work better than others?

Thanks!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-p rodshow/16077.html
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Syonyk
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 08:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've looked into that. Is it the best of the options out there for reduced effort?

Also, that should "stack" with the clutch spring change, correct?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Joel9
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is a less expensive option...

http://www.trojan-horse.co.uk/prods/92.html

on a side note, Syonyk, did i talk to you at the gas station a few weeks ago in kirkland, i was on an white xb9sx.

(Message edited by joel9 on June 05, 2012)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Carbonfibrebob
Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 2¢ I use the MRC clutch. My understanding is the Muller reduces effort by being a longer lever but is hard on the cable where it exits the sleeve. The MRC has the same dimensions as the factory lever but uses bigger balls with a different ramp profile. I have put them in four different bikes with great results. If you want to go further, look into a variable pressure clutch. I had one on my M2 along with the MRC and the lever effort was very light. http://www.aim-tamachi.com/home.php?cat=3.

http://www.phaedruscycle.com/
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Timo31
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a clutchlite xx-soft in my 05 9SX. No problems here, cheap($40) and easy.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Syonyk
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 01:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

}on a side note, Syonyk, did i talk to you at the gas station a few weeks ago in kirkland, i was on an white xb9sx.


Not that I recall... I would have either been on a purple Blast or a black 1125R with luggage.

Thanks for the suggestions! Is there a significant quality difference between the $170 Muller and the less expensive options? Seems odd that different solutions would cost different amounts by that much for what appears to be the same basic thing.

How difficult is replacing the clutch spring? It appears to be a single spring, which looks like it might be challenging to do without special tools. Is this a "Let a shop do it" type bit of work?

The differing ramps seem to be easy enough to install, though.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Carbonfibrebob
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 07:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Russell,
Shoot me an email, we've met a few times at the SW Rally. I'll try to help. Rowbilt at MSN dot kahm
Bob
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Nillaice
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2012 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

clutch lite X-soft here. IMHO the best way to do it!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Sparky
Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2012 - 05:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Before buying any parts to change the stock configuration, I'd suggest flushing out the clutch cable with a cable luber. You'd be surprised to find out how much accumulated crud and dirt in the cable over the years can make pulling the clutch actuator more difficult than it needs to be.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Syonyk
Posted on Friday, June 08, 2012 - 01:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The cable was replaced about a year ago with a brand new, teflon-coated one - I doubt there's too much built up, but it's worth looking at.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration