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Re: [ST] RE: Clutch conversion



There is a hydraulic conversion.  I've seen pics on t595.net or 
triumphrat.net.  I'll find the link when I get time.

John Albright
'02 RS

Steven Kohlscheen wrote:

> <<
> Ok, does anyone know of any hydraulic clutch conversions for our bikes? I
> absolutely hate the cable pull. It seems to lose it's adjustment after 
> only
> a few days of riding. I also get heavy gear changes, and when cold, 
> hell if
> I am able to find neutral. I am assuming the lack of pull is partial 
> cause
> of this. I had a new cable installed a couple months back, the old one 
> was
> beginning to fray after only 6k miles.
>
> The shop tried to fit a "Yamaha" clutch handle and mount, but there 
> was not
> enough room. They said it was a common conversion for the Daytonas, 
> but it
> was still cable operated.
>
> If anyone has advice, other than "Live with it", please share. -0
>
> Derek
>
>>>
>
> I haven't heard of a hydraulic conversion either.  I'd be interested 
> in know what year your bike is, and how many miles are on it.  I've 
> had 2 Sprint ST's, a '99 and now an '02.  The pre-02 were a rather 
> hard shifting box for the first, oh, 10k miles.  I'd also like to know 
> what leads you to believe your not keeping adjustment, does the 
> engaugement point wander?  And how "more pull" will help that?  Can't 
> say that I've heard of this Yamaha conversion either.  Different 
> shaped lever?
>
> Steven "Dirty Dawg" Kohlscheen
>
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