So I was thinking of putting a hydraulic clutch in my T500... has anyone on here done it? I am welcoming any tips and tricks.
Any suggestions on master cylinders that would look good with one of the universal brake handles sold for the GT see below
I was looking but haven't found a mirror version
T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
Yep. Did it on my GT550 after the rebuild in 2020.
Here's how and why with pics - read all my posts on the page though!
https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... &start=310
I started the original resto on that bike in 2014 - completed in 2016 in time to go to the TT, (I was still working, then had an op on my knee!) and when the crank failed in 2020, more modifications were done. The bike was built as a 'purist upsetter' and does very well at that. Still running well and I think will be the keeper.
The original build thread starts here - https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... php?t=5620 to show all the resto.
Here's how and why with pics - read all my posts on the page though!
https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... &start=310
I started the original resto on that bike in 2014 - completed in 2016 in time to go to the TT, (I was still working, then had an op on my knee!) and when the crank failed in 2020, more modifications were done. The bike was built as a 'purist upsetter' and does very well at that. Still running well and I think will be the keeper.
The original build thread starts here - https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... php?t=5620 to show all the resto.
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
Thanks
Your way of doing this seems a lot easier than what I had in mind of using a piston to push the pushrod directly
Your way of doing this seems a lot easier than what I had in mind of using a piston to push the pushrod directly
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
As a retired Engineer, sometime I like to mess and just 'see if I still can'!
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
So what is the clutch pull on your setup is is lighter than original or just smoother?
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
Much lighter and also smoother. And reliable! 2 years on and no problems.
And it really upsets the purists, so win, win everywhere!
And it really upsets the purists, so win, win everywhere!
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Re: T500 hydraulic clutch mod?
First drive of the season and the clutch mod works great much lighter on the hand