Making Clutch action silky?

[juggernaut]

Hi
I'm wanting to make the act of pulling the clutch as easy as possible, I'm going to order a venhill or similar cable shortly and was wondering what was the best idea for replacing the clutches plates.

Am I best getting a standard replacement EBC clutch or going for their Kevlar plates?

It's not that the standard action is a pain, I'd just like to improve it.

I have seen the nc24 hydraulic clutch link mod, but don't currently have the cash or inclination to go that far in to it.


Cheers
Luke

[bikemonkey]

Clutch action should be smooth with a cable that's in good condition. The clutch is always going to be heavier than modern bikes unless you fit the hydraulic IMO.

[juggernaut]

Thanks
Would a Kevlar ebc clutch be a harder pull?

[bikemonkey]

I wouldn't think the type of plates would have any effect on how hard the clutch is, just the amount/strength of clutch springs you have in there.

[Neosophist]

Plates won't affect it, only the springs.

Why not get a Honda clutch cable?

A new one will make it smooth to pull.

Set the clutch up properly and replace any plates / frictions that are worn and make sure there are no grooves in the basket fingers.

Use clean new oil and it should be nice

[juggernaut]

Ok, thanks for the advice new cable on the way, will take the clutch plates out and check them at the weekend

[krisztian_andre]

Changing the clutch lever to a new well greased one made a big difference on mine.