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NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 9:54 am
by Hissing sid
HI
Does any one know if its possible to replace the cable operated clutch mechanism to a hydraulic system?
if so, what parts are required???
many thanks
Neil B

Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 10:22 am
by Daz H
Yes it's possible, I replaced the clutch cable on my CR125 with a hydraulic one as a strait swap as it was an after market item:
http://www.btosports.com/Merchant2/grap ... 7/MGHC.jpg
I think it will fit the NC's, I have one of these clutches in the garage and could see if it will fit if you like? I think they cost about £150 but should be a really easy upgrade.
Not sure if you can fit a clutch set up of a later model bike, worth a trip to the breakers!
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 10:26 am
by Hissing sid
HI
Yes please if you dont mind, more info/piccys the better really
many thanks
Neil B
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 1:05 pm
by royster81
was there not something like a vfr750 front socket cover that fits the nc30 and has the hydraulic slave cylinder but you lose the speedo drive. i could see the benefits on the track for that but no speedo makes road use a little harder.
maybe this coupled with a digi dash would be different...
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 10:47 pm
by Cammo
The nc24 uses a hydraulic clutch, the parts might bolt straight on.
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 10:50 pm
by CMSMJ1
Cammo wrote:The nc24 uses a hydraulic clutch, the parts might bolt straight on.
Was it not the 21 that had the hydraulic and was retrofitted to the 24 by guys on here?
Why bother anyways?? Cables work..and are lighter

Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 11:22 pm
by Neosophist
Yes.. the NC21 clutch cover fits.. you'll need to modify the cover to fit the speedo drive though..
Then you can use the NC21 pushrod and either NC21 master cylinder or VFR750/800 clutch pushrod.
It is true that a cable clutch is lighter.
A hydraulic clutch doesn't require adjustment and providing there maintained (checked every couple of months for signs of leakage etc) they can be much more reliable in the long-term.
Each to their own.. I much prefer the feel of the hydraulic clutch.
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:26 am
by Hissing sid
Hmmmm
so apparently a cable clutch is lighter....must be something wrong with mine then, its bloody heavy compared to VFR750 clutch
It causes me so much pain, I almost dropped out of the BMF National rally a few years ago with clutch wrist ache
When I'm back in UK i'll have a good look at the cable and mechanism?
Its been the same since I got her 13 years ago
best regards
Neil B
Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:56 am
by Harvd
I think they meant lighter in terms of weight. Not the force requred to operate it

Re: NC30 Hydraulic clutch
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 5:18 am
by Hissing sid
Morning
1/2 the problem may be is that I dont have another NC30 to compare it to!!!
must ask the wife if I can get another one!!!!!!!!
whooo hooooo last day in Pakistan, big bird home tonight!!!!
Have fun
Neil B