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illustr8dman
Fri 12/2/05, 1:12AM
Has anyone attempted or looked into converting a 650 cable system over to a 1000 fluid system?
T140
Fri 12/2/05, 2:09AM
Great idea...I just came to the SV from a VFR (an 18 year old VFR) and one of the first things I noticed on the SV that did not measure up to the VFR was the clutch feel.
yeknomlana
Fri 12/2/05, 8:00AM
Sorta not related but to the same extent has anyone gone and installed a slipper clutch?
Tom
Fri 12/2/05, 8:03AM
I guess grass really is greener on the other side. :)

One of my bikes has a hydraulic clutch on it and if it wasn't for expensive conversion kits, I'd have stuck a mechanical system on it long ago. I don't know why anyone would want the extra hassle of dealing with fluids.
Thudds
Fri 12/2/05, 8:26AM
If you do find a way go with a ss clutch line never need replacing.
Ikazuchi
Fri 12/2/05, 9:03AM
You actually get better feel and control with a mechanical clutch...

..all (or maybe most...I don't actually know this for a fact) race bikes have a mechanical clutch. It's a common conversion for RC51s to convert to mechanical for track duty.


..of course for street use...it's nice not having to replace the clutch cable...though it's like every 30K and a 15 minute job on the SV.
spasonatwin
Fri 12/2/05, 11:27PM
I'd have to agree with most folks here... you don't want the hydro. clutch at all. I did the conversion from Hyrdo. to cable on my SV1k, and It's one of the best things I've done for the bike. The slave cylinders are infamous for developing leaks, the feel (and engagement point) on the hyrdaulic unit is vague at best, and the periodic fluid change/bleed is a a pain.

Stick with the cable sir... it is the better way to go. IMO, of course ;)
illustr8dman
Sat 12/3/05, 1:17AM
Spas- what was involved in converting to cable on your 1k?
james4396
Sat 12/3/05, 2:23AM
Sorta not related but to the same extent has anyone gone and installed a slipper clutch?


SV650 Slipper Clutch - '99-'05
Item Number: SVSLIP1
Price: $899 plus $9 shipping in U.S.

http://www.motospecialties.com (http://www.motospecialties.com/MSInventoryList.asp?Store=SVRaceShop&Category=Slipper%20Clutches&Type=Products%20by%20Bike&Type1=Suzuki&Type2=SV650)
dodgy
Sat 12/3/05, 4:17AM
Lubricate your cable with Tri-Flow (Teflon) lubricant, and the throttle cables and brake/gear levers while you are at it.
You'll never look back...
spasonatwin
Sat 12/3/05, 9:52AM
Originally posted by illustr8dman
Spas- what was involved in converting to cable on your 1k?

This thread.... the last post at the end.
http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9556

And near the end of this thread has some pictures of the modified cover for the speedo.
http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16257

Cheers