Hydraulic clutch for SV?

does anybody know if you can fit a hydraulic clutch [say off a sv1000] to a sv650

[rictus01]

I've seen two, both used a custom made mount and transfer rode, and i do believe it's been discussed on SVRider in some depth.

Cheers Mark.

[NTECUK]

There is a thread on hear ,try a sertch?
Mind you keep this post in mind
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Re: Making My Clutch "Lighter"
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Originally Posted by Sid Squid
Echo the above - the SVs clutch is commendably light, if yours is heavy something is wrong.

I recently converted my SV650S (2001) to hydraulic using TL1000R parts. It's slightly better than cable, but not much. A brand new genuine cable and there would be next to nothing in it I guess. So I'm still not happy with it and Sids' quote "the SVs clutch is commendably light, if yours is heavy something is wrong" has me a little concerned. I have owned my bike since new and it has over 36000 miles on it, so I know it is standard. The clutch works perfectly still, but is still heavier than I would like. Is it time for a clutch strip and inspect I wonder?

[NedSVS]

I recently converted my SV650S (2001) to hydraulic using TL1000R parts. It's slightly better than cable, but not much. A brand new genuine cable and there would be next to nothing in it I guess. So I'm still not happy with it and Sids' quote "the SVs clutch is commendably light, if yours is heavy something is wrong" has me a little concerned. I have owned my bike since new and it has over 36000 miles on it, so I know it is standard. The clutch works perfectly still, but is still heavier than I would like. Is it time for a clutch strip and inspect I wonder?

I'm at about 42000 miles now and I still haven't stripped that clutch! I hope to do it this winter though. I'm guessing notched clutch basket - but we'll have to see when we get in there. If I can make the operation lighter, then the plan is to change back to cable. I'm no spring chicken and my hand joints are shot, so any small improvement would be welcome - as would any further suggestions to make it lighter.

[NTECUK]

Just a case of strip, inspect & replace worn parts.clean out were dirt gets in.
Mine only done 25k and it does lots of silly things like drag and slip at the same time

[Sid Squid]

Notched basket can't make the clutch heavier. Even if the plates don't separate cleanly, the pressure plate can't be held back by them, only thing in the clutch itself that can make it heavier is stiffer springs.

Check lever pivot, cable, lifter, and that push rod is straight and undamaged.

[punyXpress]

+ 1
Try disconnecting the clutch cable at the bottom & see how heavy it is then. If minimal, any change is a waste of time, effort & CASH! If heavy, you know what your homework is.
A lot of problems are due to clutch lever angle being wrong for the individual rider.

[NedSVS]

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Notched basket can't make the clutch heavier. Even if the plates don't separate cleanly, the pressure plate can't be held back by them, only thing in the clutch itself that can make it heavier is stiffer springs.

Check lever pivot, cable, lifter, and that push rod is straight and undamaged.

I agree now I've had a look at the exploded diagram in the online parts fiche. but can't agree with this!

Originally Posted by Sid Squid
Echo the above - the SVs clutch is commendably light, if yours is heavy something is wrong.

I have owned the bike since new so I know I have standard springs. Have Suzuki overdone it with the spring rates?

[Sid Squid]

Well then, there we disagree it seems . Try riding a few old Brit twins - then you'll understand what a heavy clutch is .

I've owned and ridden hundreds of bikes over the last *cough cough* years and I have no doubt that the SV clutch is as light as you'll find on any comparable bike - if it's working properly of course. In comparison with the clutch of, say, a 125cc bike it's obviously heavier, but it's certainly not heavy as such.

The SV clutch is well able for the torque is has to handle, and therefore it may be possible to use lighter springs that will still contain the torque without slippage, but I've never tried this so I couldn't possibly guarantee it.

[NedSVS]

If I could source some slightly lighter springs at reasonable price I might give them a try. I've never had any problems with clutch slip, but then I never abuse the clutch or put car oil in. I'm quite a mechanically sympathetic person - but then reaching 42000 miles with no serious issues probably says it all anyway!