Loafington
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Has anyone replaced their cable operated clutch for a hydraulic one? If so, can I have the details? I have an '06 K9 and sitting in traffic with a mechanical clutch sucks.
Hydraulic Clutch
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BigDogBro1
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I think the new 08 soft pull clutch kit will work on the 06 as well. It's around $200 plus labor if you don't install it. It's a mechanical advantage system not hydraulic. I have one on my 07 Bulldog and it works much easier than the stock pull. There is an older thread here that discussed it.
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
Doug G is getting the soft pull clutch installed in his scoot.....I'm sure he will chime in to let us know how good it works...
Loafington
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So, in order to go hyd. one would either purchase a new trans, or get a new trans part with the needed holes to mount a hyd actuator? WTF.
Loafington
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So, would the easy pull clutch system work on an '06?
pig pen
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On bdm web site it is listed under 07 but in the discription it says for the 05-07 models.
Loafington
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How does it work exactly?
dogvet
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The angle on the ball ramps of the clutch release mecanism was changed. Along with that the number of clutch plates was changed fro 12 steel and 12 fiber to 9 and 9. This doesn't require as much separation between the plates as the 12 plate set up to disengage the clutch
Loafington
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Do you know how much it costs?
pig pen
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Doug g's having one installed this week. Where you at doug
Doug G
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Loaf,
I'm having one installed, cost for the kit is $200 and about 1 to 2 hrs. of shop labor. Total cost about $350, but I can't handle the current clutch pull in heavy traffic so had to have it done!
Doug G
pig pen
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Doug you making me cry here:roll:
:2thumbs: BIGDOGBRO1 & BRO2 BOTH HAD THEM INSTALLED THIS WINTER....GOOD CHOICE. THEY WORK SUPER WELL AND EASY. $200 BUCKS PLUS LABOR:2thumbs:
Loafington
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Can the average person with some mechanical know how do it? Are any special tools required?
Loafington
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what is the soft pull clutch exactly?
LamboV12
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FWIW - I converted mine to hydraulic - I'll post pix by this weekend. It's a pretty major job because you'll need new bars to mount controls that have a reservoir (like the brake side). The DSSC Baker unit does not make a hydraulic cover yet (Baker said they are thinking about it) so we ran hydraulic from the controls to mid-way on the down tube, then an actuator that is hydraulic on top and cable on the bottom. From the bottom of the actuator to the clutch is standard cable.
dogvet
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I hear that there is a new thing on the market just for sitting in traffic....well it's not exactly new, it's called "neutral":lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: