Hydraulic clutch

Jeandr · Aug 31, 2009

ludwig said:
I did it for the rear brake on my N15 and it is a major improvement .

With a teaser like that, you MUST post pictures :lol:

Jean

Coco · Aug 31, 2009

Bobolink said:
Seems to be trying to fix something that is'nt broken, again! So many of these "Upgrades" seem to be utilising modern technology for the sake of it, rather than out of a real requirement.

That, of course, is just my view. Would'nt life be dull if we all liked the same things.

Regards

Bob.

Tell my carpal tunnel-ridden left wrist about this mod not being necessary.

This is the answer to my prayers. I have a teflon lined cable, I have a easy pull clutch pack and I have good cable routing. My wrist hurts, the clutch is hard to pull and I want that hydraulic concversion.

Coco · Aug 31, 2009

Oh please.....

To all the nay sayers, give me a break. This isn't a debate about stem cell research, it's about a hydraulic clutch for Pete's sake.

An extra hydraulic reservoir perched on top of a large black lever isn't cool. Less clutter and simplicity is cool to me so the last thing I want is a hydraulic clutch but for me it is necessary. I could care less about purists and I'm wearing a nice clean t-shirt today so I have a shoulder to cry on for all you guys poo-pooing this idea. If you don't like it, don't buy it. It's that simple.

I'm sure for some of you switching over to incandescent light bulbs was a big leap from using kerosene lanterns.

Bobolink · Aug 31, 2009

I wonder if a transparent timing cover will be available so that the timing gears can be seen?

I can't imagine that there will be any benefit from fitting them, other than being able to brag about having them.

But, if that is what rocks your boat, thats fine by me.

Bob.

Coco · Aug 31, 2009

*sigh*

swooshdave · Aug 31, 2009

Bobolink said:
I wonder if a transparent timing cover will be available so that the timing gears can be seen?

I can't imagine that there will be any benefit from fitting them, other than being able to brag about having them.

But, if that is what rocks your boat, thats fine by me.

Bob.

You may want to read up some more on timing chains on the Nortons.

1. Adjusting the timing chain correctly is not fun. Read up on that section of the manual. Make you want to never look at a timing chain again. So far the best solution is the automatic chain tensioner but...
2. Timing chains have a certain amount of play regardless of tension. So what? Well this affects your ignition timing and can make the bike run irregularly. May also affect your starting and such.

Needless to say the gear drive is the perfect solution. Will the bike run with a chain? Sure. But it will run better with the gears.

comnoz · Aug 31, 2009

Yes it will run a tiny bit smoother and a tiny bit quieter. And you will never have to adjust the chain again. But the benifit I really like is less metal filings in the motor. If you look at the chain tensioner and the back side of the chain you will see quite a bit of metal that has been worn away. Eventually it finds its way to the oil filter or to the sludge in the bottom corners of the motor but before it gets there it takes its toll on the moving parts. Jim

Hortons Norton · Aug 31, 2009

I guess some people just want to leave well enough alone, Why change something that works. Even if it can be made better they will never understand, Is this not what the folks at Norton were also thinking? One must ask, Could it have been different if they would have been thinking outside the box? LOL LOL Keep thinking these things Jim, Some understand. I do.

comnoz · Aug 31, 2009

Sorry Bob, no clear timing cover. I tried a Lexan one once and it melted. Jim

swooshdave · Aug 31, 2009

comnoz said:
Sorry Bob, no clear timing cover. I tried a Lexan one once and it melted. Jim

Lexan is good to something like 280˚, what do you suppose the oil in the timing cover gets to?

You could machine out a window and put some glass ala Ducati bevel drives...

(very crude illustration)

Then etch the Norton logo into the glass. I probably shouldn't be giving suggestions to a person with a machine shop and a propensity to make cool things...

Hortons Norton · Aug 31, 2009

Now were talkin!!! LOL Although I did see a bike at the rally that had something like that on the primary side.

comnoz · Aug 31, 2009

In all reality I only did a piece of lexan in an old timing cover so I could find out how much oil was hanging out in there when the bike was running on the dyno. It lasted long enough to find out what I wanted to know. Jim

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