Clutch master cylinder for softer pull?

[murphc13]

I've put a Galespeed VRC clutch master(to match my brake) on my bike.Mew clutch line,heli bars,boost by Smith harness so the clutch starts the bike without the clutch switch.
Without the helibars I think there'll be clearance issues.
Without the harness the bike can't be started safely(unless you find a way to sort the switch).
At the end of the day I did it to match the master to the brake side.It ended up being a bit of work but I have it all working now and my bronze rizoma reservoir too.

I love how it feels but I didn't dislike the feel of the stocker then either.
I think the travel distance is greater(I think mine is a 16x17 mc.Not sure on the effort needed to pull it as I don't remember stock.
I feel you must be stop go traffic a lot for it to be a problem.
If I'm in traffic I just put it into N when I'm stopped unless the traffic is moving.
Go and do some weights or take a BJJ or Thai Boxing class.The grip work in BJJ or Muay Thai will sort the issue in a few weeks.

 

[CraigMcleod]

I've put a Galespeed VRC clutch master(to match my brake) on my bike.Mew clutch line,heli bars,boost by Smith harness so the clutch starts the bike without the clutch switch.
Without the helibars I think there'll be clearance issues.
Without the harness the bike can't be started safely(unless you find a way to sort the switch).
At the end of the day I did it to match the master to the brake side.It ended up being a bit of work but I have it all working now and my bronze rizoma reservoir too.

I love how it feels but I didn't dislike the feel of the stocker then either.
I think the travel distance is greater(I think mine is a 16x17 mc.Not sure on the effort needed to pull it as I don't remember stock.
I feel you must be stop go traffic a lot for it to be a problem.
If I'm in traffic I just put it into N when I'm stopped unless the traffic is moving.
Go and do some weights or take a BJJ or Thai Boxing class.The grip work in BJJ or Muay Thai will sort the issue in a few weeks.

Have you got any pics

 

[murphc13]

Yes.
A few non related just because

 

[sixpack577]

Yes.
A few non related just because

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What is the ring on the fork leg?
I use zip-ties(have even used old seals), but don't recognize what you're using there(of course it works, I'm just curious).

 

[Hayabusa Wannabe]

What is the ring on the fork leg?

I had no idea so I looked around and found them and for the umpteenth time I rediscovered, "There's a tool for everything."

 

[murphc13]

What is the ring on the fork leg?
I use zip-ties(have even used old seals), but don't recognize what you're using there(of course it works, I'm just curious).

That came on the forks when I bought them new.Its just a fancy zip tie I guess.

 

[sixpack577]

I had no idea so I looked around and found them and for the umpteenth time I rediscovered, "There's a tool for everything."

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Cool, thanks
I've never seen those before.
I'll stick with zip-ties as long as the forks are assembled/on the bike.

 

[sixpack577]

That came on the forks when I bought them new.Its just a fancy zip tie I guess.

Gotcha
So the whole fork is Ohlins then?
I see the tooling/machine marks on the caliper mount now.

 

[CraigMcleod]

Does that rear Brembo feel an improvement over standard?

 

[ROADTOAD1340]

Yes.
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Galespeed sure make very nice masters , the machined / anodized finish is much nicer than the Brembo RCS , good price too .

 

[OXTCC]

Any luck with your mastercylinder installs bro ?

Hey!
Way over due, but winter came and the bike went away. But now it's out again! Clutch slave sylinder gave up the ghost a week ago. New one arrived yesterday, so today I've been turning wrenches. The RCS17 is mounted up with a goodridge line and the banjo clutch switch works. Have yet to take it for a test drive, but tested on the stand, and it seems to be working good. Actuation is about mid pull (might be some air left still, bleeding it was a b****.)

 

[ottafish]

As an fyi, banjo hydraulic switch switch in a Gen2 will lead to headaches. Trust me

 

[CraigMcleod]

Hey!
Way over due, but winter came and the bike went away. But now it's out again! Clutch slave sylinder gave up the ghost a week ago. New one arrived yesterday, so today I've been turning wrenches. The RCS17 is mounted up with a goodridge line and the banjo clutch switch works. Have yet to take it for a test drive, but tested on the stand, and it seems to be working good. Actuation is about mid pull (might be some air left still, bleeding it was a b****.)

It will be interesting to get some feedback when in use. I second Ottafish regarding the banjo switch, from my understanding it actuates to early in the lever movement which messes with the ECU map during gear changes.

 

[OXTCC]

@CraigMcleod @ottafish I have a gen 1, so I don't have to worru about the banjo switch. Have seen posts regarding the issues with them on the gen2s

 

[OXTCC]

Had my first test run. My first impression is that overall lever travel is shorter than original. Lever pull is also alot smoother all the way trough. I would say engagement point is about the same as stock, but since overall movement is shorter, it feels a bit quicker. Lever pull is softer, but not by a great amount, but force is constant all the way trough.
*disclaimer* I did go to the smaller 02< slave cylinder, that might make the biggest difference.

 

[CraigMcleod]

Sounds good I like the idea of shorter movement and quicker lever