Clutch upgrade?

[Blacksmith]

Hey boys I did a search but couldn't find any new pertinent info, is there a good/real world useful/affordable clutch lever/reservoir upgrade? I totally forgot I need a new reservoir cover and figure I should probably replace the whole thing to avoid unseen leaks or problems until tonight when I pulled the cover off to check her out. Fancy pretty shiny replacements are easy to find but I figure if there's a benefit to upgrading I may as well do it now. As always thanks for your input

Btw I am thinking hard about a quick shifter sometime this coming year if that makes any difference

 

[c10]

Brembo RCS

 

[Blacksmith]

Brembo RCS

I was just looking at the 19 mm Brembo fro $290, that the one? Why though? I mean is there a legitimate reason for a street bike? Not being argumentative I just dont want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading

 

[Bumblebee]

I was just looking at the 19 mm Brembo fro $290, that the one? Why though? I mean is there a legitimate reason for a street bike? Not being argumentative I just dont want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading

I can't see any real benefit of upgrading the clutch MC unless it is to match the brake MC

 

[c10]

Clutch upgrade = ? Brembo.

 

[Bumblebee]

Hey boys I did a search but couldn't find any new pertinent info, is there a good/real world useful/affordable clutch lever/reservoir upgrade? I totally forgot I need a new reservoir cover and figure I should probably replace the whole thing to avoid unseen leaks or problems until tonight when I pulled the cover off to check her out. Fancy pretty shiny replacements are easy to find but I figure if there's a benefit to upgrading I may as well do it now. As always thanks for your input

Btw I am thinking hard about a quick shifter sometime this coming year if that makes any difference

What kind of quick shifter are you looking at? I have a Logitech and it works great.

 

[Blacksmith]

What kind of quick shifter are you looking at? I have a Logitech and it works great.

I honestly don't know yet I haven't looked much since I went down a few months ago. I don't know one from another except i dont need an air shifter and I'm not sure if I want one that works but up and down or just up. Is there a reason you're getting away from yours?

 

[Blacksmith]

I just spent an hour looking at my mc from every angle and it's fine other than needing a new cap and making sure the lower clamp bolt isn't stripped so maybe I don't need to replace it

 

[Bumblebee]

I honestly don't know yet I haven't looked much since I went down a few months ago. I don't know one from another except i dont need an air shifter and I'm not sure if I want one that works but up and down or just up. Is there a reason you're getting away from yours?

I'm not getting away from mine, it works great. It is an up only unit and once you get used to it, it's addictive.

 

[Dai.]

If you’re looking to upgrade the M/C to Brembo, consider the RCS16 as it’s a lighter feel compared to the 19 that feels a little too heavy.

 

[Blacksmith]

If you’re looking to upgrade the M/C to Brembo, consider the RCS16 as it’s a lighter feel compared to the 19 that feels a little too heavy.

Thanks fir that I was wondering what the different numbers meant and what they do

 

[Mr Brown]

It's a good practice to upgrade when you need to replace a part, but if you don't need to replace the clutch m/c then spend that money on more useful upgrades. Just my .02

 

[Berlin Germany]

If you’re looking to upgrade the M/C to Brembo, consider the RCS16 as it’s a lighter feel compared to the 19 that feels a little too heavy.

yessssssssss

16mm dia is the best - i did it several times
and no problems.

only one little prob i hab with my old 2000 busa, because the clutch didn´t "open" enough
so i changed the 38 mm slave to a 36 mm slave of the 2004 ...
and ALL probs were gone.
such a nice and fine feeling clutch you´ll seek anywhere but you´ll not find. !
the (used) pumps of ducati 998 + 999 are pretty good and rel. cheap.

 

[SSGT_B]

the (used) pumps of ducati 998 + 999 are pretty good and rel. cheap.

What year model 998-999?

 

[Blacksmith]

It's a good practice to upgrade when you need to replace a part, but if you don't need to replace the clutch m/c then spend that money on more useful upgrades. Just my .02

Exactly what I did! I stopped at Ridenow Jacksonville on my way back from getting my fairings from Mabupa to shop for helmets and fell for a new Shoei rf1200. Probably more helmet than I NEED (and certainly not cheap!) but damn its nice!

 

[ottafish]

During my winter rebuild, I changed to a radial clutch m/c just to match the brake upgrade. I ended up going back to stock as it worked fine, engaged at a perfect spot and I didn't like the crowded, busy looking cockpit. I now wish I had saved the money and used it for something else. The braided SS clutch line is the only upgrade I left

 

[Bumblebee]

During my winter rebuild, I changed to a radial clutch m/c just to match the brake upgrade. I ended up going back to stock as it worked fine, engaged at a perfect spot and I didn't like the crowded, busy looking cockpit. I now wish I had saved the money and used it for something else. The braided SS clutch line is the only upgrade I left

That was the crossroads I was at, do I get a new MC just to match the brake...I decided not to bother.

 

[mabupa]

I was just looking at the 19 mm Brembo fro $290, that the one? Why though? I mean is there a legitimate reason for a street bike? Not being argumentative I just dont want to upgrade just for the sake of upgrading

I added a brembo clutch MC just to match the brake, but it does feel better, as in, more precise than the stock one. Wish I would’ve seen this yesterday. I might have the stock MC in my spare parts box that I could’ve given you this morning. If you go the brembo route, you need a hydraulic switch for the clutch safety.

 

[Blacksmith]

I added a brembo clutch MC just to match the brake, but it does feel better, as in, more precise than the stock one. Wish I would’ve seen this yesterday. I might have the stock MC in my spare parts box that I could’ve given you this morning. If you go the brembo route, you need a hydraulic switch for the clutch safety.

Nah mine is in good shape I just need new covers for both reservoirs and new levers just for looks cause mine got scratched but I know I need top replace the brake with an upgraded Brembo radial so I'll hold off on the levers a little while. It was a pleasure meeting and doing business with ya bro we'll have to ride asap.

 

[Dai.]

I added a brembo clutch MC just to match the brake, but it does feel better, as in, more precise than the stock one. Wish I would’ve seen this yesterday. I might have the stock MC in my spare parts box that I could’ve given you this morning. If you go the brembo route, you need a hydraulic switch for the clutch safety.

Pressure banjo switch.