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Old 10-16-2019 | 01:21 PM
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Hi. I have this American made chopper. She has s and s engine and Jim’s 6 speed overdrive gearbox. The clutch is hydraulic but it’s very heavy Is there any was to lighten it.

 
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Old 10-16-2019 | 01:29 PM
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Could I use a rekluse. Muller or AIMs and if so how would I know what to order for as she is shop built.
 
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Old 10-17-2019 | 07:13 AM
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Try and contact the gearbox/drive belt manyfacturer?
 
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Originally Posted by j33ptj
Try and contact the gearbox/drive belt manyfacturer?

This is on the exhaust
 
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Old 10-18-2019 | 08:17 AM
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https://www.jimsusa.com/transmissions.php

Dunno, took me all of two seconds to find this...
 
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Have you inspected the clutch cable and routing to ensure it is not binding somewhere? A new cable sometimes makes a lot of difference in the clutch pull.
 
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Old 10-18-2019 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by coolbreeze3646
Have you inspected the clutch cable and routing to ensure it is not binding somewhere? A new cable sometimes makes a lot of difference in the clutch pull.
Hi. It’s hydraulic I wish it was a cable.
 


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