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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Smile MS clutch kit upgrade Q

I’m three days into getting use to my new MS flywheel and clutch kit. I find an improvement in acceleration especially in the higher RPMs. My clutch however, seems like it will take a bit more time and effort getting use to as it is less forgiving. I find I get a chatter if I’m not right on the money when shifting. Mostly taking off from a dead stop and some times I smell it burn a lil. All in all I like the new setup although, I have a question and would welcome input from other’s who have installed this upgrade.
I don’t know if it’s just the aggressiveness of the new clutch and pressure plate,,, and I know the 8’s clutch peddle has always been on the low side,, but I would swear my clutch releases lower then it use to. I’d say about an inch and a half from the floor. Any one else notice this? Any one know of a fix? I am looking into seeing if I can extend the tip of the slave cylinder where it connects to the fork that holds the throughout bearing but if any one has any other ideas or information on where I can find parts pls feel free to post em.
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Regards, Gray
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by titaneum_grey
I’m three days into getting use to my new MS flywheel and clutch kit. I find an improvement in acceleration especially in the higher RPMs. My clutch however, seems like it will take a bit more time and effort getting use to as it is less forgiving. I find I get a chatter if I’m not right on the money when shifting. Mostly taking off from a dead stop and some times I smell it burn a lil. All in all I like the new setup although, I have a question and would welcome input from other’s who have installed this upgrade.
I don’t know if it’s just the aggressiveness of the new clutch and pressure plate,,, and I know the 8’s clutch peddle has always been on the low side,, but I would swear my clutch releases lower then it use to. I’d say about an inch and a half from the floor. Any one else notice this? Any one know of a fix? I am looking into seeing if I can extend the tip of the slave cylinder where it connects to the fork that holds the throughout bearing but if any one has any other ideas or information on where I can find parts pls feel free to post em.
Thanks.
Regards, Gray
it will take you a bit to get used to the lighter flywheel... as to the clutch height can be adjusted... do a search in the dyi forum.

if you cannot find it pm me and i will find it for you..

beers
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