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426hemi
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The evoluzione clutch slaves have a bearing in and it does keep the fluid clear. |
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IanG
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So I believe,I think they were designed for Ducati originally and they jammed a bearing into them to make them usable on the Aprilia. Good idea though |
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426hemi
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Had one on mine for about 15 years and the fluid has never gone black, I’ve changed the fluid but only because of fitting new master cylinder.
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IanG
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I would imagine the friction and subsequent heat build up would be almost entirely gone with a thrust bearing. The idea is so obvious I don't know why all slaves aren't fitted with a bearing,they only cost a few £
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426hemi
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My k7 gixxer has hydraulic clutch and that goes black as well but I haven’t seen anyone doing an evoluzione type slave for years now, might be worth talking to Oberon.
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legend88
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I was just going to ask, do evoluzione not exist now?
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426hemi
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Stopped trading years ago. He made quality products.
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Spoonz
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Ken still pops up on Af1 every now and then. His slave wasn’t without issues though. A few had a sticking problem where the piston would skew and not release so you had to pop the slave off and push it. As reliable as all the others though generally. I think a very messy divorce was the undoing of the business.
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legend88
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Isn't it always
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IanG
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I'll say,I remember Ken's wife posting on AF1 looking for some sympathy..............It was in very short supply
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