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Cool to see the fabrication on the slave / actuator, as well as the cable holder 😎
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Welp, I guess all of us vet guys are going to have to go shopping for someone to fabricate up a cable clutch for our Austrian hyrdros... 🤣
You beat me to it. The same guys that never worn out a set of clutch plates in their lives and sworn by the flex of a steel frame
Roger probably fab'd it up himself as 1 last project.
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I honestly didn’t think it would or could happen … that is very impressive!
So, when was the last time a KTM had a cable clutch?
If you think about it, the fabrication to convert hydro to cable is probably way easier than cable to hydro. God for them to give the rider what they want!
What’s he got for suspenders for those with the eagle eye?
My 2002 400 and 200 both had hydro clutches…
I don't know the answer, but I do know they've had an hydraulic clutch for decades.
at least all the way back to 97/98
1998 was the last year for the KTM 250 SX cable clutch.
98 was the last cable year.
Really? I was pretty sure the 98’s had it. Long time ago though.
Mixed thoughts about this.
Obviously not technically difficult to do but KTM led the way with putting hydro clutches on production bikes; it’s kind of been one of the iconic features on their modern bikes. Big call to put something bespoke on that probably will never be seen on any other KTM on the planet.
On the other hand I think is Tomac that picky and sensitive about it to insist upon a cable clutch when all of KTM’s titles in the last 25 years or so globally have been achieved with a hydro clutch. But to mention that most other manufacturers these days have followed suit.
That would have been my guess - that’s when they did a major redesign where they introduced the PDS and started development of the RFS engine.
As I posted in another thread, it is similar to the 23-25 YZ450F except in reverse. Stock the YZ came with a cable and had an adaptor very similar to the photos of Eli's KTM. The Hydro kit for the YZ just bolted in place of the mechanical clutch pushrod actuator and they just did the opposite.
I see it as a 'feel' thing for Eli. Not something I personally would want. Glad they satisfied Eli, happy that I get the hydro on my bike.
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I think there’s already a kit…?
Look at tomac pushing ktm to actually make advancements!! Good to see...
We will look back 10 yrs from now wondering wtf we're we thinking w electric start and hydro clutches, both of which are regression from better set ups...
Nice thing about the cable is you can tell how the clutch is holding up.
Yeah I’m thinking of improving my bike by going with a cable brake setup. Apparently it improves the feel and is more reliable.
Steam power is the future
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You guys are idiots. I just bought a clydesdale. Catch up losers.
I hope you didn’t buy it from Budweiser!
If that thing fails, this place will explode.
Agreed. I've ridden with a full Hinson cable setup which I loved, and now a hydro. Suits me just fine, same for most mortal men I'd imagine.
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