Longer Slave Cyl Rods

Onefast99gsx · 03-12-2006

Well it's time to looking at the GSX pretty soon come April. For you guys that have aftermarket clutches, have you had to use longer slave cyl. rods ever?

I don't really consider myself to have a full time problem. However, the couple times that I took it to the track last fall, when I would 2 step it at the line at 5750 rpms, I could feel the car wanting to crawl a bit.

Last spring, i put in a new SouthBend clutch, master & slave cyls, S.S. Clutch Line. Like I say, I don't have any disengagement problems. It's only 2 stepping at high rpms. It's like I don't have enough throw.

Thanks guys.

**Goat Blower** · 03-12-2006

Don't bother putting on a bandaid unless you've exhausted all the real options.

Onefast99gsx · 03-12-2006

Thanks Steve, I'll have to get a buddy to step on the clutch while i look at the travel underneath. I forgot to add in my first post, it has a new pivot ball and clutch fork as well. Would be nice if it's as simple as just adjusting the master cyl rod just a fraction. I know it don't take much. A slight turn makes a huge difference.

*** The reason I asked is because of what i read on ExtremePSI's website.

"When upgrading to any clutch, these extention rod are a must need due to the stock one not being able to disengage fully."

niterydr · 03-12-2006

We have those in stock if you need them.
But like Steve said, don't use one unless you have looked at all the options, they are a bandaid.

Onefast99gsx · 03-12-2006

Hi Josh- I just got in from the garage. I took a yard stick with me and measured from the floor to the point the car started to roll forward while letting off the clutch. I was getting around 1 1/2 to 1 5/8"

What would either of you two say is normal?

Thank you.

niterydr · 03-13-2006

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If your clutch disengages fine, and doesn't drag, and engages/disengages within the acceptable range, it is fine. The point of the longer clutch rods is for more "leverage" against a clutch cover. You usually need the leverage due to: 1) Failing old worn out clutch system/components.
2) You have some crazy clutch system and need a longer throw to compensate.
FYI:
We bought out QPR's inventory of the longer clutch rod. I think they are about $20 each.

**Goat Blower** · 03-13-2006

I like it a lot higher than that. I usually adjust mine so it disengages at about a 1/2 of the total pedal travel. I might mess around with that this year to find the best solution for NLTS using my new twin disk.

Onefast99gsx · 03-13-2006

Thanks much Josh & Steve.

I'll probably just tweak the master rod very slightly and see if that helps. I did search and found out why a longer rod should only be used if necessary. It could cause constant pressure on the bearing causing premature wear. I'll exhaust all other options first like you said.

I don't think it would take much adjustment at all because when i'm 2 stepping at the lights it crawls very slightly. If I were to deep stage it could possibly cause a red light though. The clutch is pretty new (last spring). Eventually the problem would cease to exist when the disc gets thinner.