07 Clutch Hose

When I bought my bike, the clutch hose was badly rusted. So replaced it with a standard width braided brake hose.. Was just told that my clutch s really stiff.. has anyone else done this... I really did'nt think it would make much difference.. could it be that maybe i just fitted it wrong

NO HELP

are you saying that it was working fine before etc? it realy shouldnt matter with the hose,check see if your clutch is engaging properly..ie do a clutch slip test.
put it in first and slowly release the clutch untill it stalls.( without releasing front brake) this will tell if your clutch slips but mainly could also mean that maybe your clutch slave cylinder ant working.
if all fine then its either your springs for clutch needs changing or o-rings in your cylinder may need changing..
well hope it helps, its were i would begin.

If the clutch is still working as it should does it matter? does it feel stiffer to you?
The old hose may have just been abit sloppy?

Felt fine to me... it can get a bit much in traffic.. but that that may just be because I have short levers fitted... was just wondering if changing the thinkness of the hose could have caused the issue.or cause any damage.. Also my dealer said i should just bring it through and they will re bleed it... i don know much about hydrolic levers...would think that would only help if the lever was spongy.. right?

ps.. thanks mxpower

thats ok mate,glad to help! the thickness shouldnt make a difference at all.but like me i have short lever so in away you now have less leverage to pull the clutch in but quicker to change gear and so much easier to wheelie..

You used mineral oil and not brake fluid didn't u?

Yip.. as per the manual... I have noticed the bike tends to "clunk" into first gear...I felt someone elses clutch today and it is a fair amount softer... I thinkg there might be an issue here, but not idea which way to look... there was no issue before I changed the Hose..

How many miles on the bike? Maybe it's time to replace the clutch slave?
If you need a new one, get an ! They are better and cheaper.

Bike only has 4000kms.. but seems it was really mistreated... what does the clutch slave actually do? how can it wear?

how do i fix it? replace the clutch slave ?

Yep.

Well double checked and definately used mineral oil... hope replacing it fixes the issue.. anything i can do to make sure this is my problem??? Also dealer said they can try beeding it.. does that sound like a possible fix?

I think that air in the system would make the clutch spongy, not stiff.

Bleeding is easy. Get a piece of plastic hose that fits over the bleed nipple on the clutch slave (you will need to remove the little rubber cap of the bleed nipple).
Put the hose over the bleed nipple and put the other end in a small container.
Give the clutch lever a couple of good pulls and keep it pulled in.
With a wrench gently loosen the bleed nipple and watch the fluid that will come out, look for bubbles.
Tighten the bleed nipple before you let go of the clutch lever, to prevent air from being sucked back in.
You can repeat this a couple of times, but make sure you don't empty the clutch reservoir (and get air in the system).

Great thanks.. yip that pretty much what did... did'nt see any bubbles... was just wishful thinking.. think i'll keep my eye open for a clutch slave in the classifieds.. THANKS A MILL!!

There is right now
I'm calling dibs on the mounting plate!

Was looking at it... but it's the same price as a new one...

Would be interested to know where the Oberon slave and mounting plate were available new @ £100 for both.