Cable vs Hydraulic

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by jerry

I bleed my Hydraulic clutches every few months and change the fluid at most in 2 years but as my recent issues with an oberon unit proves they can be fickle

I've got an Oberon slave on the Monster, works fine but the fluid turns black in a matter of weeks whereas, my 916 has an Evoluzione slave cylinder which also works fine (for 20+ years) but doesn't turn the fluid black at all, not even after 2-3 years without changing fluid.

I know most Ducati owners say their clutch fluid turns black over time but, it makes me think Evoluzione had a better design WRT to seals? Shame they're not in business anymore.

[jerry]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

I've got an Oberon slave on the Monster, works fine but the fluid turns black in a matter of weeks whereas, my 916 has an Evoluzione slave cylinder which also works fine (for 20+ years) but doesn't turn the fluid black at all, not even after 2-3 years without changing fluid.

I know most Ducati owners say their clutch fluid turns black over time but, it makes me think Evoluzione had a better design WRT to seals? Shame they're not in business anymore.

Oberon claim the new seals used in last few years dont turn the fluid black ,, ????? not sure about that yet ???