Slave Cylinder

[JTMOTO]

Does anyone know what would be the ideal size in mm for an aftermarket slave cylinder for the wet clutch S2r 800?

I thought you could just buy any of them, and now I am seeing 30mm,28mm and so on.

[mmakay]

What is your goal?  Bling?  Improved feel?  Lighter pull?

The smallest available will work most like stock, and should be fine for a wet clutch.  The larger the piston, the longer the friction zone, and lighter the pull.  Those are best for dry lutches.

[JTMOTO]

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What is your goal?  Bling?  Improved feel?  Lighter pull?

The smallest available will work most like stock, and should be fine for a wet clutch.  The larger the piston, the longer the friction zone, and lighter the pull.  Those are best for dry lutches.
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[cloud2blue]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it was my understanding that a slave cylinder made to fit a Ducati will fit every model and the "size" was more about how it works, than what models it fits. And isn't it the larger the bore, the lighter the pull? Or something like that.

[Howie]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it was my understanding that a slave cylinder made to fit a Ducati will fit every model and the "size" was more about how it works, than what models it fits. And isn't it the larger the bore, the lighter the pull? Or something like that.

In '01 there was a change in the OEM slave and push rod.  Aftermarket companies have their own way of dealing with this.  Safe bet is buy through one of our sponsors.  They know proper fitment.

[moto]

We recently installed a STM on the M696 (wet clutch) and it did not make much difference at all on the clutch pull. I'm not sure if any of the larger slave cylinders will reduce the lever effort by much on the wet clutches. It probably will reduce the leak issues though.

On our 1098 project, the 30mm STM reduced the lever pull effort by about 30%. We then swapped out the 30mm STM with a 29mm Oberon slave cylinder on our 1098. The clutch pull was about the same as the STM--but finding neutral was easier with the Oberon.

-M

[mxwinky]

The larger bore will equate to easier pull at the lever.  If that's your main goal, go with the 30mm.  Since the 696 already has a one-finger clutch pull, you're not likely to notice much difference on that bike when you change the slave, though the billet aftermarket piece will last longer and look nicer.  On your S2R 800, if lightening the clutch pull effort is your main goal, go for the 30mm unit.

[vwboomer]

FWIW I just ordered from Oberon this weekend - $121 shipped. For that price I couldn't say no!

[JTMOTO]

FWIW I just ordered from Oberon this weekend - $121 shipped. For that price I couldn't say no!

Where did you get this price?

[vwboomer]

umm. From....Ob....eron.

http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/ducatiSpecials.html

For some reason the paypal charge showed up as 121 instead of the 115 that Oberon's currency converter said.  But still a good deal.