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F3 Clutch updated to vacuum assist.....

Firefly

Firefly

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Well, I did it this weekend... installed the F3 upgrade clutch 'kit' to get the vacuum assist.
I have the installation instructions from BRP in a PDF format... going to doctor them up a little and then will share with anyone who wants them.
It's a simple install, but also a pain in the ass. Getting the hose that runs from the clutch cover to the intake snorkel off the intake was a royal pain.... and I ended up breaking the 'nipple' off. :gaah:

I've got some pics I'll share when I get some time. Instead of trying to epoxy the 'nipple' back on I decided to plug the hole and then just drill a new one into the snorkel. I then used a 1/4" threaded to barbed PVC fitting and epoxied it to the snorkel. At least I think it was 1/4"...it was small for sure. This gave it better stability since the threaded part went inside of the snorkel. The hose went on the barbed side just fine.
The hoses are barely long enough to reach to the other side where they have you put the solenoid, which I ended up zip tying instead of mounting with screws.. it's just too damn tight to do much work in there!

One thing the instructions leave out is which way to have the arrow on the check valve point. It should point TOWARDS the air intake (away from the solenoid).

Anyhow.. it works like a charm and my carpal tunnel will be happier now!

While I had it apart I also put in Lamont's LED headlight bulbs and his LED foglight kit. Both were super simple installs and well made products.

If anyone wants a copy of the PDF install for the clutch, send me a PM with your email and I'll forward it over. I'll also try and see how to post a PDF out here.
 
Congratulations. ...🎉🎊🎖

Got the clutch assist and the lights done even with the snorkle mishap... should help for sure....:thumbup::thumbup:
 
Yep I tried out a Spyder Manual Demo and could not believe how hard the clutch was to pull. Made my decision right away that I wanted the paddle shifter. I don't see any advantage owning the manual since the auto can always shift faster anyway. But I know some people just love them and would never own anything else.
 
The Vacuum Clutch assist is a Must for the 2015-I was Lucky my dealer got it authorized under warranty- That's when its good to have a long time dealer you do a lot of business with over the years! I think he pleaded that " I was a decrepit old man and it was causing a safety hazard for me- Decrepit Old man_ to Hold the clutch in??
Anyway it was FREE
 
Tazzel said:
Yep I tried out a Spyder Manual Demo and could not believe how hard the clutch was to pull. Made my decision right away that I wanted the paddle shifter. I don't see any advantage owning the manual since the auto can always shift faster anyway. But I know some people just love them and would never own anything else.
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I know that I feel more like I am part of the bike with the manual, especially in the twisties. My truck is an auto. I steer and hit the gas and brakes. Cocaine however, I steer, Im hitting the clutch, I shift and im on and off the throttle. Sometimes I dont bother with the clutch just to have fun. Add in a fast twisty road, and some Disturbed and its like poetry in motion. Much more involved and much more fun. IMHO
 
DDT said:
Is it worth the money. I am thinking about having this added to my bike.
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That pretty much depends on how you feel about the clutch-pull effort right now... :dontknow:
If you can't pull in clutch lever without it; how much is it worth to you? :D
 
After some consideration and talking with #1battchief .... to avoid the biggest headache of this project which is removing the hose at the intake snorkel, I would recommend getting an extra hose, the 430 mm 420260285.
This way you can just cut the hose that runs from the clutch cover to the intake snorkel and extend each side by using a barbed PVC connector like the one shown in this photo.

This will make the project MUCH easier....s-l300.jpg
 
I am looking at buying a 2015 F3-S. Is the vacuum assist already on the F3-S or is it something I should be looking at before I buy it?
 
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