Clutch Pedal Ideas?

JRL

Looking for ideas on creating a clutch pedal for my ZX6 conversion. The Kaw clutch cable will reach the area where the brake pedal is mounted.
Using a motorcycle lever right now and it keeps you pretty busy. Notwithstanding it's in my right hand and that ain't normal. It works OK, but...
If anyone has a pic of a clutch pedal, or some clever idea related to buying or building one, I'd be interested.
Thanks, JR

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JRL

And again I'll respond to my post...! Clutch pedal thing is likely resolved. Bought a Wilwood unit that looks about right. Set up for a master cylinder, but it will be easy to convert to a motorcycle cable.
Still interested in whatever ideas may come up. May be for some reason the pedal assembly won't work? Won't be the first thing I've bought that wouldn't work.
JR

djflizo69

JRL, i can't believe that people sometimes don't want to help out with their knowledge.

Check these guys out, this might be what you are looking for.http://www.mooreparts.com/store/prod...AM-BP5000TX-1/

Good luck!

rifter

I would have responded but my clutch is hydralic.

JRL

Thanks guys. I bought an Ebay Wilwood 340-1289 floor mounted clutch pedal assembly and a simple hanging brake pedal from a Honda Civic. The Civic brake pedal is oriented correctly if flipped upside down...which it will be. The Wilwood unit may be too large overall to use. I'm getting a tidy collection of "stuff"...ordered a $25 buck used wiring harness to get the fuel pump relay plug...gotta have it.
I was looking under the cart yesterday and what I thought would be nice place to mount the clutch pedal really isn't. Too close to the brake pedal. The clutch pedal will have to be either above the floor (big shift boot to cover?), or under the floor, but outside the frame rails.
Once both pedals are here, I'll get sort something out. I'd love to use hydraulic, but then I've got to build a slave mount since a ZX6E is cable operated. And buy an appropriate slave cylinder...or use a short cable and remote the slave? The Wilwood pedal is set up for some sort of small master cylinder. Hmmmm...
Got the seat back on the cart and I sorta forgot just how close to the pedals the seat is. This thing was built for a dwarf. My Club Car has a lot more floor space and the seat sits lower.

JR

rifter

I adapted the shift lever to be a clutch pedal, even though mine is Hydralic maybe you can come with something for your cable.

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JRL

How about that! You're using a Wilwood '1289 for a brake pedal. It's the same unit that I bought. Although I'll have to figure out how to use a cable with it.
Your clutch thing worked out well.
Got to get everything in and I'll figure out what will work. The shift lever mounted clutch isn't the answer. I requires keeping one hand on the shifter when starting off or stopping. A real PITA if you're holding an adult bev.
Thanks, JR

smallblock450sl

I too will be in the same "boat" as you. Bought this from a guy in Arizona, hope I can make it work. Keep up the great work on your build

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rifter

Dave, is your clutch a cable?

JRL

Now that's a good looking set of pedals! Looked thru 20 pages of ebay and never saw anything that nice. I want to keep the park brake so that wouldn't work for me. Sure is nice though!
One thing's for sure, got to have a foot operated clutch. That shifter clutch sucks. It works fine, just ain't 'normal.' I drove the cart around the neighborhood today...almost everything works well. Even drives well...with the front tires toe'd in a little too much, I reckon from the lift kit. It's quick, but it doesn't have any top speed. Going to go up on the CS sprocket. I'm going max out the space in the sprocket cover...which I want to keep. The throttle and fuel line crosses over the sprocket cover, and the cover might help save the engine (and cart) if the chain ever comes off for whatever reason. My clutch pedals should start arriving tomorrow I suppose. I get good results with Priority Mail for small parts, but their tracking systems is just sorry. I'll often receive a package before the tracking number can locate it.
I've got a short You Tube vid of the cart running that I'll post...I apologize for the video! Some folk accomplish great things in life...and I do this!
JR