Does anybody know what the stupid clutch diode does? I've been looking at the wiring diagram and can't really figure out what it's used for. Can it be bypassed - or will i end up frying something else? 
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It's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery bars -
Careful. You're gonna need the clutch...1988 "BlackHawk" project
1989 "RallyHawk" is Chuck's now!
1988 "The Gray" Tempest Gray Metallic stocker
I can't tell you how peaceful it is. Shinya Kimura
People who know ride Hawks. Riot -
Clutches are for sissies, just like brakes!I know I dreamed you,
A sin and a lie.
I have my freedom,
But I don't have much time.
Faith has been broken,
Tears must be cried.
Let's do some living,
After we die.Comment
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Brakes are for stoppies.
Clutches are for WHEELIES!1988 "BlackHawk" project
1989 "RallyHawk" is Chuck's now!
1988 "The Gray" Tempest Gray Metallic stocker
I can't tell you how peaceful it is. Shinya Kimura
People who know ride Hawks. RiotComment
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poo! I just ordered a new clutch diode... same part number for a GL1100It's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery barsComment
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Poo? So you don't like your clutch? That must mean you don't like wheelies, and if you don't like wheelies then you don't believe in our rights to ride a motorcycle, and if you don't believe in our rights to ride a motorcycle then...well Im not sure where Im going with this now that I actually think about it.I know I dreamed you,
A sin and a lie.
I have my freedom,
But I don't have much time.
Faith has been broken,
Tears must be cried.
Let's do some living,
After we die.Comment
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Originally Posted by Machismo111
I said clutch DIODE!!!
it's electrical, not mechanical! 
It's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery barsComment
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But- But!! The clutch diode...and the...cause it...and it....and the thing....works....cause...
*runs away crying*I know I dreamed you,
A sin and a lie.
I have my freedom,
But I don't have much time.
Faith has been broken,
Tears must be cried.
Let's do some living,
After we die.Comment
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ROTFLMAO!Originally Posted by Machismo111It's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery barsComment
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ok.... now that I'm not wheezing anymore...
clutch question...
you got that evoluzion... ? slave cylinder...
how do you convert to a hydraulic clutch?88 Blue XS-Hawk.... broken and in recoveryComment
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Re: ok.... now that I'm not wheezing anymore...
The hydraulic clutch is actually for my Ducati, but you can probably convert to a Magura hydraulic clutch... the lever will fit 7/8" bars and the slave cylinder would mount with a custom bracket where the old cable attaches to the motor. I don't think it'll be too difficult - just costly.Originally Posted by XS-HawkIt's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery barsComment
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Not sure if you can bypass it or not, but it's how the bike differentiates between neutral and "clutch"...if I recall propperly. Without it your nuetral light will come on everytime you pull the clutch lever.Want a 5.5" rear wheel? Click HereComment
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I don't think the neutral light has anything to do with the clutch lever. The neutral sensor is in the engine case, I believe. The clutch switch probably has more to do with being able to start the bike with the clutch in.It's scary how slow I am!
'88 HawkGT - crashed as all hell - Hiperform subframe, VFR rear wheel, F3 front end, Penske shock.
'05 Ducati S2R - Monstrack mirrors, CRG levers, Evoluzione clutch slave cylinder, ProItalia tail chop, Arrow damper, Nichols flywheel, Suburban Machinery barsComment
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hmmm...well I really can't say for certain because I've never really paid attention to it and I've always hacked my harnesses up for race-bikes. A google-search a while back mentioned it a lot in conjunction with the neutral light...so it's heard to say.Want a 5.5" rear wheel? Click HereComment
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Can the clutch diode have anything to do with my main fuse blowing as soon as everything is connected on the bike?Comment
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