Swapping out the AJP for a Magura?

[GGRider01]

Has anyone done this? From what I understand, the Magura runs mineral oil while mine, the AJP, runs DOT 4. What obstacles would be in the way of doing this?

Preferably, I'd like to just swap out the master and keep the hose and slave as they are. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Magura, but I am finding it difficult to locate another brand that offers a DOT 4 clutch master.

[desertgasser300]

Originally Posted by GGRider01

Has anyone done this? From what I understand, the Magura runs mineral oil while mine, the AJP, runs DOT 4. What obstacles would be in the way of doing this?

Preferably, I'd like to just swap out the master and keep the hose and slave as they are. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Magura, but I am finding it difficult to locate another brand that offers a DOT 4 clutch master.

Is there something wrong the the AJP unit you are running? If not, you won't find a hydro clutch with a smother pull then an AJP? The Magura unit on my 12' felt like it was either on or off. And didn't modulate as well as the AJP. Brembo is one of the only other hydro's to use DOT fluid. I have 0 experience with them.

[gasgasman]

All the AJPs I've had on my bikes use Mineral oil.
Does yours have a green top?

[shang]

I used a Magura on my husqvarna, and this AJP on my 2013 is by far the smoothest easiest pull of any bike I've ever owned.

[GGRider01]

Mine states DOT 4 right on the cap, which is black. I'm mostly wanting to swap for something a little more rigid. Mine swivels about the bars pretty easily and can't be tightened any further. A new clamp is not cheap and AJP America doesn't seem interested in selling to individuals. I think dealers are a racket and generally avoid them if possible. I'll probably end up ordering through a dealer, if it beats online prices of 40 freakin dollars for a sheet metal clamp. That is, if AJP really is the lightest clutch out there.

[gasgasman]

You can wrap plumber's teflon tape around the bar to take up the slack.

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by gasgasman

You can wrap plumber's teflon tape around the bar to take up the slack.

I do this on clutch and brake because then they are firm but can still be adjusted without tools - I always tend to need to adjust them