Hydralic clutch
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From: Lafayette La
Actually I had a small leak at the reservoir and I think it was due to the clutch wearing because the sight class was very full so I bleed it off a little bit of fluid that was about six weeks ago no fluid leaking from the reservoir any longer and didn't have an immediate problem after pleading off the fluid
I would recommend using something like a cooking baster or something other than bleeding the system at a hose connection to remove excess fluid.
To get your clutch to release at the point you want/need it to, most likely you will need to have it bleed properly at the slave cylinder. In my case the header pipe is in the way and would have tobe removed to access the bleed screw.
With all the hyd clutch issues I would talk to a dealer (a good one) and really lean toward them checking it out under warranty and would not mention anything about bleeding or the fluid level.
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Have to say, I'm glad my 2015 FLSTF has the cable clutch. It works great and feels great.
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From: Rijssen, the Netherlands
Comm'on guys, hydraulic clutches are more common in automotive industry than cable operated clutches. Cable operated clutches are not so reliable as hydraulic operated clutches. There are indeed some other weak points than the cable operated clutches. One of them is a leak in the reservoir or hydraulic lines. The other is, like brake fluid, that the fluid is vulnerable for water and vapour due to heat. Normally one has to change the hydraulic fluid every 20,000 miles or so. Do it together with the renewal of the brake fluids or after a clutch dismantling or hydraulic line dismantling, earlier than the 20,000 miles to prevent 'hydration' of the fluid. Causing 'vapor lock' by water particles in the fluid and high temperatures around the engine.
This 'vapor lock' gives a 'weak feeling' in the clutch handle at the handle bar, mistaken for a 'worn clutch'.
When hydraulic clutches were so vulnerable as some described here, the roads should be blocked with tow trucks, removing stranded cars and vans with hydraulic clutch problems...
This 'vapor lock' gives a 'weak feeling' in the clutch handle at the handle bar, mistaken for a 'worn clutch'.
When hydraulic clutches were so vulnerable as some described here, the roads should be blocked with tow trucks, removing stranded cars and vans with hydraulic clutch problems...
Last edited by Bart van der Meulen; Nov 1, 2015 at 02:15 AM.
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From: Oxford, Nc
Try it sometime.
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From: anacoco, la
when i had a cable clutch, my maintenance routine would go like this: at 5k interval, adjust clutch. then ride the bike to warm up the fluids, and change engine and primary oils. every 10k, same thing except add in the tranny oil.
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