clutch fluid level
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clutch fluid level
I flushed my clutch fluid today (raining out) and couldn't find any pic's of how much fluid should be in the master cylinder. Service manual is lacking on how much, it just says don't overfill ( no kidding ). Anyway there is a little flat spot in there and that's where i set the level at. I think it will be fine ,but just wondering if there is a specfic level ? Thanks !
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From: Rolla
Yes, there is a master cylinder for the hydraulic clutch.
Just like you have on your '17 Road Glide
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It would would have less in it than a brake master cylinder. Unlike brakes as pads wear fluid level decreases in the master cylinder. With the clutch as it wears fluid is pushed up into the master cylinder.
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Doesnt the brake master cylinder have a line to assist in not overfilling?
Wouldnt the clutch have a line to prevent over filling embossed in it as well?
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i don't think there is any mention of this line in the owners manual or the service manual. Unless i just missed it.
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From: Honah Lee
One I saw has a cast shoulder that has fill. With bike upright, so master is level, fill to it.
Be sure to collapse bellow. That is what allows fluid to go down since system is sealed and air is on top and bellow unfolds. If you tighten cap too tight, it will prevent air from getting to top of bellow
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