Clutch Fluid Issue- 2003 Valkyrie Standard - Updated With Issue.
carolinarider09:
Several months ago I did a re-build in the bike's clutch reservoir.
Everything seemed fine until today (bike had not been ridden in a couple of months).
As noted below I failed to add the problem. Here is the issue.
When I pull in the clutch lever the clutch does not disengage. In other words, there is little to no resistance and you cannot shift from Neutral to any gear.
I, therefore assumed that the issue is related to lack of fluid at the clutch master cylinder (I think that is the correct term.
Now I have the handle bars tilted down probably a little too much but that was never an issue before. But then, I never did a re-build on the reservoir before either.
So, as part of my trouble shooing process I am going to go out and put some more fluid in clutch reservoir and at the same time reduce the tilt on the handle bars a little and do a clutch bleed as described in the link below:
https://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php?topic=58234.0
Anything else I should be wary or concerned about??
Thanks.
Chrisj CMA:
How can anyone help you with advise since you didn’t say what the problem is?
carolinarider09:
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on July 25, 2025, 12:09:34 PM
How can anyone help you with advise since you didn’t say what the problem is?
You know I did not realize I had not quoted the problem. I fixed it in the first post but, the problem is:
When I pull in the clutch lever the clutch does not disengage. In other words, there is little to no resistance and you cannot shift from Neutral any gear.
I, therefore assumed that the issue is related to lack of fluid at the clutch master cylinder (I think that is the correct term.
carolinarider09:
The video below provides the sound I hear when I squeeze the clutch handle.
https://youtube.com/shorts/XjARxORn2Ts?si=cpXCO7jDrLjfyvwK
I have tired to bleed the hydraulic lines and I did get fluid in the container (used a pump system).
The clutch worked for a few strokes and then it stopped.
I guess my only re-course is to rebuild the master cylinder again.
There is no evidence of fluid leaking out of the system. But..... I only checked what might have leaked onto the floor.
The image above is a picture of the clutch master cylinder. I have since raised the handle bars to hopefully not have the fluid so tilted. But, the handled bars have been tilted (more than shown here) for about 20 years with no issues.
So, I suspect a failed rebuild on the master cylinder.
mello dude:
Turn the bars all the way to the right, fill it and do a clutch circuit bleed job.
I would do this before another clutch master rebuild.
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