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highlife4me
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« on: April 20, 2013, 05:45:54 AM » |
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My clutch releases very late.
Is there something that I can do to get it to release closer to the handle bar?
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013, 06:06:01 AM » |
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Is there enough fluid in the clutch resivoir?? RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2013, 06:08:04 AM » |
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+1 on the fluid and bleed it.
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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2013, 06:17:00 AM » |
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These monsters do that. The lever is almost all the way out before the clutch engages. So, my main question is. How long have you had this bike ? If its new to you, then its probably the way it should be. If something has changed, then thats different. Filing about .020-.025" off the pushrod helps a bit, it gives a little more free-play.
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sandy
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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2013, 06:24:07 AM » |
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As was said, flush and bleed the clutch system.
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gregc
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« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2013, 05:39:18 PM » |
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I put adjustable clutch and brake levers on mine, it make a big difference on the clutch grab point. I guess they are still available, I remember I had to grind an extra tab off of both to make them fit the Valkyrie.
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2013, 09:35:16 PM » |
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goldwing " adjustable clutch and brake levers "  huge improvement ...  it all move to the top ... money well spent  |
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donaldcc
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2013, 10:29:33 PM » |
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i replaced the clutch and brake lines with Galfer steel lines along with fluid replacement and found a big difference.
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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2013, 03:48:09 PM » |
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When I put the non-adjustable wide levers(I forget what brand) on my 00 std. the clutch grabbed higher than with the stockers.I had to trim the push rod on the m/cyl. a little at a time til it felt normal.Also the warmer the clutch got the quicker it would disengage,just a little touch of lever and it would slip.
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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2013, 09:12:24 AM » |
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It's a hydraulic actuated clutch.
Trying to compare it to a cable operated
clutch is fruitless.
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013, 10:15:36 AM » |
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I've had two Interstates and the clutches both released with only a slight squeeze of the clutch lever. I'm not sure why you'd want it any other way.
When there's air in the system, it will have the opposite effect. With air or low fluid, you'll have the handle pulled all the way in and the clutch will still be engaged-not a fun situation at a traffic light. It does create a "pucker factor".
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highlife4me
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013, 05:31:03 PM » |
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Thank you all for your input. I have speed bleeders and will be changing fluid. I will be installing adjustable levers when I can find the right ones. |
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