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Coot
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« on: March 22, 2020, 05:53:53 AM »
Good morning. I am slowly losing fluid from my clutch reservoir. it requires topping up every 500 miles, or so.  No signs of leaks and no puddles on the garage floor. Thoughts, please.
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h13man
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2020, 07:05:04 AM »
Its got to be leaking somewhere. I'd check the slave cylinder area as it a hard place to see. This fluid is very caustic to about everything it touches.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2020, 07:08:40 AM »
There is a seal on the push rod in the slave area, that when it leaks, the fluid will get into the engine oil.

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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2020, 07:21:57 AM »
^^^^^ Cool! Never have looked or been concerned to where that item was located/designed. Thanks! We'll be a watchin' as that chit is bad juju as I mentioned.
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Coot
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2020, 02:44:22 PM »
Thanks, as always, for the helpful info. Coot
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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2020, 05:43:22 AM »
FYI: I believe that I have traced the problem to the slave cylinder, thanks to your helpful suggestions. 

Coot
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2020, 07:42:09 AM »
Here ya go:

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1997/gl1500ct-a-valkyrie-tourer/clutch-cover

Part #14 I believe.

BUT:

You should also renew the seal on the slave piston and clean the slave cylinder bore.

Because that is the main problem you are having.

That is where the leak is actually occurring.

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