Clutch

[grandpaweaver]

Got enough time today to finish changing the clutch fluid and an oil change. Took a short ride and things seemed ok except the clutch grabs right away as I release it. Before it would need to be more than half way out before reaching the friction zone. Which way is right and does it need adjustment?

[Patrick]

There is no adjustment and these do engage late/ lever almost fully released.. There still should be a little clearance but it won't be much.. A little extra clearance can be gained by filing/grinding about .020" off the pushrod..

[grandpaweaver]

There is no adjustment and these do engage late/ lever almost fully released.. There still should be a little clearance but it won't be much.. A little extra clearance can be gained by filing/grinding about .020" off the pushrod..

Ok then why would it change just because I changed the fluid?

[BonS]

Perhaps you got a little air in the system as you changed the fluid. A bit more bleeding may restore the original feel.

[Patrick]

Oops, sorry, I mis-read your post.. I read it as your clutch used to engage sooner than it does now.. All of these monsters that I have been around, the clutch engages near the completely released position[lever almost all out].. It may be hard to feel air  in these lines and you may still have air in the system..
When you pull in the lever, keep it pulled in while opening the bleeder.. Close the bleeder then release the lever.. Repeat.. Don't let the cylinder run out of fluid..
If this doesn't correct the problem you may have an issue with the master cylinder..

[grandpaweaver]

Oops, sorry, I mis-read your post.. I read it as your clutch used to engage sooner than it does now.. All of these monsters that I have been around, the clutch engages near the completely released position[lever almost all out].. It may be hard to feel air  in these lines and you may still have air in the system..
When you pull in the lever, keep it pulled in while opening the bleeder.. Close the bleeder then release the lever.. Repeat.. Don't let the cylinder run out of fluid..
If this doesn't correct the problem you may have an issue with the master cylinder..

I was using a mityvac do I still hold lever in?

[Patrick]

I don't think you should have to, but, I use my little Mity-vac for a lot of things, but, not bleeding brakes.. I still tend to do brakes the old-fashioned way..

[sandy]

SOMETIMES a bit of air gets trapped at the banjo bolt at the outlet of the master cylinder. Get a wrench handy and break the B bolt with the lever depressed.

[john]

Got enough time today to finish changing the "clutch fluid "                
don't grind anything              
look for and buy  "adjustable " brake and clutch (chrome) levers for a goldwing ...      
if you need to grind something
you can grind a little tab off one of them so as to fit your valkyrie ...  
ajust for a short throw ... life is good            
    
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