Stiff clutch

[pierre]

Clutch handle is really stiff to pull. Any quick solutions?

[Gryphon Rider]

Just kidding!  Post details about what changed and over what time-frame over on the Tech board and you have a better chance of getting useful answers.  Detailed observations are important for diagnosing any mechanical problem.

[Hook#3287]

Post this in the Tech Board.  Do a search there and read all the posts your eyeballs can handle.

Could be bad or low fluid in the system, clog in the system or maybe damper plate rivets. 

You hope it's the fluid.

Flush the system with new hydraulic fluid.

[pierre]

Im 61,   the first guy is probably right LOL.  I will try the oil change though.. Thank you

[Hook#3287]

Pierre;
 Not saying this is your problem, but this is how to change out the fluid.

Check your fluid level and color in the reservoir located above your clutch handle.  You should be able to see the fluid and it should be almost clear.

If not, prop the bike up level with the handle bars turned to the right and remove the reservoir cap.  You will have to remove the set plate, diaphragm and float.   Keep them clean.

BRAKE FLUID CAN MESS UP YOUR PAINT!!!

Down in front of the middle side cover where the seat key lock is, is a rubber nipple.  Remove it and install a long rubber windshield washer hose that will come out to a catch can on the floor.

Open the 10mm lock nut that was under the rubber nipple.  Pump the clutch slowly and fluid should start to dissappear.  Keep the fluid level high enough in the reservior, with FRESH DOT 4  brake fluid, so that air doesn't enter the system.

Fluid should begin to fill up the catch can.  Continue until the fluid runs clean.

lock the 10mm nut and remove the hose.

Fill the reservior, reinstall all the parts and the cap.

Hope it works.

[gregc]

First thing I would do is lube the pivot pin in the lever.

[Hook#3287]

First thing I would do is lube the pivot pin in the lever.