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Mofla
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« on: February 05, 2013, 08:11:18 AM »
My clutch seems to be maybe not engaging as well as it should. Hard shift. My fluid seems low for starters. Do i dare top off with DOT 3. Calls for Dot 4. Thought I heard 3 & 4 are compatible but not 5 ? Thnks,,,,
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2013, 08:22:27 AM »
DOT 3 & 4 are compatible...DOT 4 has a  higher boiling point, which is why most motorcycles call for it in the brakes...if you brake HARD AND LOTS (to the point of nice glowing rotors) you supposedly could boil DOT 3. Completely irrelevant in the clutch, but if ya have DOT 4 on hand may as well use it.

Also check the two bushings in the lever for wear as this can cause significant clutch action issues.
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2013, 08:32:26 AM »
If it looks like the color of molasses, it would be a good idea to change it as well.  Should be almost clear.
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Mofla
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2013, 08:51:51 AM »
Awesome info guys !!! Speedy as well !!! Thnks !
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2013, 09:32:43 AM »
Quote from: RainMaker on February 05, 2013, 08:32:26 AM
If it looks like the color of molasses, it would be a good idea to change it as well.  Should be almost clear.

Good point...A changing/bleeding is pretty much the norm if you have to open up one of those master cylinders.
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2013, 04:17:47 PM »
Was real low, and molasses colored. I just topped it off. Didnt want to maybe wind up bleeding it.
Dont have the resources !! Undecided
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2013, 05:09:40 PM »
also check that the master cylinder push rod is not protrubing or making a hole in the lever base. it has hapenned to me .was thinking  clutch actuation rebuild. lol  Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2013, 05:54:22 PM »
Quote from: franco6 on February 05, 2013, 05:09:40 PM
also check that the master cylinder push rod is not protrubing or making a hole in the lever base. it has hapenned to me .was thinking  clutch actuation rebuild. lol  Smiley
thnks much everyone !
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2013, 05:02:54 PM »
After the top off, and shimming the lever bushing ( till I find a new one ) seems to be right on !
Cheers !!
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