Changed clutch and brake fluid

[Chrisj CMA]

Tried an easy trick, will do it this way from now on

Turn the handlebars so the master cylinder is as level as it can get, then loosen the two mount bolts and reposition the master cylinder so it's very level.  Doing it this way, there was no squeeze out of fluid when installing the covers, and the sight windows just about completely covered, tiny air bubble at the 12 o'clock position...perfect

I don't have speed bleeders or any vacuum things just the old fashioned way.  Took a few minutes at each bleeder to pump a couple reservoir fulls through at each location.

I was sort of surprised, it's been 4 or 5 years since the last time and the fluid was nice and clean, just a little tan colored, no gunk in the master cylinder.

[Chrisj CMA]

I didn't want to say anything before a longer ride, but I think the new clutch fluid has improved the smoothness of the take off from a stop.  There was no problem before, it just feels smoother and more positive when letting the clutch out.  Also I haven't missed second at all like was happening every once in a while lately.

Very cheap and easy investment. Don't put it off if it has been awhile.

[sixlow]

I recently had to replace the clutch slave cylinder and of course bleed it, I have a mighty vac which makes it stupid easy, and I sure felt a more positive and smoother clutch. I never felt the slave going, It was the leak underneath and eventually the fluid level got noticeably low. I hear the clutch will not disengage if I had pushed it any further.