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clutch trouble?

Discussion in '1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989' started by Drod, May 1, 2011.

  1. Drod

    Drod New Member

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    clutch grabs and inch from the grip and the lever has hardly any feel to it? is this what it's like when the clutch is getting worn out? I don't think there is any adjustment in the hydraulic cable system.

    1986 VFR 700F2
     


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    You have yourself sort of a "Jumbo Shrimp" situation there.

    If the clutch is hydraulic it uses no cable and IS somewhat adjustable, you'll need an adjustable lever for real adjust-ability. If it has no feeling it needs to be bled like a brake needs to be bled. You have a brake fluid reservoir on the left handlebar control and a bleed nipple on the left side of the engine. Put in new DOT4 brake fluid and bleed it good and you should be 100 times better.
     


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    yea, that's what i was thinking, the adjusting wheel doesn't do much. there is still brake fluid in there, and steel braided line...i haven't ridden much lately so i was surprised it changed from the last ride. will probably try to bleed it first and see what happenes...thanks, dave
     


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    My Sabre did that once last year. Every thing was fine then for no apparent reason it got air in the line, bleed it and it's been fine since.
     


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