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06-06-2019, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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Clutch Spongy
Monster 1997 900
Mileage 8K clutch fluid near 12 months old changed the clutch slave for a new oe about 18 months ago (no signs of leaking) Clutch discs still Original Clutch feels spongy , lever will still spring back but goes all the way to the bar; pressure plate does not appear to have alot of movement , about 1cm Bike drives fine, but very short bite point ; not alot of threshold in the lever for slipping the clutch On aside note , I have slip on Termi's on , do you guys run a colder plug? Need to do anything to accommodate the exhaust ? |
06-06-2019, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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Air in system is my bet. Cable tie lever in overnight after trying pumping it a dozen times prior. If its ok in morning then air is your problem. You could also remove your cover and rubber and carefully pump in and out then hold in. Often or not you will see small bubbles rise to surface.
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06-06-2019, 09:29 PM | #3 |
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Was thinking of air , but how would air enter the system after all this time ?
Will change the Fluid the weekend |
06-06-2019, 10:44 PM | #4 |
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It's amazing how much does sneak in .. My back brake stopped working and as well as a very rusty retainer pin literally half of the system was filled with air.
I've had similar experiences with a clutch on a 750, I think it was a tiny bit of wear on the slave piston and seal.
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07-06-2019, 12:02 AM | #5 |
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yep I'd say its air if there's no leaks ? , and I'm with Albie cable tie trick works wonders but like he said leave it over night for it to work ...oh just make sure the clutch res is on top mark when bike is upright and bars are strait … * )
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07-06-2019, 02:18 AM | #6 |
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Clutch life depends on riding style/enviroment:
If you go for gentle Sunday rides in the country they might last 35k miles or more, If you commute in a city, traffic lights might reduce this to 15k miles, If your name is Carl Fogarty they last about 90 minutes. Fluid should be changed at least every 2 Years. How long had bottle been opened 1year ago? Potential for air in system Disc pack height the important measurement here, some kind anorak ;-) will give us a number shortly, haven’t checked one lately so would need to look up. Sounds like you’re describing air in system. Slip? you mean smooth release? 1cm is a lot, do you mean 1mm? Brake fluid v.hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from atmosphere) Hence 2 year service schedule. Water boils at 100c (@1bar), steam is gas (not air) same effect. Don’t keep opened bottles of DOT4. Buy smallest bottle you can. Take all bottles open more than 1 month to local recycling. Write date on bottle when you open. Vapour lock in brakes much scarier! My bet is bleeding will fix, Albie’s method may or may not work... explanation complex. Exhausts & plugs... whole other thread. |
07-06-2019, 09:21 AM | #7 |
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Thanks lads
I always use only unopened fluid, disgard the rest Think I found the issue, small area of the clutch line, down by the slave was resting against the engine casing, causing the fluid to heat up Was alot better driving in this morning, more consistent lever, Will do a full fluid refresh the weekend |
07-06-2019, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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I say this only as trying to see whether or not air is still there rather than going through the whole process of refilling and bleeding at slave. Obviously if you happy to redo the whole lot is entirely everyone's choice and my test is not guaranteed but I have never had it fail and also worked on rear brake in a similar fashion.
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07-06-2019, 11:15 AM | #9 |
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I do the over night cable tie trick, did it last time I bled the brakes and clutch
Needs new fluid, will just do the whole lot again |
07-06-2019, 06:41 PM | #10 |
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i know albs, in theory it shouldn’t work but it often helps.
carlo, i tried to answer in strict order of your original post, v difficult, as in hospital with only small smartphone. |
07-06-2019, 07:01 PM | #11 |
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Another trick is to bleed the mc at the top banjo as air will collect there and not enough displacement of the fluid/piston to shift it. Have had to do that a few times and you can hear the air coming out. They fit bleed nipples on some of the later mcs too to make it easier to do the same.
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07-06-2019, 07:07 PM | #12 | |
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Got it sorted , even though Brake and clutch fluid was changed late last summer ; was black and I am running SS lines The clutch fluid was low and full of air ; surprised it evaporates relatively quickly based on 2 year schedule |
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08-06-2019, 01:38 AM | #13 | |
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Sounds like you do have tiny weep... going onto chain or into engine oil, letting air in It doesn’t evaporate, is not a ‘consumable’ like eg oil Last edited by slob; 08-06-2019 at 01:40 AM.. |
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08-06-2019, 07:45 AM | #14 |
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Will Keep an eye on the level
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08-06-2019, 09:37 AM | #15 |
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What do you guys recommend for a slave , Oberon?
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