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JimC in NC · 10-11-2008, 04:45 PM

Are you saying that if you disconnect the line at the slave cylindar, and pump the clutch you don't get any fluid at all? If so, it sounds like you have a clog in the line. You might try disconnecting the line at the MC and at the slave, and use some compressed air to blow out the line. If you do, be sure to protect everything from anything that comes out of the line. Brake fluid is very damaging to your paint. Be aware that inside the MC there are two holes. The larger hole feed fluid out to the line when the clutch lever is squeezed. The smaller hole allows the fluid to return to the MC when the lever is released. Either or both can be clogged and can affect your clutch operation.
JimC in NC

10-11-2008, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
JimC in NC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 916	Are you saying that if you disconnect the line at the slave cylindar, and pump the clutch you don't get any fluid at all? If so, it sounds like you have a clog in the line. You might try disconnecting the line at the MC and at the slave, and use some compressed air to blow out the line. If you do, be sure to protect everything from anything that comes out of the line. Brake fluid is very damaging to your paint. Be aware that inside the MC there are two holes. The larger hole feed fluid out to the line when the clutch lever is squeezed. The smaller hole allows the fluid to return to the MC when the lever is released. Either or both can be clogged and can affect your clutch operation. JimC in NC __________________ JimC in NC Rider #31 in Woody's Journal Ride '99 750 ACE, V&H Cruzers, Kury ISOs, Mustang seat, Leatherlyke Bags '85 Goldwing LTD-"The Smooth Ride!" (now gone but not forgotten)