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Offline pault

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clutch drag
« on: November 28, 2011, 02:47:36 PM »
my 1100 is suffering from clutch drag, mainly when cold, getting neutral is impossible, have to sit at lights with brake firmly on on it creeps forward. neutrak bit easier when hot,
any ideas people
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Re: clutch drag
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 03:02:48 PM »
It may be a good idea to flush the oil in the clutch, there could be some air or water in there. Its not hard to do and uses brake fluid, its certainly cant hurt.
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Re: clutch drag
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 04:43:12 PM »
What grade oil are you using? The heavier the oil the more likely drag happens.  As Brock suggests, a bit of gunk and water/air in the clutch fluid can lead to the clutch not fully disengaging.  A bit of a leak on the slave cylinder seal can also give trouble.
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