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Clutch Problem
« on: February 10, 2024, 07:14:25 PM »
My son has just picked up a (cheap) 2003 1300. I went down and checked it out yesterday.

The clutch lever has to be pulled right up hard against the grip to release, and if you so much as twitch the little finger you are moving. It also has a lot of free play before it starts to get any feel at all.

Am I correct in thinking that the master needs a kit putting through it?

How much of a headache is it to bleed afterwards?

Other than that and a melted heated grip, it is a nice bike that rides well. It should be at only 138,000 km.

His on the right, mine on the left.
« Last Edit: February 10, 2024, 07:19:46 PM by Dragonstaff »
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

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1984 1200 Goldwing
1981 GL 500 Silverwing
1980 CX500
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Re: Clutch Problem
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2024, 08:04:17 PM »
Had clutch issues with WendyL's bike, off this week to mechanic for new slave cylinder, hopefully this finally sorts it. As for doing it myself, tried that but it's a PITA, especially if you have big hands or thick fingers
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Re: Clutch Problem
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2024, 09:47:37 PM »
May just need to bleed the system, there could be an air bubble. Its easy to do, so try it first
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Re: Clutch Problem
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2024, 11:19:56 AM »
These guys are correct. Bleed it first and see if that adjusts it out.
I run a blackbird clutch lever on STella which affords better comfort and is easy to adjust the lever/clutch bite position.
If these don't help, you may need a clutch slave cylinder refurbish. If all that fails,
I'm guessing it's your clutch basket/ plates.
But STella has 248,000km on her with plenty of towing miles and original clutch still. (Touch wood)
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Re: Clutch Problem
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2024, 04:48:18 PM »
May just need to bleed the system, there could be an air bubble. Its easy to do, so try it first

Got to agree with you, Brock!
I bled mine last year and if I can do it, anyone can...lol

Here's a YouTube "How To" for your viewing pleasure...

https://youtu.be/gHDWa2Hhado?si=otaM534j1p08OxYO


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Re: Clutch Problem
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2024, 09:01:30 PM »
Bled this today, and problem solved. It now feels about the same as mine. Sucked all the dirty old fluid out too, so it is now nice and clean.

I like how accessible the bleeder is, not like the GL 1200
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

2003 ST 1300
1984 1200 Goldwing
1981 GL 500 Silverwing
1980 CX500
(Not all bikes are running at the current time)
 
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