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I'm getting Too Old For This...
« on: February 11, 2026, 08:12:00 PM »
The last couple of time I've ridden my ST the clutch has been feeling a bit "off".
I was pulling the lever basically right back to the handlebar before it would disengage.
So, last week I decided to do something about it...
After making sure I had plenty of brake fluid I crawled around on the floor unbolting the left lower fairing. At this point I realised I'm really getting too old for this....lol.
Anyhow, to cut a long story short, after removing all the old fluid I then flushed fresh fluid through a number of times.
After bleeding any bubbles out it's all back working as it should. Woohoo!  :runyay

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Re: I'm getting Too Old For This...
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2026, 09:49:55 PM »
I have no trouble getting on the floor to work on the bike, but once there I cant change position or get up without pain and effort..
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Re: I'm getting Too Old For This...
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2026, 11:41:22 PM »
After bleeding any bubbles out it's all back working as it should. Woohoo!  :runyay

Gotta agree with both of you- getting down on the concrete and then getting up again, are tough.  Having the strength in the arthritic fingers to grip things comes next in the list of complaints!
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Re: I'm getting Too Old For This...
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2026, 11:51:50 PM »
I have no trouble getting on the floor to work on the bike, but once there I cant change position or get up without pain and effort..

I really can relate...I got down there and all of a sudden something grabbed in my side which, excuse the pun, floored me....lol.
I just had to lay there flat out on my back until the pain subsided...

Ahhh, the joys of getting old!  :thumbsup

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