| Author | Message | ||
     Highlander51 |
I have a early 08 1125r that has 3,100 miles on it, and I keep watching for the slave to start to weep but nothing so far. Why do some go bad and others don't? What exactly is the cause, and is it just a matter of time and they will all go bad? I have 10 months left on my warranty so I have time to get it fixed if it goes south. Is there anything that can be done to help the original slave last? | ||
| Jdugger |
Ride it? I have 2 '08 bikes. One has an 09 clutch cover from all the problems I had early on. The second one has been fine so far with just 08 parts, but it's a later '08 build. Even if it goes totally sideways on you it's not a terribly hard or expensive fix, so I say don't worry about it and ride. | ||
| Highlander51 |
Not to worried about it, it was more a academic question. This is my play bike so if something happens it will get fixed but does not hang me up. Just wondering why they go bad. Changing out tires today (PP 2 ct's) so I can take advantage of the cool weather here in SoCal and get some riding in. Thanks | ||
| Froggy |
Just a poor design on the original seals. Some leak, many don't. Ride it, if it does eventually leak, replace with the newer parts and you are good to go  | ||
| Bueller4ever |
I was told by my service manager that the original cylinder/piston would wear a grove in the cylinder and cause it to leak. That's why the fix it kit includes a new piston/cylinder, instead of just new seals. Pull off your puck and see if it's leaking or put another 1,000 miles on it and you'll see it leak out the puck. | ||
| 1_mike |
My Taylor Made (crash protection) cover hides just over half the clutch cover...! Does this mean mine will never leak as long as the cover is in place ? Mike | ||
| Buellrider66 |
The cover will hold the fluid until it reaches the weep hole. The cover does not stop the leak. | ||
| Bueller4ever |
Out of sight, out of mind, Mike.  Clutch performance may suffer though. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
and a few just wont stay fixed... anybody care to venture a guess as to how much force is actually being applied to the cover itself during shifting or while holding the clutch in for a light etc? | ||
| Dannybuell |
Why would you hold the clutch in for a light? There is no benefit with the cost of stressing; the hydraulic system, pressure plate spring(s), and throw-out bearing? Put it in gear as the other light goes yellow-red and yours is about to go green. This is much easier on everything. There is a hidden benefit of operating your vehicle this way, that clunk into gear usually wakes up the driver in front of you. :-) | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
m/c safety 101 danny keep it in gear. i'm not looking to be told what you think of how i ride. i am looking for the information requested. | ||
| Dannybuell |
I have used up clutch cables holding it in gear at lights. Now hydraulics are surely not cables, just thinking about stress in general. Didn't mean to stress you, sorry. | ||
| Dirty_john |
why wear out the clutch plates by keeping it in gear, I was a motorcycle instructor over here in the UK for 5 years and we always taught the pupils to select neutral when at traffic lights | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
must be something that's limited to the AMA here in the south then. every class i've ever taken and every instructor i have ever spoken to recommends keeping it in gear when at a controlled intersection. in either case that still doesn't answer the question. sorry for being snappy | ||
| Badlionsfan |
In gear at a light or stop sign is taught in msf classes and in class A cdl training. If you wanna save wear on your hydraulic clutch, don't use it for up shifts. |
