| Author | Message | ||
     Mountainstorm |
Although the clutch action is still good I see drips and drops of fluid on the surrounding area...again...some more. Do you guys think there is a 100% solution to the leaky clutch cover? Is it just something that will be annoying 1125 owners forever? Dealer installed the latest revision cover and puck assembly. I don't want to bring it in for more service until the clutch fails (like it did last time) so this is more a question of curiousity than immediate need. Thanks in advance. | ||
| Moosestang |
Are you sure it's not the bleeder leaking? My clutch is still yet to leak, but I'm expecting it to. | ||
| Kickstand76 |
I was told by an experienced Buell Tech at local dealer that these "leaks" are not normal and that they should not leak. Another Tech there said when the case was cast it was done with imperfections. I had mine replaced at about 1200 miles or so. Has worked great since. I've read from this forum that it is believed heavy downshifting can cause or be one of the factors to cause the clutch to leak. I was a little hard on the clutch that particular day-when I heard a popping sound and then saw fluid seeping out. Nevertheless, your local techs should have no trouble replacing your clutch assembly. You may have to wait longer than normal. It seems Buell parts are more collector items than warranty items these days. I hate it. Almost a month to get my clutch fixed. | ||
| Mountainstorm |
Well it's the latest revision cover with the latest puck and O rings so.... But is deffo weeping from the weep hole and spattering the shizz all over my right foot peg and ancillary gear. I was just wondering what other people are experiencing with their warranty-repaired clutch covers? | ||
| D_adams |
I had mine done 4 times. It's been right so far on the last go. Call the dealer and let them know it's leaking again, have them order the new parts and then call you when it all shows up. Your downtime will be minimized, but be prepared to get stuck somewhere with no clutch unless you carry dot4 brake fluid with you everywhere. I did that for a while. It sucked. I think the case was scored slightly, so they replaced everything the last time. Maybe $600-700 in parts, then all the labor. Works fine now though. | ||
| Moosestang |
I wouldn't want to ride with a leaking clutch. You are knowingly slinging brake fluid on unsuspecting motorists. That's not right.  | ||
| Mountainstorm |
I'd sling poo at unsuspecting motorists if it made me go faster. JK Main concern is getting stranded. The amount it spatters is quite small but I will let the HD guys know. Stuff like this is what makes Buells Buells. My X-1 always has had a leak from the trans. Always. It's been serviced every way from Sunday and it still leaks. As long as the bike does not strand me I can overlook it. | ||
| Chevycummins |
The new style clutch cover alone won't fix the weep. There is also new design piston, piston seals and sleeve that needs to be installed. Since the new internals were put in mine its been dry under the puck. I just checked it yesterday. | ||
| Mountainstorm |
I got the full monty when they performed the repair a few months back. I saw the parts. New puck, O-rings, cover. Unless they came up with a newer new puck etc? I dunno. I'll give them a go at it in about 2400 miles. They can handle that when they do the valve service and all that fun stuff. | ||
| Tbenson |
It sounds like you got the same fix mine did. Mine has not leaked, but I have not put many miles on it since the fix either. The puck, o-rings, and cover is not the revised fix offered, as Chevycummins stated above. Maybe it would be in your best interest, to go ahead and get the parts ordered now, it seems the parts are taking a very long time to get to the Dealers for the Buells. | ||
| Ride4life |
Search isn't working right now for me (tried on both my Mac and PC) so forgive me if this has been answered before. Taking delivery on an 09 CR shortly. Is the clutch weep/leak inevitable on these engines? | ||
| Froggy |
No, I got two and neither have leaked. Neither had bad turn signals, neither had bad fueling, or anything else worth mentioning. | ||
| Ride4life |
Thanks Froggy! I am so amped to own a Buell again. | ||
| Moosestang |
Define bad fueling Froggy? I would wager that I could jump on any stock 1125 and feel a lean surge at cruise, no matter how slight it maybe. I must have close to 2,000 miles on my CR (March 09 build date) and the clutch has not leaked, weeped at all. My water pump has weeped, but the strange thing is that it hasn't done it again. Correction, it leaked a small amount after my last ride. At least I know where my coolant has been disappearing to and it's not inside the motor. I'm starting to wonder if the slight coolant weep is considered ok, so long as it's not leaking enough to drip. (Message edited by moosestang on March 02, 2010) | ||
| Mountainstorm |
Just called the HD shop and they called the company and were told that the new cover/puck/rings that my bike received have been working well and they have no reports of failure. They asked me to bring the bike in so they can inspect it and see if maybe an O-ring got pinched or something. Seems like X-rings would be more appropriate for the action of the puck but whatever. I'll take what I can get. Hoping it is something simple. | ||
| Cravacor |
I took my first ride of the year yesterday and noticed the clutch fluid leak at the puck. The bike is a 2009 CR manufactured in September 2008 with about 900 miles on it. I have read some of the MANY threads about clutch fluid leaks here but have not seen any mention of what nasty corrosive stuff brake fluid is. Has anyone noticed the leaked fluid causing any damage to their underside bits? I plan to give my dealer a call about it to see what they have to say about the repair and parts availability. I would think at this time of year parts may be especially scarce due to all the folk like me just getting their scoots out for the first rides of the year. So, to sum up, the fix appears to be new puck, puck seal, piston, piston seals and sleeve? All this reminds me of the old joke about the penguin who blew a seal! |
