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Posted by badboy194
- September 23, 2011, 21:32:44 PMQuote from: rawv on September 22, 2011, 06:43:43 AMRick, Did you notice if the little pin hole on the bottom towards the front of the reservoir was clogged? If you had sludge on the bottom the pinhole had to be clogged. That was my problem. I came back from a ride when it was slipping and used a syringe to take the fluid out. I took a long needle and cleaned the hole out. When I did that the pressure shot up a thin stream of fluid 3 inches high. I had everything on the bike covered over so no paint damage. Basically what was happening is the clutch would work for several minutes until it heated up. Then the fluid would expand and with the hole (pressure relief) clogged it would act like the clutch was being pulled in . The faster I went the easier it would disengage.I changed the fluid and it was just like mud in the bottom of the resevoir it had to be changed but didnt make a differance its still slipping.. so now do i just change the springs or the whole clutch . Thanks Rick
Posted by chief
- September 22, 2011, 11:41:17 AMWell never open up the box and NOT inspect your clutch plates. You need to measure them to determine whether or not they need to be replaced. When I replaced my spring and holders, I went ahead and replaced the friction plates anyway... they were within spec, but another season or two and I'd have to do it anyway. I bought aftermarket plates, and used the new kaw spring and double holders.
Also, as you likely know, the clutch master cylinder cup and dust seal and the slave cylinder piston seal should be replaced every 4 years.
Posted by rawv
- September 22, 2011, 06:43:43 AMI changed the fluid and it was just like mud in the bottom of the resevoir it had to be changed but didnt make a differance its still slipping.. so now do i just change the springs or the whole clutch . Thanks Rick
Posted by chief
- September 21, 2011, 12:15:22 PMThe most likely cause is a weakened clutch spring. Earlier drifters had a weak spring and single holder. I would suggest you do a search here for the original post on clutch spring... and there is some mod info over on the web site. I recommend using the current oem spring and the two holders that go with it. This gives you the same system as all current 1500 and 1600's. There are other options as well.
Posted by Troll
- September 20, 2011, 18:24:15 PMD.O.T. 4 brake fluid....not 3, and definitely not 5
Posted by rawv
- September 20, 2011, 18:22:31 PMI HAVE ABOUT 32,000 ON IT AS OF NOW AND IT SEEMS TO HAVE JUST STARTED SLIPPING..SO IS THERE A CLUTCH FLUID OR JUST RUN BRAKE FLUID I WASNT SURE ..IT LOOKS CLEAR BUT I'M GOING TO CHANGE IT ANYWAY. THANKS RICK
Posted by chief
- September 20, 2011, 15:15:30 PMAlso check out the mods/tips on the web site for clutch info. You cannot adjust it, but if a fluid change helps, that might keep you going until your winter overhaul.
Posted by badboy194
- September 20, 2011, 15:04:20 PMHow many miles on your bike? When did you last change your clutch fluid? If your clutch fluid is getting medium coffee color, time for a change. New fluid is clear, the older it gets , the darker it gets. The fluid also gets crystals in it as it heats. Many times the crystals clog the pressure relief hole in the master cylinder causing the clutch to disengage. It is a cheap and easy thing to check before you get your clutch torn apart. Only cost you 15 min and $5 of fluid.
Posted by rawv
- September 20, 2011, 13:48:17 PMI noticed this weekend some clutch slippage going on when I was getting on the interstate .. my question is can I adjust it for the time being and replace it this winter or do it now I hope I can adjust it for now..its a 99 1500 Drifter and I never really ride it hard. Thanks Rick