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Could be both (I've had that happen on a really poor condition system), but I'd start with just a flush - if it flushes easily then your hoses probably aren't a problem.  Key is cleaning the ports  - there are two ports and the small one, witch can be cleaned with a high E guitar string (or something similar - but be gentle) is the one that causes pressure build up problems and because it's small, can clog easily.  If you clutch is clogged, you should check your front brake as well the fluid vintage and condition are probably similar.  Brake fluid is extremely corrosive to paint - you need to be careful and cover everything in sight when working with brake fluid.

Great thanks! I will do that, with the front break I think it is ok, since I change the break fluid couples of months ago, didn't do it with the clutch. Now, would you recommend using DOT 4 or DOT 5?

This is a classic symptom of a partially plugged bypass (or equalizing port) in the clutch master cylinder.  As you exercise the clutch a few times, pressure builds in the circuit which can't release back to the master cylinder as the port is clogged.  Eventually enough pressure builds that the clutch stays disengaged.  If you stop for a while, pressure releases slowly through the partially clogged port and the clutch will work again - for a while.

Thank you for this, in this case should I only clean the system and the hose? Or should I change the hose?

clutch lever feel normal? When did you last change engine oil? Does the bike creep forward when it's in gear and the clutch pulled in?

I have not used the bike that much, changed the oil 300 miles ago, it does not creep forward when it is in gear and clutch pulled in

Hey guys!

I need your help. My Drifter has a shifting problem, when I turn the bike on and let it warm, the gears work perfectly, however, when I ride it for around 15 to 20 min, it seems like the clutch disks stay together and does not move forward, I stop the bike and try to engage 1st gear, however it stays on neutral and I have to wait for the bike to cool to continue riding, any thoughts ablut it?

Coolant level is ok and the fan does turn on, however, after that, the spark plugs of the front cylinder stopped working, I would think it is something on the wiring that is causing this, I would like to know a different opinion about it, the bike has no more than 14k miles

Hi guys!

I have a problem with my VN 1500 Drifter, after 3 min of having the engine on, the temperature light and the fuel light turns on, then the starts to lose power and the rear cylinder starts with some explosions while riding, can someone help me understand why?

Thanks!