Motorcycle Repair: 800cc suzuki intruder, clutch master cylinder, suzuki intruder
QuestionMike- I've got a clutch issue- after a long ride - 3 days or so- the clutch went from working - to not- It seemed to me the clutch handle was not engaging the clutch - the fluid was old and dirty so I flushed it and bleed it but the flaccid clutch handle persists. I removed the handle and the little rubber "cup" the clutch "piston / rod ??) goes into is warn - I wonder if it is possible that it is the problem? Is there anything you can think of that I can do to "harden" up the clutch handle- which is what it seems the problem is? I can force a shift into first or second but it really seems that the clutch is not being engaged. I should mention I live on a small island and therefor getting parts is a several week process so trial and error takes months.
thanks for your assistance
Cheers
Paul
AnswerPaul, the little rubber cup you mentioned is quite probably the culprit here. It creates a seal so that the fluid is pressurised when the lever is pulled, allowing the clutch plates to separate. I hate to say it, but I believe you need a clutch master cylinder rebuild kit to get back on the road. When you order one, I strongly suggest you get a factory service manual, too, so that you can perform the repairs yourself.