Why bother?
Created on: 02/17/14 12:06 PM
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TheTX14
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Danno
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/17/14 1:58 PM
Clutch fluid is actually subjected to more severe and frequent heat cycles than brake fluid. If you never change brake fluid, don't bother with clutch fluid either.
TheTX14
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Danno
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/17/14 5:19 PM
As hydraulic fluid undergoes continual heat cycles, it absorbs water, which can be detrimental to seals etc. Plus it's cheap, so changing it every couple of years is a good idea to keep the systems working well.
andypandy
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/17/14 5:20 PM
why change clutch fluid , brake/clutch fluid absorb water of which will cause corrosion in your brake /clutch system, as Danno said your clutch fluid will go through more heat cycles than your brakes which will cause it to absorb more water , changing on a regular basis will improve feel and keep any corrosion to a minimum.
I change brake/clutch fluids every 5000 km and clean brake calipers/ change oil filter etc.
you have one of the fastest production bikes around so it should be maintained to the highest degree.
Danno
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/17/14 5:32 PM
Also water absorption lowers the boiling point of the fluid and if you boil the fluid, bubbles form and we all know what bubbles in the fluid do for efficient hydraulic action. Fluid is cheap. Your life is irreplaceable.
Rook
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/17/14 6:06 PM
So why change it?
biggmo77
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RE: Clutch fluid change
02/20/14 7:07 PM
Personally, I like the easy maintenance projects to build my confidence for more difficult ones.
Plus, don't you want to know that everything about your beast is its best condition? After all we're betting our lives that everything is right every time we go out.
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