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V45 clutch noise

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Loudshadow, Jun 21, 2011.

  1. Loudshadow

    Loudshadow New Member

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    I have an 82 VF750S Sabre and when I engage the hydraulic clutch and try to change gears it seems as if the clutch isn't completely disengaging because it clicks loudly when moving into a gear. Once in gear the clicking is gone. I thought the hydraulic fluid was low, but it is full. Any ideas?
    Loudshadow, Jun 21, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Have tried adjusting the cable ?
    cowboy, Jun 21, 2011
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  4. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    It may not have cables cowboy and I could be wrong but I thought all those Honda's had hydraulic clutches as well as brakes. If it does have a hydraulic clutch and the fluid is good it still may not be engaging it all the way. You did check the clutch master cylinder (if it has one).
    FLHTbiker, Jun 21, 2011
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    how old is the fluid? It breaks down over time. A friend of mine had a bike with a hydraulic clutch..didn't maintain the bike very well and the fluid was a few years old and broke down...it absorbs water and left long enough will damage seals and will not activate the clutch. That's what happened to my friend. He changed the fluid and the clutch would work .
    Sleepy, Jun 21, 2011
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    "Honda" What's That? :roflmao:
    Fatboy128, Jun 21, 2011
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    That's where you meet the nicest people doncha know?..getting back to the clutch...when the lever is pulled in fully and the bike is in gear does the bike want to walk forward?
    Sleepy, Jun 21, 2011
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Bob, You got to keep both feet planted to keep it from moving :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, Jun 21, 2011
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    The bike sometimes wants to walk forward when the clutch lever is fully pulled and in gear.
    Loudshadow, Jun 22, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    How did the fluid look (dark, black, clear). Start by replacing the fluid, a mityvac vacuum pump works great for replacing the fluid.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 22, 2011
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