Need help with clutch

jsprink636 · 07-21-2011, 07:30 AM

I have a 2010 Duke 690 with 5900 miles on it. Besides an occasional false neutral when shifting, I have never had and slipping issues or any other clutch related problems. Yesterday i was coming to a stop so i was downshifting, and when i put it in 1 gear it acted like it was in neutral then shut off. I restarted the bike, put it in gear, let out the clutch and all was fine. 1 mile down the road the same thing happened again except this time the bike would not go anywhere after letting the clutch out. It goes into gear but it seems like the clutch is not disengaging. you can just sit there and rev it with the clutch lever out in gear and it does nothing. I am thinking slave cylinder, but I would like some opinions before i start disassembling.

bajadog · 07-24-2011, 01:13 PM

I'd start with the simplest thing. Back bleed the slave cylinder.

jsprink636 · 07-25-2011, 06:09 AM

What's the procedure on back bleeding the slave? This is my first hydraulic clutch I have had to do work on. Thanks

bajadog · 07-25-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jsprink636

What's the procedure on back bleeding the slave? This is my first hydraulic clutch I have had to do work on. Thanks

I like this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fAEyCkZPY

Obviously you don't need to run out an buy that $130 magura tool for the
master cylinder. I just pile rags around the master cylinder and toss them
after they get soaked.

You can buy those syringes at most auto parts stores. Some guy us plastic tubing and a turkey baster.