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09-23-2015, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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Dark Clutch fluid
I've got a 2015 Vaquero with about 2200 miles I put on it. I notice that on the clutch fluid window, the fluid is very very dark almost burnt. Concern or just new father worries ?
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09-23-2015, 01:54 PM | #2 |
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Same issue with mine.
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09-23-2015, 04:13 PM | #3 |
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if it was mine I would flush the system and refill.
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09-23-2015, 04:40 PM | #4 |
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DITTO!!! And use synthetic fluid.
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09-23-2015, 06:04 PM | #5 |
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For over 25 years now I have included flushing and bleed ing of all the hydraulic systems a skoot has at the 600 MILE service. There is always an improvement in braking action.
Clutch systems should have the fluid should be flushed and bled twice as often as the brakes as the clutch fluid deteriorates quicker due to contact with the hot engine. RACNRAY
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09-24-2015, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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I brought it in today. They flushed and replaced. Also told me that I need the recall work done. It's not bad now, but will change and upgrade next service and they will have the parts.
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09-24-2015, 12:59 PM | #7 |
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Where did you pick up your bike Mike? My fluid looks fine but I do have to take it to Broward Motorsport in Davie for the recall work. They will call me when the parts arrive.
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09-24-2015, 02:15 PM | #8 |
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Broward Moto on Davie road extension. They will replace it when I get back from trip
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09-24-2015, 04:32 PM | #9 |
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Change your fluids at LEAST every two years, if not sooner.
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09-25-2015, 10:31 AM | #10 |
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09-25-2015, 07:14 PM | #11 |
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So I had mine up on the jacks for tires as I posted the above, I just hit two years and clutch and brake fluid was on the spring to do list. Took a look at my clutch, it was also nasty, far worse than the brakes. I did both. I also noticed my front brake was worse than my rear.
So my theory is we clutch more than we front brake and we front brake more than we rear and the use causes this. I never use my rear, especially with the linked ABS. |
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09-26-2015, 08:35 AM | #12 |
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Doesn't a "linked ABS" system function the same regardless of which brake lever you use? I'm just curious.
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But there has to be a reason for this to be happening, not the end of the world. Just general curiosity. |
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If I'm not mistaken, K-ACT does not engage the rear brake until a certain minimum of pressure is applied to the front brake lever. That means that in mild braking, you are not using the rear brakes at all. That would explain your front fluid degrading faster than the rear. |
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