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So a few weeks ago I changed all of the fluids (oil/Tranny and FD) and took a ride to ensure all was well. Was out for about an hour and all good. The bike has been in the garage since then on a tender-in PA so we've had some very cold weather.

Yesterday I went to go for a ride (50 degrees) and as I started the bike and rolled out of the garage, the clutch handle had no resistance. it just about ( almost) could be flicked back and forth. I started the bike and it would not engage. Just a floppy handle.

I took off the handle guard and began to flex the lever. It slowly began to get some resistance back. I took the bike for a short ride and as I rode, the handle lever began to work. Having said that, it seemed to not actuate until it was very close to the actual handle. But it did work.

I turned the bike off thinking maybe something was pinched from the handle guard contraction over winter. when I looked at it today, it seems that the lever has lost resistance again. I took a quick look at the brake/clutch reservoir and it may be low-but there is no evidence of leaking anywhere. Can this fluid evaporate?

I have a manual and found nothing to assist there and nothing online to address this situation. Some guidance would be appreciated before I'm forced to begin taking things apart.

Thanks all.
Skylarmav1

I think I'd go thru a clutch bleed process. And I'd read this thread. CycleRob is the accepted guru on all things R.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33622&p=247495&hili ... ed#p247495

Yes, study Rob's info, and hope that your clutch fluid isn't all over your clutch.

Inspect clutch master, flush system, consider replacing clutch slave.

Thanks Tower and Sweatmark, and of course CR. Looks like fun! I'm sure I'll be back with qmore Q's as the process un folds

if bleeding doesnt do it, your slave has gone.