What Happened to My Clutch Handle? 02 r1150r

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What Happened to My Clutch Handle? 02 r1150r

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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
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if bleeding doesnt do it, your slave has gone.
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