etcswjoe Posted November 12, 2010 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2010 When I release the clutch on my 99 RSV I get a pop or click from the master cylinder, it appears to me that it is the boot around the push-rod making the noise. I have plenty of fluid and the clutch is working fine except the noise. I never noticed it before today, however I did not have the engine running when I noticed it so it may have been around for awhile. Do I need to start thinking about rebuilding the master cylinder? Has anyone else experienced this? I am planning to change the fluid Sunday to see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted November 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted November 13, 2010 I have not experienced your problem, but I do have an idea about it. In the handle is a brass insert that pivots on the rod that activates the cylinder. I have seen reports that this part wears significantly and becomes out of round. I'd inspect that for problems. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 13, 2010 Share #3 Posted November 13, 2010 I have not experienced your problem, but I do have an idea about it. In the handle is a brass insert that pivots on the rod that activates the cylinder. I have seen reports that this part wears significantly and becomes out of round. I'd inspect that for problems. Goose :sign yeah that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted November 13, 2010 Went out and took the lever off and inspected the insert and it does not look out of shape. I depressed the rod in without the lever and it still makes the noise. It's sound's almost like a a piece of plastic being popped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted November 13, 2010 Share #5 Posted November 13, 2010 Dirty gunky fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted November 13, 2010 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2010 Are you sure it's not those old finger knuckles popping from arthritis ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtglenn Posted November 13, 2010 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2010 Just spray some WD40 around the rubber & bushing while working the clutch lever. Will clean and lube the area eliminate the pop and squeak. I do this every spring keeps thing nice, smooth and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted November 13, 2010 Are you sure it's not those old finger knuckles popping from arthritis ? You know you may have a point there :rotf: It's not Rice Krispies you hear in the morning popping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted November 17, 2010 I went around to about half a dozen other bikes at the Tybee Island M&E and each bike makes the same popping noise, so I must have never noticed it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 17, 2010 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2010 I went around to about half a dozen other bikes at the Tybee Island M&E and each bike makes the same popping noise, so I must have never noticed it before. uh oh ! mine doesn't make the noise... is there anyone with an extra clutch noise they are willing to part with???? sarcasm intended ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Kat Posted November 19, 2010 Share #11 Posted November 19, 2010 When I release the clutch on my 99 RSV I get a pop or click from the master cylinder, it appears to me that it is the boot around the push-rod making the noise. I have plenty of fluid and the clutch is working fine except the noise. I never noticed it before today, however I did not have the engine running when I noticed it so it may have been around for awhile. Do I need to start thinking about rebuilding the master cylinder? Has anyone else experienced this? I am planning to change the fluid Sunday to see if that helps. Electronics guru looking at doing some mechanical work? Oooooh...scary:rasberry: Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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