Red Rider Posted June 5, 2011 Share #1 Posted June 5, 2011 The handle feels like it's sticking a little on the pull in. Can I lube it and what shoud I use for it? And how do I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted June 5, 2011 Share #2 Posted June 5, 2011 Every now and then I spray the clutch lever mechanism with Carb Cleaner,wipe clean, and follow it up with WD-40...... Boomer....who sez you'll have a real problem if a pygmie runs off with the clutch lever.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share #3 Posted June 6, 2011 My brake lever is doing the same thing. I found that flushing the fluid aides in making it work smoother. What color is your fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted June 6, 2011 Havn't looked at the fluid but I will now. Wont be riding for a week or so, vacation.. :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted June 6, 2011 Share #5 Posted June 6, 2011 I know when it's time to change my front brake fluid when the handle feels "notchy" and the braking isn't smooth. You're probably feeling the same thing with your clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share #6 Posted June 6, 2011 I know when it's time to change my front brake fluid when the handle feels "notchy" and the braking isn't smooth. You're probably feeling the same thing with your clutch. thats it exactly. NOTCHY. I squeeze the break and you get a lil pressure but you want more so you squeeze mor and the front dives because you gave it too much. Almost like a rusty tool clearing some of the rust when oiled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted June 6, 2011 Share #7 Posted June 6, 2011 thats it exactly. NOTCHY. I squeeze the break and you get a lil pressure but you want more so you squeeze mor and the front dives because you gave it too much. Almost like a rusty tool clearing some of the rust when oiled up. Mine was exactly the same way on the brake side a few weeks ago, so we hit it with a little carb cleaner and some WD-40 as stated above, and tightened it all up and now it brakes very smooth. No more "notching". But if the fluids in the reserve windows look anything less than clear, it would be best to speed bleed them and replace with some new DOT 5.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 6, 2011 Share #8 Posted June 6, 2011 My bike is the 96 tc so the manuals may be different but just reading mine it says to use DOT4 and use chain lube on pivot points every 4K miles. That includes brake and clutch lever pivot, foot brake pivot,sidestand, sidestand switch,shifter peadal,. Now that I have read this I think I will change my rear drive oil, and lube up the brake caliper as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted June 6, 2011 Share #9 Posted June 6, 2011 My bike is the 96 tc so the manuals may be different but just reading mine it says to use DOT4 and use chain lube on pivot points every 4K miles. That includes brake and clutch lever pivot, foot brake pivot,sidestand, sidestand switch,shifter peadal,. Now that I have read this I think I will change my rear drive oil, and lube up the brake caliper as well. Chain lube....hmmmm....haven't thought of that. I'll give it a try. And FYI, DOT 5.1 wasn't around in '96, but it withstands heat much better than its predecessors and is approved for the RSV. Just sayin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 7, 2011 Share #10 Posted June 7, 2011 OK I learned omething New. next time I ride through scorching heat Ill think about the brake fluid good enough for a racer. For now ill stick with what was recomended. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted June 7, 2011 Fluid is brown. I guess after my vacation I'll have to change that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 7, 2011 Share #12 Posted June 7, 2011 http://[img]http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh221/muaymendez/IMAG0236.jpg[/img] Im just gonna show this picture again. I didnt think it was supposed to look like this and it only took. approx 7 ounces of fluid and 20 min to flush and get the whole system clean. Clutch and brake. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh221/muaymendez/IMAG0236.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby G Posted June 7, 2011 Share #13 Posted June 7, 2011 ....and thanks for the visual of your dog's ars end in the mirror! Couldn't have arranged for a good lookin woman, huh??? Glad you got your fluids changed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted June 8, 2011 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2011 If that's dirty, I really need to have mine changed:mo money: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted June 8, 2011 Share #15 Posted June 8, 2011 ....and thanks for the visual of your dog's ars end in the mirror! Funny, I was thinkin' the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted June 8, 2011 Share #16 Posted June 8, 2011 She is the sexiest dog on the block. and what a well behaved Beagle. Our breeders warned us about Beagles always wandering. She tests the waters everywhile. Going into the neigbors yard but shes usually watching what Im doing and allerting me if anyone is getting close as I wrench. Im glad you Noticed. I love this picture even more now. ,LOL Next time Ill try to aim the mirror at the next door neighbors window!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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