So I've been reviewing the various threads on the 1200 clutches and slave cylinder. Good general info for my question but not specific.
As I've just completed a swing arm and suspension linkage bearing inspection and grease (they were not too bad) and I've been noticing what I consider sub-par clutch operation, so I've decided to pull the slave cylinder. Question: Should the cavity be dry that the slave cylinder sits fits in, in the rear of the gear box? I found quite a bit a fluid there, looking like the blackish brake fluid that I just bled out of the system last week. As well there was a thin bit of rubber that came from around the piston. You can see the thin piece on the paper towel in the pictures inserted below. My belief is that the seal on the cylinder has failed and hence the cylinder is leaking. Does anyone have experience with this issue and can shed some light on the subject? I presume I will have to purchase a complete unit.
As I've just completed a swing arm and suspension linkage bearing inspection and grease (they were not too bad) and I've been noticing what I consider sub-par clutch operation, so I've decided to pull the slave cylinder. Question: Should the cavity be dry that the slave cylinder sits fits in, in the rear of the gear box? I found quite a bit a fluid there, looking like the blackish brake fluid that I just bled out of the system last week. As well there was a thin bit of rubber that came from around the piston. You can see the thin piece on the paper towel in the pictures inserted below. My belief is that the seal on the cylinder has failed and hence the cylinder is leaking. Does anyone have experience with this issue and can shed some light on the subject? I presume I will have to purchase a complete unit.