Clutch thoughts....
Has anyone UPGRADED to a better type of clutch for a 2nd gen shark? Something alittle more "beefey" and hard to push..so i can slam it....I want a tight clutch..mine seems "loose" and after racing kinda hard...it feels that once i shift into say second...it acts like the clutch is still pressed in..like it doesnt let go..just for a split second...iu wanna saythat it is heating up....or something..but i have no idea. It's fine for everyday driving..but if i race hard...speed shifting/slamming..is feels "mushy"..ya know what I mean..?
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Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Prius 2006 Suzuki SV650S
Sounds like you have air/contaminents in your hydraulic clutch.
Bleed the system till the fluid coming out is clear. The Cluch fluid container is really small, don't run it dry. Also. there will be a "build up" of crap on the bottom of the fuild contaner. Make sure you flush that out too!
See if that quick fix solves your problem before investing $300 to $600 in a new clutch.
Bleed the system till the fluid coming out is clear. The Cluch fluid container is really small, don't run it dry. Also. there will be a "build up" of crap on the bottom of the fuild contaner. Make sure you flush that out too!
See if that quick fix solves your problem before investing $300 to $600 in a new clutch.
Where do I drain it? Is that what that little liquid holder is for on my driver side...right by where my Front Strut bar should be..right now. I noticed that I have this and BigRED (Auto.hehe) doen't. Please advise...(any help url's for this task?)
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The bleeder is right on top of the manual tranny. It has a rubber nipple over it.
If you know how to bleed brakes, you know how to bleed a cluch. Same principle.
I'll have to dig up my brake bleeding FAQ document and edit it a tad for Clutches.
If you know how to bleed brakes, you know how to bleed a cluch. Same principle.
I'll have to dig up my brake bleeding FAQ document and edit it a tad for Clutches.


