Renew clutch fluid

[rollerfish01]

First time to DIY change clutch fluid today (old one became very light brown in colour), it refresh the clutch operate A LOT ! 
I think when spending money in filling good quality motor oil, it's also important to renew the clutch fluid !

[froudy]

Yes..Well worth doing every couple of years
Same with brakes as well.

[seth]

i change brake and clutch fluids in all lines every 2 years

[T 24]

I have changed that black, dirty clutch fluid every year.
Now I´m going to change those slave cylinder seals too, to prevent that black sludge.

[Trav Man]

i change brake and clutch fluids in all lines every 2 years

I agree mate at least every 2 years or sooner if your doing higher kms
Speaking of which I need to do mine as it's due 

[seth]

I have changed that black, dirty clutch fluid every year.
Now I´m going to change those slave cylinder seals too, to prevent that black sludge.

see barmy's busa clutch slave cylinder extra seal mod saves all the crap getting to the slave cylinder.

[gsxbarmy]

I have changed that black, dirty clutch fluid every year.
Now I´m going to change those slave cylinder seals too, to prevent that black sludge.

see barmy's busa clutch slave cylinder extra seal mod saves all the crap getting to the slave cylinder.

http://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=259.0   

[seth]

thanks dave i was out at work with a crap signal to search for the link

[gsxbarmy]

thanks dave i was out at wirk with a crap signal to search for the link

No worries bud, always happy to help 

[mlivkovich]

Think this is the best topic to ask an advice...
Few months ago I put new clutch fluid, cleaned everything and put new master cylinder seal.  3000 km after that fluid is dark! Did the brake fluid same day and it's still clear as new.  Clutch is operating normally...
I will change it again in next couple of days but I think that is too early to get dark colour.  I can read that you change it every year or two...looks like I'll have to do it twice a year!

[Andre]

When I changed it first (bought a year ago and upgraded to braided hose), the fluid was so bad that the inspection glass was dark. Couldn't get to it to clean. Few months later I changed the fluid again (new slave) and it was all clear now. I assume that the new fluid cleaned it. Can imagine that there was still a lot of crud in your system which has dissolved now into the fluid. Just change the fluid again and see how it goes.

[mlivkovich]

When I changed it first (bought a year ago and upgraded to braided hose), the fluid was so bad that the inspection glass was dark. Couldn't get to it to clean. Few months later I changed the fluid again (new slave) and it was all clear now. I assume that the new fluid cleaned it. Can imagine that there was still a lot of crud in your system which has dissolved now into the fluid. Just change the fluid again and see how it goes.

I will try it. Thak you!

[Tony Nitrous]

I know one of my bikes has 10 year old clutch fluid, but I have another that's much MUCH older, maybe even as old as it's tyres!