clutch biting point

[steadysteve]

R1150GS-- Does it mean the clutch is fubar if the biting point is reached very quickly, ie as soon as the clutch lever is released? Can`t see any means of adjusting it. Fluid level is just above halfway up the sight glass.
Thanks

 

[(RIP) trickytree]

Hydraulic clutches are self adjusting and don't have free play like a cable operated clutch so the bite point will happen pretty soon.

 

[Stevie4scoops]

The biting point on my 14 GSLC was inconsistent and had a mind of its own.

 

[robc]

R1150GS-- Does it mean the clutch is fubar if the biting point is reached very quickly, ie as soon as the clutch lever is released? Can`t see any means of adjusting it. Fluid level is just above halfway up the sight glass.
Thanks

Sounds par for the course. However, since your asking the question I assume you've either: 1) Just got the GS and are unfamiliar with it or 2) You've had the bike a while and the biting point has changed. For what it's worth a biting point close to the bar means the clutch is in good order. A biting point near the end of the travel will mean the clutch is worn out.

Regards

Rob C

 

[steadysteve]

Yeah just got it as a project. Its my 4th GS and the only one to be so quick on the clutch. Its almost impossible to slip the clutch for manoeuvering around for example.

 

[moonhead911]

bleed the system when was the fluid changed

 

[Grizzly]

Have you tried bleeding the clutch hydraulics? Could be air in the system leading to minimal lift/clearance when lever fully back to grip?
Probably be as well changing fluid at the same time if it looks old/dirty

Cheers...................Grizzly

 

[steadysteve]

Will try bleeding it. Dont know when it was last changed but it looks a bit too dark to be healthy. Ta

 

[steadysteve]

Bled it through until all the old stuff had flusned through. There was a bubble or three- biting point more controllable now

 

[uncle dick]

Sounds par for the course. However, since your asking the question I assume you've either: 1) Just got the GS and are unfamiliar with it or 2) You've had the bike a while and the biting point has changed. For what it's worth a biting point close to the bar means the clutch is in good order. A biting point near the end of the travel will mean the clutch is worn out.

Regards

Rob C

Which part of self-adjusting don't you understand?