How often do you change your clutch fluid and what grade do you use.

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  1. 25thVFR800

    25thVFR800 New Member

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    I've had my VFR for only a week so I'm getting up to speed.
    Clutch works great but is at lower limit line roughly
    Previous owner said he replaced it 3 years ago.
    It is clear and clean
    Am I able to just unscrew top of hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir and fill it up a tad or leave as is.
    What grade fluid do you use I do not see it in manual.
    Thanks
     
  2. bitterpil

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    You use Dot 4 brake fluid should be on the reservoir cap. I change mine every time I change my brake fluid. Leave it alone and or bleed it out an swap fluid. Cover your bike and all exposed painted parts around the reservoir when dealing with this stuff. The brake fluid makes a good paint remover. Towels, plastic wrap or both make a good barrier.
     
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    I use Dot 5 silicone fluid (only for the clutch), changed fluid immediately after I purchased my bike (new). Have had it in for 9 years, no issues. Use same for my track bikes. And did the same a long time ago for my '84 VF700, fluid has been in there for over 15 yrs. That said, I don't mind experimenting. Going with the manufacturers recommendation is generally best :biggrin: ...

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    Pil is correct. DOT4 is the factory recommended fluid for the clutch. If it has been three years, I would completely drain the entire system, clean out the res, flush with new fluid, and do a final bleed.
     
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    I flush my clutch and brake yearly but that's probably overkill
     
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    Have a spray bottle with some H20 close by in case your less than perfect handling that stuff as it eats paint plastic parts. Not bad to mist the bike either, top secret stuff I dont mind sharing with other viffer riders :peace:
     
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    Not really, I think that is a smart interval.
     
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    Another DOT4 user here. I do it every year as well. Besides, it is not too expensive.
     
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    I have a brake fluid tester, it measures moisture , cost about $10 on ebay, use it on all vehicles. So no doubts, it's what Tech inspectors use as well.
     
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    I replace clutch & brake fluid with dot 4 every few years or when the fluid in the window turns dark.
     
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