HOME 1.14 CLUTCH GENERAL The clutch is hydraulically actuated. A hand lever actuated master cylinder creates pressure in a clutch fluid line that activates a secondary clutch actuator mounted in the engine right side cover.The secondary clutch actuator piston extends and contacts the clutch release bearing to release the clutch. D.O.T. 4 hydraulic brake fluid is used in the hydraulic clutch. Do not use other types of fluids as they are not compatible and could cause equipment damage. (00353a) D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body panel surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use caution and protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work is per- formed.
Failure to comply can result in cosmetic damage. (00239b) Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medical atten- tion. Use in well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (00240a) 1. Stand motorcycle upright and square handlebars to level clutch reservoir. NOTE Do not overfill clutch reservoir. Clutch fluid volume increases with clutch wear and can damage seals causing damage to clutch or clutch system. D.O.T.
4 hydraulic brake fluid is used in the hydraulic clutch. Do not use other types of fluids as they are not compatible and could cause equipment damage. (00353a) 2. Verify that fluid level is at FILL LEVEL marked on ledge on rear inside wall of reservoir. 3. If necessary, add D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID (Part No. HD- 99953-99A) to master cylinder reservoir. Fluid level should motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d) Figure 1-39. Fill Level (Reservoir Cover Removed) Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T.
4 brake fluid can cause digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medical atten- tion. Use in well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (00240a) 1-34 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use cauti protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work formed. Failure to comply can result in cosmetic da (00239b) CHECKING CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL PART NUMBER TOOL NAME HD-99953-99A D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID The sight gauge in the side of the reservoir will indicate a low clutch fluid level when the gauge is clear. Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid.
Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the