2011 RT losing clutch fluid - any ideas?

[electricman]

I am losing clutch fluid every time I ride my 2011 Can Am RT Spyder. When it's parked, there's no fluid on the ground to show where may it be going. lol Thanks Brian

[cuznjohn]

when it is parked, depress the clutch and see if you can see a leak. might be a loose fitting

[quasi]

slave cylinder could be leaking internally.

[youngers]

2012 RT with the clutch lever.

I think I have the SM5? The one with the clutch lever. Mine leaked on the right side under the clutch housing where the piston slides back and forth about 1/4 of an inch. The O-rings were worn out. I fixed it myself, and I posted it all here somewhere ... (which type of cycle do you have?)

[jtoro1]

2012 RT with the clutch lever.

I think I have the SM5? The one with the clutch lever. Mine leaked on the right side under the clutch housing where the piston slides back and forth about 1/4 of an inch. The O-rings were worn out. I fixed it myself, and I posted it all here somewhere ... (which type of cycle do you have?)

I agree, my 2012 did the same thing, the 'O' rings are shot.

[Haze]

Clutch Problems

This is information I have gathered from past posts on the clutch problem.
Clutch fluid is drawn into the engine past the worn O rings.
I bought and stored a set of 'O' Rings as my SM5 system responded well to flushing and adding fluid.

Past post notes:

Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild

Section #5 Diaphagm Cover of the OEM parts listing
Orings – 10, 11, 13

p/n 420431441
p/n 420431301
p/n 420631892

Look up 2013 -5 service bulletin in the forum
I'm guessing that your slave cylinder is failing. This is a recurring problem that is being investigated. You will have to replace the slave piston & O-rings, and the slave bushing (cylinder) and O-rings. Cost of parts is about $80 if it is out of warranty. You will recognize the problem by discolored clutch fluid, due the the aluminum that is sluffed off the slave cylinder as it wears, and the deterioration of the O-rings. Be sure to thoroughly flush the clutch system when you do the work. If the clutch fluid is clear, the first place I would look is warped clutch plates, as Lamont said. There is a newly revised clutch pack available, with steel plates and 5 plates/discs. Be sure they order the one for the SM...the SE clutch kit is different.

[electricman]

My extended service is good till March 14, 2017. Would it be covered? It only has 3700 miles.

[Alice]

Is there a part number for this kit? And where can I get it from

[Alice]

I think I have the r-s-5 ? the one with the clutch lever , mine leaked on the right side under the clutch housing where the piston slides back and forth about 1/4 of an inch , the O-rings were wore out , fixed myself , I posted it all here some where ... { which type cycle do you have ? }

I have a 2011 RT and can not find rebuild kit, can u help?

[CopperSpyder]

Alice you might try looking here if you know what you need. https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemp...ster-sm5-parts This is if you have an SM5 2011RT

[Alice]

I need the o-ring clutch rebuild kit like u did. But no dont know the name or how to look for it. Can am dealership wants 250 for the whole kit, not rebuild

[Chupaca]

I need the o-ring clutch rebuild kit like u did. But no dont know the name or how to look for it. Can am dealership wants 250 for the whole kit, not rebuild

Try here... https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemp...iaphragm-cover You can see all the parts and need the Orings. Price is on there as well and better that BRP but all parts a OEM...

[Alice]

Try here... https://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oemp...iaphragm-cover You can see all the parts and need the Orings. Price is on there as well and better that BRP but all parts a OEM...

Thank u checking it out now(sent to mechanic)