RS clutch slave cylinder failure

[Bodgerist]

Symptoms and cause follow:
2013 RS w. 5300 miles, observed lack of resistance when depressing clutch lever. Hyd fluid was low, filled to full mark in reservoir. 6 weeks later, same situation happened again - had to push clutch lever all the way to the handlebar to make a hard shift. Brought to dealer.
Dealer's shop determined it is a failed clutch slave cylinder. The mechanic said the o-ring seals sometimes fail, easiest to replace cylinder unit (instead of o-ring). This is about an $80 part and 2-3 hours (fortunately warranty is still in effect on my machine).
Hope this helps if you have the same issue.
-Bodgerist

[IGETAROUND]

I don't think there is a rebuild kit available, as unlike HDM, there aren't 100K of these units floating out there on the streets awaiting failure. I could however be wrong as I often am

[Chupaca]

I don't think there is a rebuild kit available, as unlike HDM, there aren't 100K of these units floating out there on the streets awaiting failure. I could however be wrong as I often am

I have not seen a rebuild kit you have to get all the parts needed seperately. Have not seen many fail and leaks were mainly at the cap...Hope this gets her done...

[IGETAROUND]

No warranty here. Replaced leaking slave O rings last year. Including six pack... <$10.

Information please size and where found

[oldgoat]

I change the fluid in the clutch system of my '08 GS SM5 after each riding season. So far so good. (15,000 miles altogether)

[Bodgerist]

I got my machine back - the culprit was a nicked oring on the slave cylinder.

[IGETAROUND]

Hilrad, Thanks for the information, have it bookmarked

[Bodgerist]

Excellent ref - thanks for the link!
I believe it was item 10 they replaced.
-Bodgerist

[Big Arm]

I believe it was item 10 they replaced.
-Bodgerist

Hopefully they replaced all the o rings while it was apart.

[Bodgerist]

Hopefully they replaced all the o rings while it was apart.

I think they replaced several - and the helper spring.