Any video's about replacing clutch cables? My 2012 Spyder RT SM5's clutch lever is sticking!

[TexO]

Is there a video anywhere about replacing the clutch cable on a 2012 Spyder RT SM5?

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Um. Tex. I hate to surprise you like this, but there is no clutch cable on a 2012 RT sm5. It's hydraulic. There's fluid in that reservoir right there by the clutch lever. Specifically, DOT 4 brake fluid. Refer to your operator's guide for maintenance instructions. If you don't have an operators guide, you can download one here for free.

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[TexO]

Ha. I don't think you hated that at all. LOL Anyway, my clutch lever is sticking. I assumed that since there is a cable running from the lever down into the guts of the machine, that it was a clutch cable. Any ideas on why it might be sticking? It doesn't stick in neutral only in gear. It has plenty of fluid in the reservoir.

 

[racoon]

Any ideas on why it might be sticking? It doesn't stick in neutral only in gear. It has plenty of fluid in the reservoir.

Google says the clutch fluid is actually DOT 4 brake fluid.
Google also says DOT 4 brake fluid is hygroscopic.

That means it absorbs water from the air, which degrades it's capabilities over time.
Brake fluid should be changed every two years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Basically, bleed the fluid until it comes out clear, making sure that the reservoir never goes dry.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Google says the clutch fluid is actually DOT 4 brake fluid.
Google also says DOT 4 brake fluid is hygroscopic.

That means it absorbs water from the air, which degrades it's capabilities over time.
Brake fluid should be changed every two years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. So since your clutch is hydraulic and uses brake fluid, it too may need regular changing.

Basically, bleed the clutch until the fluid comes out clear. I'm not sure what the bleeding sequence would be, but you have to bleed the entire clutch hydraulic system.

If it's the clutch that's the issue in this case, wouldn't it be the CLUTCH that needs bleeding, not the brakes?

So I've fixed that for you racoon, in the quote above.

 

[racoon]

If it's the clutch that's the issue in this case, wouldn't it be the CLUTCH that needs bleeding, not the brakes?

So I've fixed that for you racoon, in the quote above.

Uh...oops. Yes, bleed the clutch system.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Well Tex. I think the point of all of that ^^^^^^^^^ is to just make sure that you're up to date on your maintenance. Which we already covered. Beyond that, I'm going to sit on the bench on the rest of this. I don't have adequate real-world, hands-on experience with the SM5 clutch. You might want to be more specific regarding what you mean by "sticking". I'm certain someone will be able to help you out. Good Luck.