88VR hydraulic clutch repair question

[Indian]

I am looking at another 88VR the ad lists that it needs a hydraulic clutch repair. Is this a big issue? What is involved in this kind of repair?

 

Thanks in advance,

John

[Du-Rron]

I am looking at another 88VR the ad lists that it needs a hydraulic clutch repair. Is this a big issue? What is involved in this kind of repair?

 

Thanks in advance,

John

 

At the minimum it would include a master cylinder kit that contains new seals for the master cylinder, a slave cylinder kit (also new seals) and recommend new hydraulic hose and seals. If you have never done this before, may want to consider calling your favorite mechanic and asking what it would cost. Parts for Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder can be around $70 (guessing. Some folks replace the entire slave -expect to spend more-). Hose can be factory or you may want to go to steel braided hose. Cost is about $50 to $125 (guessing). Labor to do it yourself if you have never done it before (I dunno). Shop time will be about 2 hours with no problems encountered.

 

See here for some clutch parts that just came up.

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?100530-Almost-free-1st-gen-clutch-actuator

[Flyinfool]

Can you get more info on the clutch problem.

It may not be the hydraulics at all. It might be a slipping clutch and someone assumed that it is a hydraulic problem when all it needs is a new spring.

 

Without more info it is hard to guess what the fix might entail.

 

Contact the seller and find out specifically what the symptoms are and why he thinks it is a hydraulic problem. That info will get you a much better guess from us.

[Yammer Dan]

Change fluid 1st thing. Then check springs. If no visible leaks hydraulics should be OK. Change fluid, bleed good and check springs fixes over 75 per cent of clutch woes.

[Indian]

Thanks for the info guys....the bike sold before I could get any more info.

[Peder_y2k]

So did the actuator

Pete, in Tacoma WA USA