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Norge clutch engages at very end of lever travel

Mumbufuku

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Back at it again with another issue(maybe). My clutch lever will only engage within the last 1/2 inch or so of travel. the grab point seems to happen sooner(from full lever pull to fully out) after the engine and transmission warm up a bit. I know its a hydraulic clutch and there is no adjustment. I'm also not experiencing any clutch slippage at all. I know that typically in cars when the clutch pedal goes almost all the way up before engaging it means the clutch is worn out and needs to be replaced. I just want to know if i should be prepared for a clutch replacement soon.

As i side note when i bled the clutch master cylinder i used dot 3 not dot 4 because that is what i had readily available. I doubt that would make any difference but figured i should mention it.

ALSO my clutch master has a very minor leak from the lever. Would that mess with the clutch engagement point?
 
I know of a case where a chap pulled his Griso engine and clutch out. The clutch was in perfect condition. He'd used the incorrect clutch fluid.
 
Mumbufuku said:
Back at it again with another issue(maybe). My clutch lever will only engage within the last 1/2 inch or so of travel. the grab point seems to happen sooner(from full lever pull to fully out) after the engine and transmission warm up a bit. I know its a hydraulic clutch and there is no adjustment. I'm also not experiencing any clutch slippage at all. I know that typically in cars when the clutch pedal goes almost all the way up before engaging it means the clutch is worn out and needs to be replaced. I just want to know if i should be prepared for a clutch replacement soon.

As i side note when i bled the clutch master cylinder i used dot 3 not dot 4 because that is what i had readily available. I doubt that would make any difference but figured i should mention it.

ALSO my clutch master has a very minor leak from the lever. Would that mess with the clutch engagement point?
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If the master has a leak, replace it. Fill with DOT 4. It can stand higher heat than DOT 3.
 
Well it turns out the minor leak has turned into a very large leak:( before i fork over 400 dollars for an oem master cylinder is there any other cheaper alternatives? I cant imagine there's much difference between master cylinders from say... a Honda or something readily available.
 
Mumbufuku said:
Well it turns out the minor leak has turned into a very large leak:( before i fork over 400 dollars for an oem master cylinder is there any other cheaper alternatives? I cant imagine there's much difference between master cylinders from say... a Honda or something readily available.
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There's many options, just depends on how much "rigging" you'll want to do to make your mirror mount and the switchgear housing for the windscreen buttons and related. I offer several (serious) upgrades on the site here; https://gtmotocycles.com/search?type=product&q=clutch+pump -- however I'm a Brembo dealer, so I can get anything currently available. The stock pump new is $225. Contact me direct to order if you'd like; Info @ GuzziTech.com
 
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