Clutch slip

i would redo the clutch, fluid alone will do little to fix it. if it’s slipping it will keep slipping and get worse overtime…

Journeyman said:

You might try swapping out some fresh fluid in the clutch reservoir and bleeding the air from the MC. See if that makes a difference. Some info below, but basically remove most, not all, fluid from MC, and replace with fresh and then look in the manual for how to bleed the MC on the front brake. It's the same procedure, but not listed for the clutch in the manual.

What Your Clutch Fluid looks like at 20K - Also, Issues Restoring Pressure and Fixes

Here's what your clutch fluid looks like at 20,000 miles.... There was sludge at the bottom. Replacing the fluid is part of the 20,000 mile service. Other information on that can be found here...

www.r3owners.net

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Yeah, after seeing where Triumph saw fit to put the clutch slave, I've been syringing out a bit of fluid from the clutch master every so often. But there isn't very much in there. And I'm not to sure there is much circulation up and down the line.

rick danger said:

Yeah, after seeing where Triumph saw fit to put the clutch slave, I've been syringing out a bit of fluid from the clutch master every so often. But there isn't very much in there. And I'm not to sure there is much circulation up and down the line.

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I've heard people debate over the circulation, but I think it does move as you see it becomes discolored again fairly quickly and after many rinse and repeats over time it starts to become clearer. If you haven't tried bleeding the MC give that a try. I must have a very small leak somewhere because I have to do that from time to time and a little air always comes out. Afterwards I have a firmer lever and the clutch works more smoothly. Not sure if it would help your possible slippage, but might be worth a try.

(Of course if you need a new clutch, you need a new clutch, but if it just has air this is more like making an adjustment on the cable or other bikes.)