Clutch Troubleshooting; Clutch Lever Pressure Stiff; Clutch Slips; Clutch Will Not Disengage Or Motorcycle Creeps With Clutch Disengaged - Honda GL1800 Service Manual

CLUTCH
TROUBLESHOOTING

Clutch lever pressure stiff

• Sticking piston
• Clogged hydraulic system

Clutch slips

• Stuck piston
• Clogged hydraulic system
• Discs worn
• Weak clutch spring
• Clutch regulator valve stuck open (section 10)
• Low oil pressure (section 4)

Clutch will not disengage or motorcycle creeps with clutch disengaged

• Air in hydraulic system
• Low clutch fluid level
• Stuck piston
• Leaking hydraulic system
• Warped plates
• Oil level too high, improper oil viscosity or oil additive used
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