Installing The Clutch Master Cylinder (FJR13A)

CLUTCH

Recommended clutch component replace-                      • First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
          ment schedule                                      bolt.

                         Every two years and
 Clutch fluid            whenever the clutch
                         is disassembled
1. Check:
 • Clutch master cylinder body
   Cracks/damage → Replace the clutch mas-
   ter cylinder.
 • Clutch fluid delivery passage
   (clutch master cylinder body)
   Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.             2. Install:
2. Check:                                                    • Copper washers “1” New
 • Clutch master cylinder                                    • Clutch hose “2”
 • Clutch master cylinder kit                                • Clutch hose union bolt “3”
   Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the clutch
   master cylinder and clutch master cylinder kit                        Clutch hose union bolt
   as a set.                                                      T.
                                                                   R.
                                                                          30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
3. Check:                                                  EW3P61017
 • Clutch master cylinder reservoir                               WARNING
   Cracks/damage → Replace.
 • Clutch master cylinder reservoir diaphragm              Proper clutch hose routing is essential to in-
   Damage/wear → Replace.                                  sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
                                                           ROUTING (FJR13A)” on page 2-47.
4. Check:
 • Clutch hose                                             EC3P61034

   Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.                           CAUTION:
                                                           When installing the clutch hose onto the
EAS25300
                                                           clutch master cylinder, make sure the clutch
ASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH MASTER                               pipe touches the projection “a” as shown.
CYLINDER
EW3P61015
                                                       NOTE:
       WARNING
                                                           Turn the handlebars to the left and to the right to
• Before installation, all internal clutch com-            make sure the clutch hose does not touch other
  ponents must be cleaned and lubricated                   parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correct
  with clean or new clutch fluid.                          if necessary.
• Never use solvents on internal clutch com-
  ponents.

            Recommended fluid
             DOT 4

EAS25310

INSTALLING THE CLUTCH MASTER
CYLINDER (FJR13A)
1. Install:
  • Clutch master cylinder “1”                             3. Fill:
  • Clutch master cylinder holder “2”                       • Clutch master cylinder reservoir
EW3P61016

       WARNING                                                (with the specified amount of the recom-
                                                              mended clutch fluid)
• Install the clutch lever holder with the “UP”
  mark facing up.                                                        Recommended fluid
• Align the end of the clutch lever holder with                           DOT 4
  the punch mark “a” on the left handlebar.

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