Clutch resevoir sediment

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B120CR
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Clutch resevoir sediment

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(sorry if Im being greedy with 2 new posts this morning :wink: )
I have to top-up my resevoir every couple months-ish and when doing so yesterday found sum horrible oily residue sat at the bottom. I bleed through sum new and topped up but Im sure it shouldnt be there. It was a pain to bleed through properly and hasnt given me best results. What next needs replacing?!!
I have done the following in the last month but she deserves it after all those lovely trouble free miles..... (pads all round, fork seals, air filter, oil change, CCTs, plugs, front wheel bearings) Thanks
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Re: Clutch resevoir sediment

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replace the seals in the master and slave.
1998 Firestorm, 47,000 miles, forks valved & sprung, proflex shock +4mm over standard, manual ccts', k&n, 50#slow 185#/190# mains, front carb slide mod, R6 throttle tube, Tank raised, Viper cans, Coerce fork brace, EBC lite front discs & pads.
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Re: Clutch resevoir sediment

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Try a slave slave seal (approx £5) first - master seal kit for the handlebar lever is IIRC £30+

Plus check the slave cylinder for scratches

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... lutch+seal
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Re: Clutch resevoir sediment

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Thanks, will look into.
(my missus thinks Im having an affair with the inside of my shed lately and that Haynes is a mucky read!!!)
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