Clutch Reservoir Am I missing something?

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Clutch Reservoir Am I missing something?

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Is there something missing off my clutch reservoir? Looks like something ought to go here but isn't there!

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That is normal for a metal clip which screws into that nut and folds over onto the cap. Not sure my firestorm has one but I know my old sv had one on the brake reservoir. Just a safety thing to stop the cap in screwing.
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Yup, what Chris said :thumbup: A safety clip to stop the local knobs tapering with it
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Here you go..

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hope that one aint yours carl :thumbdown:
that pot needs changing as it look like its perished and might let air in :thumbdown:
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Not essential then?
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Image wrote:Not essential then?
no .
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hope that one aint yours carl
Yep it's mine. Not in the best of condition I know. One day I will get around to changing both the clutch and brake reservoirs. It's not leaking as far as I'm aware, there's a good seal on the cap. It's just the outside. Don't forget that is a macro shot that is going to show every detail.

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I thought the same lloydie, given that it should be close to transparent, that reservoir is pretty badly aged!
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Have a look at Rizoma's range, they are on my "to do" list....
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Argh funny you should mention them. I was trying to find the link to them in my bookmarks last night but could not remember the company name. :thumbup: If I am going to replace it, it will be with something a bit bling. Brake will get done as well. Price for a new plastic Honda one is about £25 8O I'm not paying that for a bit of plastic.

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Carl - you need to polish the screw holding the clip now you're going all concours :wink:
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