QuestionThe hydraulic clutch on my 1984 Honda Interceptor 700 is leaking. The service tech I spoke with earlier today said that either the piston cup or the oil seal are the most likely culprits that would need to be replaced. This is all wonderful if I could get the clutch apart. Not sure if I need to just use more force or what. I hope that this is clear enough & you can help me out.
AnswerCarrie, the hydraulic clutch system has a master cylinder on the handlebars and a slave cylinder on the engine case.
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vf700f-interceptor-1984-us_model1111/partslist/E++09.... you need #12, #13, 22 for the soft parts. 3 bolts hold onto the left case. If you have the three bolts out and it is still stuck in there, then the old brake fluid has cause corrosion and softening of the parts inside. Squirt in some PB Blaster or similar penetrating oil into to wherever you can and keep prying until the assembly is removed.
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vf700f-interceptor-1984-us_model1111/partslist/F++05.... you will need #4 repair kit. You will also need some 90 degree tipped snap ring pliers to get the snap ring out of the master cylinder body. Once you get it all apart, inspect the piston bores for any signs of corrosion or other damage that would cause pressure to bypass the piston cups.
You can usually get aftermarket repair kits through K&L dealers, instead of buying new parts from Honda, if you can avoid it.
I hope you haven't pulled the clutch cover, trying to go in that way to access the repair parts. It isn't clear to me exactly which end you are struggling with at the moment.
Get lots of brake cleaner, some Q-tips and brushes and scrib tipped tools to get in to the nooks and crannies so you can make everything super clean.
I hope this is helpful for you...
Bill Silver
