V45 CLUTCH TROUBLESHOOTING Clutch lever soft or spongy 1. Air bubbles in hydraulic system 2. Low fluid level 3. Hydarulic system leaking Clutch lever too hard 1. Sticking piston(s) 2. Clogged hydraulic system Clutch slips 1. Hydraulic system sticking 2. Discs worn 3. Springs weak Clutch will not disengage 1. Air bubbles in hydraulic system 2. Low fluid level 3. Hydraulic system leaking 4. Hydraulic system sticking 5. Plates warped Motocycle creeps with clutch disengaged 1. Air bubbles in hydraulic system 2. Low fluid level 3. Hydraulic system leaking 4. Hydraulic system sticking 5. Plates warped Excessive lever pressure 1. Hydraulic system sticking 2. Lifter mechanism damaged Clutch operation feels rough 1. Outer drum slots rough 2. Sticking piston(s) 101 Date of Issue: January, 1982 0 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 7-3