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Title: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: Iwanacoffee on December 10, 2015, 04:45:55 PM
Hi,

Ive only had my fj1100 for a few weeks, its almost roadworthy and I am chomping at the bit to ride it. 

The main issue holding me back from a roadworthy is the leak in the master clutch cylinder.  Its quite a fast leak and it seems to be coming from the window and from the lever.

I have bought a rebuild kit from RPM but im now thinking that wont fix the leak in the window? 

Is there any advice or fix for this?  The second hand ones online seem like a risky purchase and cost a fortune from the USA ($120-200 delivered).

Any advice would be very welcome.

Thanks Tony
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: FJ1100mjk on December 10, 2015, 05:38:11 PM
Tony:

I used one of these http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html (http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html) on one of the master cylinders on my '85. Years later, it looks good, and doesn't leak. Kind of wished that I did both master cylinders at the same time, so they matched. Still looking at the old, yellowed OEM one on the other master cylinder.

Not sure if you can get a similar fix where you live. The weigh next to nothing when it comes to shipping.
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: Iwanacoffee on December 10, 2015, 08:20:25 PM
Thats awesome, thanks for your help!  Lets hope he posts to Australia : )
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: Fj.itis on December 12, 2015, 09:23:09 PM
Ive used a 5cent piece sikaflexed in there and painted black, still going 2 years on . Haha.
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: Iwanacoffee on February 08, 2016, 10:35:56 PM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on December 10, 2015, 05:38:11 PM
Tony:

I used one of these http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html (http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html) on one of the master cylinders on my '85. Years later, it looks good, and doesn't leak. Kind of wished that I did both master cylinders at the same time, so they matched. Still looking at the old, yellowed OEM one on the other master cylinder.

Not sure if you can get a similar fix where you live. The weigh next to nothing when it comes to shipping.

I just wanted to say, thanks a lot for pointing me to New River Cycle Salvage....they posted it quickly and the replacement glass was cheap and a great way to keep it looking original.  Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: Iwanacoffee on February 08, 2016, 10:41:02 PM
Quote from: Iwanacoffee on February 08, 2016, 10:35:56 PM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on December 10, 2015, 05:38:11 PM
Tony:

I used one of these http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html (http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html) on one of the master cylinders on my '85. Years later, it looks good, and doesn't leak. Kind of wished that I did both master cylinders at the same time, so they matched. Still looking at the old, yellowed OEM one on the other master cylinder.

Not sure if you can get a similar fix where you live. The weigh next to nothing when it comes to shipping.

I just wanted to say, thanks a lot for pointing me to New River Cycle Salvage....they posted it quickly and the replacement glass was cheap and a great way to keep it looking original.  Thanks a lot!

Thanks for the heads up, I will see if my mechanic can order one through his trade account.  Cheers
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: twangin4u on March 26, 2016, 08:35:48 PM
I just filled mine with clear 2 part epoxy been a year and no problems
Title: Re: Leaking clutch master window
Post by: balky1 on February 17, 2017, 02:29:58 AM
Quote from: FJ1100mjk on December 10, 2015, 05:38:11 PM
Tony:

I used one of these http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html (http://newrivercyclesalvage.com/sight-glass.html) on one of the master cylinders on my '85. Years later, it looks good, and doesn't leak. Kind of wished that I did both master cylinders at the same time, so they matched. Still looking at the old, yellowed OEM one on the other master cylinder.

Not sure if you can get a similar fix where you live. The weigh next to nothing when it comes to shipping.

Hey!

I followed your example here and ordered it on Feb 14th, but still no answer from the guys. Neither that they got my order neither they are making it, nothing.... What is your experience?