Clutch problem

[paul dance]

Hi, I recently purchased a '92 1100 Kat. The bike has a problem with the clutch. When I pull the lever in the clutch drags. When I blip the engine it momentarily pulls ahead slghtly before disengaging.
If it was a cable I would simply adjust it. I don't feel any slip at any speed or rpm. My gut feeling is that the slave cylinder needs to be disassembled and cleaned or replaced.

Does anyone have any insight to share?

[Newbie2it]

Well, since there isnt a "Slave cylinder" on the Katana engines.. Cleaning one would be pretty simple. I would say that it sounds more like you need to do a cable adjustment.

When you blip the throttle and it pulls ahead.? Is this when you first start the motor and the engines still cold? Which oil are you using as well?

[Astro4x4]

Actually, the 1100 Kat have a hydraulic clutch - no cable. Is there an adjustment on the slave to set clutch push rod travel? Did you try bleeding the hydraulic system, maybe as simple as some air trapped in there.

[paul dance]

Hi, thanks for the input. Problem solved. I removed and cleaned the clutch release cylinder (sometimes called a slave cylinder), cleaned the clutch push rod and reinstalled. Then bled the entire system and "hey presto" all is well.
The push rod had a large lump of crud on it from thrown on by the small sprocket and the piston and cylinder had a light ring of crud.
I believe the crud was making the cylinder and rod hang up which reduced the travel on the push rod causing the clutch to only partialy disengage.

Now if only the carbs were this easy.

[Newbie2it]

Ahh, I stand corrected, I wasn't aware the 1100's were a hydro clutch LOL I rescind my statement above then

[KustomKata]

good job fellas. way to not let pride get the best of ya