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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: TXSailor on February 02, 2015, 05:54:49 PM

Title: Heat related failure of Clutch Hose????
Post by: TXSailor on February 02, 2015, 05:54:49 PM
My clutch hose ( pipe) has started to leak where the hose runs over the Engine Case ( bottom end of hose). It is severely discolored and appears to have be "damaged/weakened" by the heat of the engine case. That is the only place the discoloration ( dark black almost "burnt" looking) has appeared.

Is this a known issue on the Monsters? Was it routed incorrectly at some point?

Thoughts and guidance???

2009 Monster 696 w/ 13,000 miles on engine and hose.

Thanks, Dw
Title: Re: Heat related failure of Clutch Hose????
Post by: DarkMonster620 on February 02, 2015, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: TXSailor on February 02, 2015, 05:54:49 PM
My clutch hose ( pipe) has started to leak where the hose runs over the Engine Case ( bottom end of hose). It is severely discolored and appears to have be "damaged/weakened" by the heat of the engine case. That is the only place the discoloration ( dark black almost "burnt" looking) has appeared.

Is this a known issue on the Monsters? Was it routed incorrectly at some point?

Thoughts and guidance???

2009 Monster 696 w/ 13,000 miles on engine and hose.

Thanks, Dw
Pics to better understand pls!
Title: Re: Heat related failure of Clutch Hose????
Post by: electricpete on February 03, 2015, 05:18:29 PM
Same thing happened to my 07 Multistrada; the hydraulic line turned dark brown where it ran across the alternator cover and sprang a leak. Near as I can tell it was routed correctly. When I replaced it I tie-wrapped to the frame, away from the engine...Been fine since (20k+miles)...

Peter