09 696 Clutch line; is this normal???

[fragile_this_side_up]

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The brown marks. I can't tell if it's fluid leaking past the braid, or what else it could be? Yes. My bike is really dirty..

Thanks guys.

[d3vi@nt]

I don't think I'd call it normal, but seems fairly common: http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=58375.15

Mine looked like that close to the clutch lever, so I wouldn't think it's heat related. Consensus seems to be small leak from within, but no major cause for concern unless it gets worse.

[Raux]

Same here

[koko64]

If it were mine, even a tiny leak in the line itself would have me change it.

[fragile_this_side_up]

I guess i will change it. Strange to see it leak like that. If it didnt have the clear jacket id be hosed. Hahaha.

[StephenC]

I have the same, near the clutch reservoir. It was that way when I bought the bike a year ago and hasn't changed since. No issues I have spotted, but I will ask my mechanic next week, as I'm due a service.

[koko64]

If it's not leaking then it's just cosmetic, but if the discolouration is caused by a leak then surely it has to compromise the function of the brakes/clutch.

[the_Journeyman]

Is it possible that is discoloration on the steel from condensation forming between the clear tubing and the braid?

JM

[koko64]

Thats quite possible. Thanks. Didnt even think of that.

[Mhanis]

Mine is the same way; I always thought it was the writing that was on the line being heated up and disfigured. The brake line has some printing on it that is still plainly visible. I just assumed that the clutch line got hotter due to being used more often and it discolored the ink (or whatever was used).

Mark