2003 Honda VFR800 VTEC - Clutch Slave Cylinder Removal, Renovation & Fitment

Hello everyone, welcome back to the Shed!
In this video, I am going to be removing the clutch slave cylinder from my Gen 6 VFR800 VTEC and giving it an overhaul.
The slave cylinder on this bike has not had any attention since the bike was new so far as I can tell, so this is one of those jobs that I really should be turning my attention to, if only to prevent a premature failure whilst out on the road!
The link to the clutch bleeding process can be found at the link below.
• Bleeding And Replacing...
I bought a rebuild kit for the cylinder as I explained in the video and this can be found at the link below and it represents extremely good value in my opinion.
Slave Cylinder Rebuild Kit - ebay.us/jWKt9q
Slave Cylinder Gasket - ebay.us/pP8pJp
The vacuum pump that I use to bleed the system afterwards
ebay.us/alKJSK
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[@anthonydavis7971]

You do a great job I love your videos I have referred to you for all my vfr needs and questions

[@skinnyg190]

This helps so much. I just got my Oberon slave and Goodridge braided line in the mail. Can't wait to feel the difference.

[@ArtilleryMagnet]

My clutch just went out on my 04 and your video reaffirms that I can do this repair. Thanks!

[@johnengland8619]

Thank you my good man. Outstanding explanation. I believe you saved me money. This is my first real (headbulbs) issue at 45k miles. Cheers

[@offthewallhobbyman6978]

Another helpful, excellent video. Thank you sir. Just got home from a short ride on my VFR.

[@waynegray4214]

Thanks Kev, will definitely be taking on this job,

[@Myrussell67]

Good job man. Only one criticism,,, I would have clean hands or gloves when reassembling so I didn’t get any small particles of dirt in the seals.

[@Myrussell67]

Well crap I noticed you cleaned your hands. Sorry spoke too soon.

[@kjetilrivenes9050]

Hi Kev,love you videos and channel,keep making great content. I was wondering if you have ever made a video of how to remove the center stand on the vfr 800 6th gen. I want to remove mine to refirbish it but i am not shure how to do it.

[@bladieeightwheels]

Bloody fantastic thanks so much for this Kev. What's the red rubber grease not familiar with it but would like to copy your procedure.

[@JP-pp9ke]

Wow, nice bars! Last video I watched was for the brake fluid bleed. Can you please make a video on the bars? Too late for fitment- but at least how the ergonomics look, your opinion, some shots on the bike, and possibly a video of you riding? Thank you!

[@KevsShed]

Honda VFR800 VTEC - Moto-CNC Bar Riser Top Yoke Fitment With Renthal Street Bars kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmG2o2adaqygb5I

[@shaunhardie6077]

Did you not get a replacement braided hose for the clutch system when you did the brakes?

[@KevsShed]

Yep, separate video for that bud 👌🏻

[@fatblokexl]

What are the signs that lead to a rebuild of the slave cylinder? Heavy clutch? Not engaging/disengaging cleanly?

[@KevsShed]

It could be one or many of several things such as an inability to select gears, low fluid level or potentially a leak of fluid from the cylinder. The clutch lever may come all the way to the bar before operating the actual clutch. The clutch lever may feel loose or almost kind of floppy and there could also be noticeable contamination in the fluid which can be caused by the rubber components disintegrating into the fluid or water being allowed to enter the system. 👌

[@TheCatowatkins]

Does anyone know the exact size of the 3 long bolts that hold the slave cylinder in? For the life of me I can not find them online and I am in need of just one. The previous owner of my vfr800 forgot the put all 3 back in so I have a very very slow leak there

[@DzoStrange]

once bike gets warmed up my clutch will not engage. I bleed and replaced fluid with no results. should I look into master or slave? both?

[@KevsShed]

If neither have had attention since the bike was new then I would do both, the parts are cheap enough! 👍🏻

[@Slyngelmis]

you should reeeaaaallly put gloves on when handle breakfluid... it is kinda toxic

[@Bikeking19]

To paint lol

[@wilberthepkema2186]

The same clutch cylinder as st1100😅