Eek another clutch problem...sorry!

[furygan man]

Had a ride out yesterday and found getting neutral a real problem which got worse, even getting out if first or second was a real effort, the only time it would got into neutral was if i switched the bike off. Same thing this morning, when i put it in gear with the clutch full in it wanted to move forward!!

Called out AA, he bled the clutch and thinks it might be a leak from the cluch slave cylinder, when i first picked up the bike i stored it through the winter and noticed a small oily deposit leaking onto the top of the side stand area, when i used the bike in the spring i had to top up clutch level slightly

The AA guy said keep an eye on it but just a bit worried to go on any journeys, is it something someone (with no knowledge!) or drop into a mechanic and get him to investigate??

All comments welcome as ever

[D-Rider]

The slave seals do fail.
Once you've confirmed it is this, if you're feeling flush, replace the slave with an MPL, Evo or Oberon .... if you're a bit more skint, then just replace the seal in the standard one. Don't pay Aprilia prices for the seal - Chabby found a source at a much nicer price:
https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.php?t=4982

[furygan man]

Thanks Andy, can you illaberate if you have time on the pro's of the ones you've listed, money not an issue if it helps make the bike perform better/reliable. If i buy one of these would i still need to purchase the revised clutch jet too (excuse my lack of understanding!)

[furygan man]

Just done a search and there's loads of stuff/info on here, funny when something goes wrong you think you're the only person in the world it's happened to...then you read it's happened to most and there's solutions gallore!!