Dragging Clutch

Howdy,

I did search but it appears most threads are either never resolved or the OP never stated what correct the problem.
First off, I am new to the husaberg brand and come from a Kawasaki.
The first thing I noticed is that when the bike is in gear and not running, I can not roll it around while pressing the clutch, is this normal?
Second, when out riding for the first time, clutch behaved as I expected but as the day progressed, the clutch lever became useless. I can pull the lever and nothing happens, still have drive.
Third, when bleeding the system this weekend, with the reservoir open, when I pull the clutch lever, I can see bubbles coming up.

Here is what I have done: Rebuilt the slave cylinder. Filled with Maxima 5W fork oil. Bled using a power bleeder. Went for a ride, almost of the side of a cliff as clutch did not release. Back bled system. Rebuilt slave again using Viton oring. Back bled again. All using the 5W oil.

Current thoughts, rebuild master cylinder. Replace clutch plates.
Anything that I am missing?
Thanks!

Apologies, I thought my signature was filled out. It is now, but I have a 2009 fe450.
I am pretty sure I have read here and other forums that fork oil is a suitable replacement? I guess I will change that. I have a master cylinder on the way as that was my next step but seriously considering swapping to brake fluid. I will look at what you have.
Once I have rebuilt the master and use the correct fluid, I will check back.

Thanks

Taffy said:

why don't I meet people like you every day! my life would be so much easier. good luck!

Taffy

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I try! The Magura blood will only get here end of next week, so will update then unless I can get some sourced locally sooner.

I rebuilt the master cylinder, drained the fork oil out and reverse bled using the red magura blood this weekend. Took the bike for a ride and clutch seems to be working as it should.
Rode to work today, 8 miles each way and the clutch behaved. Thanks for the guidance Taffy! One question, on these bikes, is it hard to shift to neutral while running? I am having a hell of a time to get it in neutral. I have to kill it and then shift.


I also have a Oberon slave cylinder coming for just in case.