GENUINE Clutch Slave Cylinder for Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder # 87-03 # 23160-38B01

GENUINE Clutch Slave Cylinder for Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder # 87-03 # 23160-38B01

SKU: OE-2316038B01
Category: clutch slave cylinder

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Original SUZUKI Clutch Slave Cylinder OEM 23160-38B01

fits for:
VS 1400 GLF Intruder (VX51L) 1987-1988
VS 1400 GLP Intruder (VX51L, VX51LD) 1987-2003

Basic principle:
The clutch slave cylinder (also known as the hydraulic clutch actuator) is a key component of a motorcycle’s hydraulic clutch system. It converts the hydraulic pressure generated by the clutch master cylinder into mechanical movement. This movement disengages the clutch – interrupting the power flow between the engine and the transmission.

Detailed function
Operation of the clutch lever: The rider pulls the clutch lever on the handlebar.
→ The clutch master cylinder pressurizes brake fluid (or hydraulic fluid).

Pressure transfer through the hydraulic line
The pressure is transmitted through a closed hydraulic line to the clutch slave cylinder.

Conversion into mechanical movement
Inside the slave cylinder, the hydraulic pressure acts on a piston.
This piston moves a pushrod (clutch pushrod).

Clutch disengagement
The pushrod presses on the clutch pressure plate → the friction and steel plates separate → power transmission from the engine to the gearbox is interrupted.
→ The rider can now shift gears without damaging the gears.

Return
When the rider releases the clutch lever, a return spring in the slave cylinder pushes the piston back → pressure drops → the clutch engages again.

Importance of the clutch slave cylinder
Smooth shifting:
It ensures smooth and consistent clutch disengagement – essential for precise gear changes, especially on sport motorcycles.

Power assistance:
Thanks to hydraulic leverage, less hand force is required than with a purely mechanical (cable) clutch.

Riding comfort & precision:
Hydraulic systems automatically compensate for play (e.g., due to clutch plate wear), keeping the engagement point consistent.

Safety:
A defective or leaking clutch slave cylinder can prevent clutch disengagement – making gear shifting difficult or impossible.

Typical issues
Leaks at the slave cylinder (loss of hydraulic fluid)
Air in the system (spongy lever feel)
Worn seals or piston
Corrosion in the cylinder housing

Result: The clutch does not disengage smoothly or engages abruptly.
→ In such cases, the cylinder must be bled, repaired, or replaced.

In short:
The clutch slave cylinder is the final component in the hydraulic clutch actuation chain.
Without it, precise, light, and reliable clutch operation would not be possible on a motorcycle.

Suzuki Genuine Parts:
- high-quality finish
- durable
- perfect fit

OEM comparison number: 23160-38B01 2316038B01
The OEM comparison numbers listed here are for comparison purposes only.

Compatible vehicle models

Suzuki VS 1400 GLF IntruderFlachlenker - 1987 - VX51L - H - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLF IntruderFlachlenker - 1988 - VX51L - J - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1987 - VX51L - H - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1988 - VX51L - J - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1989 - VX51LD - K - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1990 - VX51LD - L - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1991 - VX51LD - M - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1992 - VX51LD - N - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1993 - VX51LD - P - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1994 - VX51L - R - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1995 - VX51L - S - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1996 - VX51L - T - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1997 - VX51L - V - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1998 - VX51L - W - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1999 - VX51L - X - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2000 - VX51L - Y - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2001 - VX51L - K1 - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2002 - VX51L - K2 - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2003 - VX51L - K3 - (61 PS, 45 kw)

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Fits the following vehicles:

Suzuki VS 1400 GLF IntruderFlachlenker - 1987 - VX51L - H - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLF IntruderFlachlenker - 1988 - VX51L - J - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1987 - VX51L - H - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1988 - VX51L - J - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1989 - VX51LD - K - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1990 - VX51LD - L - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1991 - VX51LD - M - (67 PS, 49 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1992 - VX51LD - N - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1993 - VX51LD - P - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1994 - VX51L - R - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1995 - VX51L - S - (64 PS, 47 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1996 - VX51L - T - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1997 - VX51L - V - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1998 - VX51L - W - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 1999 - VX51L - X - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2000 - VX51L - Y - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2001 - VX51L - K1 - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2002 - VX51L - K2 - (61 PS, 45 kw)
Suzuki VS 1400 GLP IntruderHochlenker - 2003 - VX51L - K3 - (61 PS, 45 kw)

Manufacturer information:

SUZUKI DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Suzuki-Allee 7
Hessen
Bensheim, Deutschland, 64625
kontakt@suzuki.de

Responsible person:

Larsen-Trim Motorradteile
Lilienthalstr. 27
Schleswig-Holstein
Flensburg, Deutschland, 24941
larsentrim@gmail.com

Your vehicle:

Brand:	Kreidler
Model:	Florett
Vehicle type:	K54/421
Displacement:	50 ccm
Designation:	RMC-BG
VIN from:	4 081 107
Year built:	1978

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GENUINE Clutch Slave Cylinder for Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder # 87-03 # 23160-38B01

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