Member Contributer swimmer Posted August 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 8, 2016 Has anyone bled their clutch fluid? The manual (online pdf version with crappy resolution) shows there to be a bleed point near the clutch handle. I see no such component. My fluid appears very dirty so I was going to purge all the old stuff out and replace with new fluid. Any tips from someone who has done this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 8, 2016 According to the parts fiche, the clutch master cylinder does not appear to have a bleed point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted August 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 8, 2016 One can replace the master cylinder single banjo bolt with one that inorporates a bleed screw. If one is so inclined. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted August 8, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 8, 2016 8 hours ago, Duc2V4 said: According to the parts fiche, the clutch master cylinder does not appear to have a bleed point. Yes, so why, unless I am looking at the manual with my contacts in backwards does it suggest there is a bleed point near it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 8, 2016 Yes, changed it & the hose, quite simple if you have ever done brake lines. Just be aware that if you have dirty fluid, it will down to grime geting past the slave cylinder seals, so best to remove the slave cylinder & strip & clean it. Chain lube collects in that area & contaminates the salve cylinder. When you are in there, yuo might as well clean & lube the clutch actuation rod that the slave pushes on. I'd suggest the following process, after ptuuning bike on centre stand & strapping the bars at full right lock ;- 1. Remove left fairing panel 2. Remove slave cylinder 3. Clean sprocket side of slave cylinder around the sealing area & the clutch actuating rod 4. Place slave over/in a bucket/bowl, squeeze clutch & pop the seals, allow to drain 5. Remove clutch master cylinder (M/C) reservoir top & clean/dry all parts 6. Clean any solids out of reservoir 7. Clean inside of slave cylinder, piston & all seals 8. Add clean brake fluid & allow to run through to slave cylinder 9. Clean/inspect slave again & refit slave spring/piston/seals 10. Open drain valve on slave cylinder 11. Pour fresh fluid into reservoir & agitate lever is necessary (that means pull in a smidge & let go, do NOT use full pulls, you want fluid in the line NOT air) 12. When fluid appears at the bleed valve, then close it & wait a minute whilst agitating the lever 13. When air stops bubbling out of the supply hole in the reservoir bottom, then the line is nearly full of fluid 14. Attach a clear bleed hose to slaves bleed nipple & pump the lever a few full strokes to pressurise the system 15. Open bleed valve & bleed as per normal, squeeze lever close bleed, release lever, open bleed, squeeze lever, repeat until no more bubbles are apparent in the bleed hose Remember unlike brakes the clutch lever NEVER goes hard, so you have to purge the air then its done. Test clutch disengages fully, if it does, the job is done, repeat every two years. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer swimmer Posted August 10, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2016 So no one has bled their clutch fluid on a 7th gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 10, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 10, 2016 Doh, missed it was the 12, but the process is basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 i've bled mine, it's easy....it's a standard hydraulic system....one bleed valve on the slave cylinder....i use the Mity Vac pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Bled mine. Used a giant syringe purchased from Amazon for $8. Better than the Harbor Freight vacuum pump. There is no extra bleed valve. I have the Honda factory manual and followed it. Bled the brakes too. Simple after having to do a 5th gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 11, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 11, 2016 10 minutes ago, ridered said: Bled mine. Used a giant syringe purchased from Amazon for $8. Better than the Harbor Freight vacuum pump. There is no extra bleed valve. I have the Honda factory manual and followed it. Bled the brakes too. Simple after having to do a 5th gen. Have a link to the syringe? I like having other options available as I often help other riders with their rides. Not everyone has speed bleeders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lshark Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 http://www.mityvac.com/pages/products_bcbe.asp i use the MV 8020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridered Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Duc2V4 said: Have a link to the syringe? I like having other options available as I often help other riders with their rides. Not everyone has speed bleeders! No, I just ordered the largest capacity I could find on Amazon that came with a length of hose. I actually got it to bleed the brakes on a bicycle, but it worked great so I used in for MC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC1237V Posted August 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2016 The Phoenix Injector works for both pushing or pulling (vacuum or pressure). They make 2 cheap versions and a pro metal model - best bleeding tool I have ever found! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted August 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 13, 2016 18 minutes ago, RC1237V said: The Phoenix Injector works for both pushing or pulling (vacuum or pressure). They make 2 cheap versions and a pro metal model - best bleeding tool I have ever found! Useless info without a link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RC1237V Posted August 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 15, 2016 Sorry, I figured everyone on the forum is more computer savvy than I am............. http://www.brakebleeder.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted August 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted August 15, 2016 Major telemarketing... Nonplussed! Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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