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Bleeding The Clutch On a 99 Bird


trailfly

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Help!

Damnit!

Ok, my clutch won't bleed out and build pressure sufficient to push the clutch rod in. I replaced the mastercylinder rod and rubber parts with new OEM stuff and it still won't bleed. I cleaned the hose out, took off the lower assembly that covers the clutch rod and I couldn't see anything that could prevent it from building pressure, I re-assembled, and the bastard STILL won't bleed.

Any clues?

Thanks.

Trailfly

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Call off the dogs, I got it.

I beleive there was air in the master cylinder. Here is the fix:

I pulled the slave off while leaving the hose intact on both the master and the slave. with the cap off off the resivior I used the clutch lever to push the slave forward, and then I returned the slave with my thumb. I repeated this process over and over a few times untill I saw the bubbles diminish.

I think that process will effectivley eliminate having to use a vacuum pump to bleed the clutch.

Thanks any way!

I'm hoping to see some of you all at FIM World Superbike next weekend!

Trailfly.

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