How do I know if I need to replace the clutch master cylinder? Bleed it a couple of times. Clutch doesn't work when it get hot 10 15 miles. Thought it was air in line went to bleed again and can't any thing to come out now. What do i do now.
SOURCE: Clutch bleed on a Suzuki 1400 Intruder 2000
One the left-hand side of the bike (facing forward), there is cover plate just ahead of the drive shaft. Remove that cover (mine has 8mm bolts). The bleeder valve is under this cover. Go to an auto parts store and get a "one man bleeder kit" or if you have some plastic tubing that will fit over the valve, you can use that and a clean jar. Follow the instructions on the bleeder kit, or if you're using the jar and tubing, fill the jar about a quarter of the way with break fluid (use DOT4, but never DOT5!). Take the cover off the master cylinder up at the handlebars, place the tube over the end of the bleed valve (after loosening it a turn or two. Place the other end of the tube down in the break fluid in the jar. Work the clutch lever until you stop getting bubbles in the jar. Be sure to keep the fluid level up in the reservoir. Tighten the bleeder valve, remove the tubing, top off the fluid and replace the covers.
Be careful not to get brake fluid on anything. It will eat paint and mess up other things.
SOURCE: the clutch will not bleed the fluid will not leave
Get yourself a manual, although not your exact model, there are plenty to choose from: http://www.carlsalter.com/motorcycle-manuals.asp '
When bleeding you attach a piece of plastic hose to the bleeder valve and seal it (I use a piece of copper or brass wire). You place this in a jar with some brake fluid, enough to cover the bottom of the hose. You then release the valve, enough to allow an even flow and pump like crazy on the clutch, topping up the reseviour as you go, until it runs clear, no bibbles, into the glass jar. You then lock of the bleeder valve, making sure you use a correct spanner so as not to damage it. JOB DONE. When I did it on a car, I bled the master cylinder first to get the fluid down, but this should not be necessary, it should draw straight down to the lower part.
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