HOME 1.15 BLEEDING CLUTCH FLUID LINE PROCEDURE NOTE Loosen banjo bolt only enough to allow air bubbles to escape. Clutch fluid under pressure can squirt a steady stream several feet. TOOL NAME PART NUMBER D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID HD-99953-99A 3. While holding reservoir cover in place: a. Pump clutch hand lever 5 times. Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d) b. Hold clutch hand lever against handlebar. c. Hold shop towel under fitting and loosen banjo bolt. d. Watch banjo fitting for air bubbles. e.
Retighten banjo fitting. Do not allow dirt or debris to enter the master cylinder reservoir. Dirt or debris in the reservoir can cause improper operation and equipment damage. (00205c) f. Release hand lever. 4. Fill reservoir to FILL LEVEL and repeat the previous step three times or more until only a steady flow of clutch fluid escapes banjo fitting and fluid level in reservoir is at FILL LEVEL with motorcycle in an upright position. Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause digestive discomfort.
If swallowed, obtain medical atten- 5. Remove secondary clutch actuator cover. 6. Cover exhaust with towel and place a suitable pan under right side case to catch excess clutch fluid. 7. While holding reservoir cover in place: a. Pump clutch hand lever 5 times. compatible and could cause equipment damage. (00353a) f. Release hand lever. 8. Fill reservoir to FILL LEVEL and repeat the previous step three times or more until only a steady flow of clutch fluid escapes bleeder screw and fluid level in reservoir is at FILL LEVEL with motorcycle in an upright position. D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body panel surfaces it comes in contact with.
Always use caution and protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work is per- formed. Failure to comply can result in cosmetic damage. (00239b) NOTE Do not overfill clutch reservoir. Clutch fluid volume increases with clutch wear and can damage seals causing damage to clutch or clutch system. When filling an empty clutch fluid line, a Snap-on BASIC VACUUM BRAKE BLEEDER with a fitting that mates to the secondary clutch actuator bleeder screw threads can be used to initially draw the fluid down the clutch line. NOTE 9. Test pressure by squeezing clutch hand lever.
NOTE If continued repetition of procedure does not build pressure in line and maintain FILL LEVEL, there is a leak in the clutch system. If the leak is not visible, remove and check the sec- ondary clutch actuator boot for leakage. 1. Stand motorcycle upright and square handlebars to level clutch reservoir. Remove reservoir cover. NOTE Do not overfill clutch reservoir. Clutch fluid volume increases clutch or clutch system. 10. Tighten fasteners as follows: 2. tion. Use in well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REA CHILDREN. (00240a) CH OF b. Hold clutch han c. Loosen second d. Watch bleed sc draulic re not e. Tighten bleeder D.O.T. 4 hydraulic brake fluid is used in the hy clutch.
Do not use other types of fluids as they a a. Reservoir banjo bolt to 23-31 Nm (17-23 ft-lbs). an damage seals causing damage to . b. Reservoir cover screws to 0.7-0.9 Nm (6-8 in-lbs). D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID (Part No. HD- c. Bleed screw to 9-11 Nm (80-100 in-lbs). ster cylinder reservoir. Initial fluid level d. Secondary clutch actuator cover fasteners to 6-10 FILL LEVEL. Nm (53-88 in-lbs). 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance 1-35 23-31 Nm age seals causing damage to b. Reservoir cover screws to BRAKE FLUID (Part No. HD- c. Bleed screw to 9-11 Nm (8 der reservoir. Initial fluid level d. Secondary clutch actuator VEL. Nm (53-88 in-lbs). 2009 VRSC Ser D.O.T. 4 ster cylin FILL LE 8 0-100 in-lbs