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CHK
ADJ
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM
NOTE:
WARNING
SBe careful not to spill any clutch fluid or allow
the clutch master cylinder reservoir to over-
flow.
SWhen bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
make sure that there is always enough clutch
fluid before applying the clutch lever. Ignoring
this precaution could allow air to enter the hy-
draulic clutch system, considerably lengthen-
ing the bleeding procedure.
SIf bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the clutch fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
1. Bleed:
Shydraulic clutch system
a. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
b. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir di-
aphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the
bleed screw 2.
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly squeeze the clutch lever several
times.
f. Fully squeeze the clutch lever without re-
leasing it.
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
This will release the tension and cause the
clutch lever to contact the handlebar grip.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release the
clutch lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air
bubbles have disappeared from the clutch
fluid in the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 mSkg)
k. Add the recommended clutch fluid to the
proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID
LEVEL”.
After bleeding the hydraulic clutch system,
check the clutch operation.