6-78 CHASSIS
CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old clutch fluid as much as possible from the res-
ervoir tank.
• Fill the reservoir with the new clutch fluid.
, Specification and Classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the clutch release cylinder air bleeder
valve and insert the other end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the clutch lever until
old clutch fluid flows out of the bleeder system.
• Close the clutch release cylinder air bleeder valve, and dis-
connect a clear hose. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid to
the upper level.
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CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL
AND DISASSEMBLY
• Drain the clutch fluid. (!above)
• Disconnect the clutch hose by removing the union bolt
1.
NOTE:
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the release cylinder to
catch any split brake fluid.
• Remove the clutch release cylinder
2.
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Bleed air in the clutch fluid system. (!2-16)
Do not reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and stored for long periods of time.
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage.
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