Clutch line ???

[usedcyclesales]

Any one ever replace a clutch line ?? any thing special to be aware of?? Foundm a leak in mine thought it was the slavce cylinder (lost the clutch) but line leaking never replaced one and can't find any thing specific on it but seams pretty straight forward.

[RedRider]

I believe Skydoc17 has stainless lines for all the hoses. Buckeye Performance carries them also.

 

If you are going to go thru the hassle of changing out a hose, might as well go with a SS one.

 

RR

[usedcyclesales]

It's the CLUTCH LINE underneath the engine not a hose !! Part of that line is metal and part hose it's basically one piece not offered in a braided line.

Edited January 28, 2012 by usedcyclesales

[RedRider]

Got it. Called the clutch pipe in the manual. This is what the rubber clutch hose connects to and runs along the bottom of the engine to the clutch release (slave) cylinder - correct?

 

From looking at the repair manual, it doesn't look too difficult to remove. Without going out in the garage and checking my bike (will do later today), not sure what will need removed. It appears the bolts come in from the bottom so it can be replaced with the engine in place.

 

I will, however, reiterate upgrading to the SS clutch hose while doing this. Per your profile, the bike is a '99 and hoses degrade. The biggest PITA about changing hoses is draining and then purging the air after refilling them. You will be doing this anyway with the replacement of the clutch pipe. Would be a good time to upgrade the hose.

 

I will update this thread once I get a change to check my bike in the shop.

 

BTW, upgrading to SS lines in on my winter project list this year. I have a 2000 and the clutch and brake hoses are beyond needing replacement.

 

Also, if you don't have a repair manual, there is one available for download on this site.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1828

 

RR

[usedcyclesales]

Thanks I think I might also rebuild slave cylinder this is the second venture I've had and both had clutch issues. The first one I couldn't find any leaks and when I was shopping around for this one 2 guys who were selling told me they had the slave cylinder replaced it's only about $20 delivered for kit.

[RedRider]

First I've heard of a problem with the slave cylinder, but you are right, it appears to be fairly easy to do (per the manual). If you are in there, probably a good idea.

 

I might also suggest picking up a set of speed bleeders (http://www.speedbleeder.com). Will make the air purge and brake line fluid changes much easier. Search the site here for correct part number for each application. Actually, checked the website and it has all three applications listed for the Venture. Front brake (need 2), rear brake, and clutch. They are $7 each. I would also recommend the hose and bag ($6).

 

RR

[usedcyclesales]

It's gonna be a few days waiting on pads and clutch hose and rebuild kit should be back on road next week thanks for all the help!!