Trader Posted March 20, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2012 I just installed a speed bleeder on my clutch bleeder. The resevoir was empty....don't know why. I am assuming I need to crack it open a 1/2 turn or so to bleed it. I am getting all kinds of fresh fluid into my vacume bleeder...and I hear what sounds like a sucking sound and saw lots of bubbles. the bubbles stopped and I"ve filled the vacume resevoir twice already ....but my clutch isn't getting any better! I tried closing the nipple and seeing if the vacume dropped...indicated a poor hose connection...but it doesn't, so everything is nice and tight. So why can't I get more clutch?? a quick answer would be appreciated I've already lost a few good riding oportunities!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 20, 2012 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2012 I just installed a speed bleeder on my clutch bleeder. The resevoir was empty....don't know why. I am assuming I need to crack it open a 1/2 turn or so to bleed it. I am getting all kinds of fresh fluid into my vacume bleeder...and I hear what sounds like a sucking sound and saw lots of bubbles. the bubbles stopped and I"ve filled the vacume resevoir twice already ....but my clutch isn't getting any better! I tried closing the nipple and seeing if the vacume dropped...indicated a poor hose connection...but it doesn't, so everything is nice and tight. So why can't I get more clutch?? a quick answer would be appreciated I've already lost a few good riding oportunities!!!!!! You should not have to fill the vacuum reservoir, you should have to fill the master and empty the vacuum reservoir. Yes you should crack the bleeder about a half to a full turn while using the vacuum, once there are no more bubbles you then must close the bleeder before testing the clutch. as far as "So why can't I get more clutch??" what exactly do you mean by more clutch? Is the clutch not holding? Not releasing? If you have a leak, you really want to find it because brake fluid will damage most things it drips on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted March 20, 2012 Oh yeah....I keep the clutch fluid resevoir topped up while bleeding it. I meant the catch can on the vacume has filled up twice during bleeding....and it it nice and clean so it should be well bled. But the clutch is still very "light" on the handle. doesn't take much at all to pull in....and it's not fully disengaging....grinding and stalls when I try to put it in gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted March 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2012 Bad slave cylinder. Leaked out the fluid and is probably blowing by the seals every time you try to disengage the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted March 20, 2012 Bad slave cylinder. Leaked out the fluid and is probably blowing by the seals every time you try to disengage the clutch. Would't I see a puddle? Nothing on the concrete under the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted March 20, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 20, 2012 i have installed speed bleeders on my 2 '99 rsv's. i have never used a vac to bleed the speed bleeders. that's the whole point of installing them. the little spring and ball close off when you stop pumping the handle. so you don't have to close the bleeder every time. i think you just have to open it about 1/4 to 1/2 turn for them to bleed. also it helps to hook up a clear plastic tube to the bleeder and put the end into a clear glass container to watch for the bubbles to come out, and when they stop. also to know when the fluid canges to new. reguards don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 21, 2012 Share #7 Posted March 21, 2012 Would't I see a puddle? Nothing on the concrete under the bike. Not necessarily! If the bore of the cylinder is corroded, as are a lot of them, then some of the hydraulic fluid will blow past the piston seal but not necessarily from the unit in huge amounts. More likely it will just seep out and spread out. Just buy a new one, don't waste your time rebuilding the old one, they're not that expensive. A second issue could be too much flex in your old rubber lines. I noticed a huge difference in the feel when I switched to SS lines. Maybe the real problem lies in your master cylinder as well. If you rebuild that make sure you hone it as the walls of the cylinder can get corroded and pitted as well decreasing it's efficiency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 21, 2012 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2012 You still have air in the lines. I'm sending you a PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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