Changing the clutch fluid

[GA_boi]

I was changing the cluthc fluid today per the manual. I bled it through the bleedoff valve. Is this how I'm supposed to drain the old fluid? I only got a trickle each time i would do it. How do I build pressure again?

 

[Over_Easy]

Just changed mine with a buddy, Diesel, the other night w/out a vacuum bleeder and it took forever manually. Just keep pumping, refilling the reservoir w/ DOT 4 and pumping and bleeding it out until all the air is out and the pressure will come back. Took a long time but eventually it came around.

 

[GA_boi]

Thanks. Is it going to be the same with the brakes??

 

[craigntx]

wow, my 05 had 44k on it with original clutch fluid..

also original coolant and all others except oil.
when was i supposed to do this?

 

[Over_Easy]

Thanks.  Is it going to be the same with the brakes??

Yes, but if your going to bother to change your fluid just get new front SS brake lines and EBC HH pads. $75 for the Galfer fronts at Cycle Gear and $25-30 x 2 for brake pad sets can be found. Night and day in the braking dep't.

 

[Over_Easy]

wow, my 05 had 44k on it with original clutch fluid..

also original coolant and all others except oil.
when was i supposed to do this?

fluids should be changed every two years...those who ride more usually do it every year.