86 vfr700.bleeding the clutch help

just got it and the master cylinder was dry for the clutch,,cleaned out the line and had filled it up like 5 times and it wont hold pressure,is there a trick to this?

 

Clutch issue

I had the same problem recently whilst changing the old fluid. The problem turned out to the the clutch lever adjustment ring was limiting the stroke of the piston in the master cylinder. I turned the knurled ring a few times and then squeezed the lever again and suddenly bubbles started comming out. Make sure you are getting a full stroke when pulling the clutch lever. You can adjust it back afterwards.

Hope this helps.

 

Bleeding

Bikes can be difficult to bleed out, pinch the line just below master cylinder with a pair of pliers .Not too hard just enough to close it, pump the lever and you will feel the pressure build and release pliers just enough to let fluid pass and after you get fluid out of slave cylinder you can bleed normally.

 

tilt the mc so the bango fitting is pointing down. It's normally the high point compared to MC piston and collects air.

 

I listed all the key points both, hydraulic, and mechanical, to properly adjust and troubleshoot a poor Clutch handling situation here

http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/22592-ghost-says-let-s-learn-about-clutches.html

Bleeding a system really isnt that hard. common misconception is that you crack a bolt, see some fluid come out, retighten the bolt, and then go "WTF!?" when it doesnt work. It takes time and constant weight pressure from the line to draw up more fluid, while you let some out. this process could.... stress could, take up to a half a bottle of DOT3 or 4 fluid (depending on your bike), and an hr of your time... in the long run, I dont think an hr is much to ask for no bubbles.

Good luck!

 

Dont know if ghost posted this tip but it helps to have the clutch clyinder off the bike and held rigid.
Just like the brakes when you bleed them; they are pressing against something solid. (the rotor) Take off the cylinder, use a 'C' clamp, and protect the cylinder with thin pieces of wood. Gently clamp it enough so the piston has something solid to work against.
Bleed away like normal as if you were doing brakes. Saves a bit of time, as you dont have the 'squishiness' of the clutch plate assembly to contend with.