You tend to get air trapped around the bolt for the line since it is a high spot. If you have tools (12mm) and a rag you can lightly crack that bolt open and pull the lever till fluid comes out. If you dont have tools you can fill the reservoir, put the top back on, then turn the bars to the far right and then carefully lean the bike to the right while pumping the lever and the majority of the trapped air will come out. Be careful leaning the bike as it's really heavy. Hope that helps.
Two mistakes. 1. Even remotely considering a goldwing. 2. Getting an intruder. Both of those thoughts are totally fucky from conception. Get a venture and you’ll never look at anything else.
My gw1200 limited has sat for about a year. Everything was great then but when i got ready to go for a ride the clutch lever was loose. So i added some bf until it was over it's top. Now it is extremely hard to pull the lever, and i cant get it to release the engine. Whats going on ? Thank you.
You know that little bleeder valve on your slave cylinder...???? OK -- first off you need new lines -- but to buy another year or so and get the crud blocking your return passage out -- Git you a couple of quarts of brake fluid -- put a jug underneath with a hose going in it so you dont get too much air in the system -- pump that part through until the fluid comes out as clean as the new stuff.... cap that puppy at the bottom (slave cylinder - close the bleeder valve) -- take you a 14mm wrench and pull the banjo bolt off the master cylinder -- best to remove the cylinder from the bars if you like your paint -- take you some brake parts cleaner - that little flapper thing inside the master -- you're gonna want it out of your way if you can -- blast the holy hell out of those 2 little passages.. HAVE REBUILD KIT FOR MASTER RIGHT THERE WHEN DOING THIS -- pull the c-clip for the rubber plunger and spring thiggy -- gut that stuff out, hit it with the rebuild kit before you put it back on -- usually it's lines but for me, personally if I'm riding it, I'm rebuilding it while I have it off just in cases its that little rubber drum thing in there that's breaking up and clogging the return (9 times out of 10 its the lines are old - Galfer is your best friend for lines) dont take a chance on it being that plunger replace it while you are cleaning it -- buys you another year or so before your lines break up more and do it again (or start that leaky when you dont want em leaking stuff) ... usually about 20 bucks to rebuild a master -- kits availabe all over - even amazon and ebay ... lines are about 60 bucks... and side note: for safety, if your clutch line is that old - replace your brake lines too - before they start doing it .. probably a good time to flush both your brakes (no need to remove masters if you dont see chunks in what comes out) before some 40 year old fluid reminds you that aint good for lines --- Synthetic you flush your lines every 2 years - regular -- mehhh.. no difference liiterally --- service interval replacement for hydraulic brakes lines on ANY aircraft is 5 years - I apply that rule to motorcycles as well
This video got me a $2000 goldwing for $800 :) The guy I bought it from was NOT a gearhead and couldn't understand why it wouldn't go under its own power any more lol. I made the deal, then tore it apart in his driveway, got out a screwdriver, a wrench, and a $4 bottle of DOT 4 and POOF! I was able to drive it off and laugh my ass off the whole way! I'll tear that system down once the weather cools off to where I can't top it off and keep riding. I do have a couple questions, though. Because of the stuff I've learned from watching your tips, I want to flush the cooling system (former Hardly-Ableson shovelhead owner alert). The reservoir tank is full of grimy crap. Is there a safe way to clean that shit out? I plan to take it off and try to scrub it out, but I want to make sure I don't leave any crap behind. Second, do you have recommendations on flushing the rest of the internals? I imagine with the reservoir full of crap that the whole cooling system is probably just like that as well...Thanks in advance.
That's why they were coming out of that one that particular morning. Shifted like a Mac truck all the 2 miles to the shop... Also see it a lot when people lay em over and they were only 1/2 full to begin with. And when they let em run dry
The Lord will hold no one guiltless who misuses his name: 7“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exoudus 20:7 Please repent of using God's name as a curse word. God doesn't have to take our life away, he just has to stop giving it. Jesus is the answer. A heart transplant through the new birth brings a tongue transplant.
@@dawino6260 If you were a true Jew, you should receive the Jewish Messiah the prophets said would come long before he arrived. Jesus says in John 3 whoever believes in him will be saved but those who don't ate condemned. Eternity is long don't be wrong.
@@redhotforjesus4531 I am a true Jew -- which is why i dont believe in the new testament (although I have read it) .. you have your beliefs, I have mine -- Being that I am a Qabalistic Jew (of black templar lineage) it is highly unlikely you stand a chance of changing my beliefs
@@dawino6260 if your beliefs allow you to break Gods commandments by blaspheming Gods name and using it as a curse word, you better re-examine them. One day you will stand before God and I will too. We will give an account of every idle word. We should repent and trust Christ, there is no way we will be good enough to make Heaven by our keeping of the law, because we have all broken it. If God judges sinners by His holy law, we as law breakers will be condemned, that's why we need a savoir Jesus. But if you want to try to save yourself, go ahead.
@@redhotforjesus4531 Like I said -- you stand no chance of changing my beliefs -- I respect that you have yours and dont push mine onto you - Please feel free to show the same courtesy
Thank you ! I have a 98 and have a dry clutch. New to this. You helped considerably.
You tend to get air trapped around the bolt for the line since it is a high spot. If you have tools (12mm) and a rag you can lightly crack that bolt open and pull the lever till fluid comes out. If you dont have tools you can fill the reservoir, put the top back on, then turn the bars to the far right and then carefully lean the bike to the right while pumping the lever and the majority of the trapped air will come out. Be careful leaning the bike as it's really heavy. Hope that helps.
8 years later, this comment helped me tremendously after rebuilding the master and slave cylinder, and flushing the system.
Thanks....this saved me a bunch of money...having the bike flat bed to the shop would have been a pain. It’s all good and working.
These video saved me. Trying to do most things on my own and couldn't figure put how to bleed it correctly. This helped me trouble shoot it.
I regret not buying a gold wing when I had the chance , got a fucky intruder 750, good video.
Two mistakes. 1. Even remotely considering a goldwing. 2. Getting an intruder. Both of those thoughts are totally fucky from conception.
Get a venture and you’ll never look at anything else.
Also put some grease on all the pivot points and your lever will stop squeaking.
My gw1200 limited has sat for about a year. Everything was great then but when i got ready to go for a ride the clutch lever was loose. So i added some bf until it was over it's top. Now it is extremely hard to pull the lever, and i cant get it to release the engine. Whats going on ?
Thank you.
You know that little bleeder valve on your slave cylinder...???? OK -- first off you need new lines -- but to buy another year or so and get the crud blocking your return passage out -- Git you a couple of quarts of brake fluid -- put a jug underneath with a hose going in it so you dont get too much air in the system -- pump that part through until the fluid comes out as clean as the new stuff.... cap that puppy at the bottom (slave cylinder - close the bleeder valve) -- take you a 14mm wrench and pull the banjo bolt off the master cylinder -- best to remove the cylinder from the bars if you like your paint -- take you some brake parts cleaner - that little flapper thing inside the master -- you're gonna want it out of your way if you can -- blast the holy hell out of those 2 little passages.. HAVE REBUILD KIT FOR MASTER RIGHT THERE WHEN DOING THIS -- pull the c-clip for the rubber plunger and spring thiggy -- gut that stuff out, hit it with the rebuild kit before you put it back on -- usually it's lines but for me, personally if I'm riding it, I'm rebuilding it while I have it off just in cases its that little rubber drum thing in there that's breaking up and clogging the return (9 times out of 10 its the lines are old - Galfer is your best friend for lines) dont take a chance on it being that plunger replace it while you are cleaning it -- buys you another year or so before your lines break up more and do it again (or start that leaky when you dont want em leaking stuff) ... usually about 20 bucks to rebuild a master -- kits availabe all over - even amazon and ebay ... lines are about 60 bucks... and side note: for safety, if your clutch line is that old - replace your brake lines too - before they start doing it .. probably a good time to flush both your brakes (no need to remove masters if you dont see chunks in what comes out) before some 40 year old fluid reminds you that aint good for lines --- Synthetic you flush your lines every 2 years - regular -- mehhh.. no difference liiterally --- service interval replacement for hydraulic brakes lines on ANY aircraft is 5 years - I apply that rule to motorcycles as well
I'm in this exact situation, and need the bike NOW!
Thanks for the tip, will be headed to Canadian Tire for some DOT4
I digg this dude. About to do my Zx14 Right now
This video got me a $2000 goldwing for $800 :) The guy I bought it from was NOT a gearhead and couldn't understand why it wouldn't go under its own power any more lol. I made the deal, then tore it apart in his driveway, got out a screwdriver, a wrench, and a $4 bottle of DOT 4 and POOF! I was able to drive it off and laugh my ass off the whole way! I'll tear that system down once the weather cools off to where I can't top it off and keep riding.
I do have a couple questions, though. Because of the stuff I've learned from watching your tips, I want to flush the cooling system (former Hardly-Ableson shovelhead owner alert). The reservoir tank is full of grimy crap. Is there a safe way to clean that shit out? I plan to take it off and try to scrub it out, but I want to make sure I don't leave any crap behind.
Second, do you have recommendations on flushing the rest of the internals? I imagine with the reservoir full of crap that the whole cooling system is probably just like that as well...Thanks in advance.
thats not why bubbles come out btw its the return fluid that has pressure that cause the bubble remove the lil tripod thing and yu'll see
That's why they were coming out of that one that particular morning. Shifted like a Mac truck all the 2 miles to the shop... Also see it a lot when people lay em over and they were only 1/2 full to begin with. And when they let em run dry
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Thanks for the video
Wtf your exposing the hyraulic fluid to open air which is stupid, and gravity bleeding doesnt provide reliablility.
i think i just lost brain cells reading this
Did not work someone pulled the bolt of a bike I bought and I tried this and it don't work
Where is this guy location in Florida
My bike shifts into gear but let the clutch out it like neutral
tony Claxton need new clutch plates ?
The Lord will hold no one guiltless who misuses his name: 7“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exoudus 20:7 Please repent of using God's name as a curse word. God doesn't have to take our life away, he just has to stop giving it. Jesus is the answer. A heart transplant through the new birth brings a tongue transplant.
Yahhhhh .. i dont buy into all that Christian stuff -- I'm a Qabalistic Jew of Black Templar lineage
@@dawino6260 If you were a true Jew, you should receive the Jewish Messiah the prophets said would come long before he arrived. Jesus says in John 3 whoever believes in him will be saved but those who don't ate condemned. Eternity is long don't be wrong.
@@redhotforjesus4531 I am a true Jew -- which is why i dont believe in the new testament (although I have read it) .. you have your beliefs, I have mine -- Being that I am a Qabalistic Jew (of black templar lineage) it is highly unlikely you stand a chance of changing my beliefs
@@dawino6260 if your beliefs allow you to break Gods commandments by blaspheming Gods name and using it as a curse word, you better re-examine them. One day you will stand before God and I will too. We will give an account of every idle word. We should repent and trust Christ, there is no way we will be good enough to make Heaven by our keeping of the law, because we have all broken it. If God judges sinners by His holy law, we as law breakers will be condemned, that's why we need a savoir Jesus. But if you want to try to save yourself, go ahead.
@@redhotforjesus4531 Like I said -- you stand no chance of changing my beliefs -- I respect that you have yours and dont push mine onto you - Please feel free to show the same courtesy