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bleeding the clutch - 2009 R1200RT

woody99

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2009 r1200rt Hi: I had a leaking clutch hydraulic line, so I ordered the part changed it and tried bleeding it as per the repair manual, used a hose from the bleeder into a pan with hydraulic oil in it ,pumped handle, held and opened bleeder, watched for bubbles, when they stopped released clutch lever, about 50 times , the lever does not get hard, any ideas, I checked for leaks hose ends but they look good, I did put crush washers , they sent with the line , on both sides of the banjos.
Thanks Woody
 
If I recall correctly... When I replaced my clutch slave cylinder, I used a syringe to bleed up, from the slave to the res. It went pretty easy, and I haven't had any trouble since.
 
You mention hydraulic oil...you using mineral oil right?

And pushing it up does work better.
 
I'm reading this thinking - its the clutch lever - it will not get hard like the brake lever. Should be a smooth pull through. Just a thought.
 
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