V7Goose Posted June 10, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2010 The brake and clutch fluid should be changed every two years. If you can detect ANY brown color at all in the sight glass on the master cylinders, then the fluid is very old and needs to be changed. Fresh fluid is virtually clear, and it turns brown as it absorbs water from the air. Changing it is easy. At Don's Maintenance day/Carnival, I will have my vacuum pump to make this job real easy. If you want to change your fluids, you will need at least TWO small bottles of DOT4 fluid (or one large 16 oz bottle). Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted June 10, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2010 Goose....If I make it there please have me on the list for the Clutch Fluid change. Boomer.....who wonders if I can train the pygmies to do maintenance werk on de scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunkylump Posted June 10, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 10, 2010 Hey Goose: I've not ever changed the fluids myself....if your offer includes some assistance, please include me on the list. It's been two years this July for mine. gunk:Laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 10, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2010 Goose....If I make it there please have me on the list for the Clutch Fluid change. Boomer.....who wonders if I can train the pygmies to do maintenance werk on de scoot. Boomer..If you dont make it Ill help ya out at the next maintenance day in Houston..I got pretty good at it the last go around..Vac pump here also. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted June 10, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2010 Boomer..If you dont make it Ill help ya out at the next maintenance day in Houston..I got pretty good at it the last go around..Vac pump here also. Tom Thanks Tom !! I'm hoping we get SOMETHING something going over in Texas not long after the hoedown in Ohio!! Boomer.....always panting fer another slow ride through Liberty-Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 11, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 11, 2010 Boomer..If you dont make it Ill help ya out at the next maintenance day in Houston..I got pretty good at it the last go around..Vac pump here also. Tom Sounds like I rode trip to me....Hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted June 11, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2010 Chief, I have a vac pump here and we can make that happen, good excuse for some cheesecake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted June 11, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2010 Boomer.....always panting fer another slow ride through Liberty-Texas. While being pushed by pygmies........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Rider Posted June 11, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 11, 2010 thanks Mr Goose i would like to have somebody show me how or assist me in changing the clutch it is a brown in color i didnt know how brown it could get before changeing it out. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted June 11, 2010 Share #10 Posted June 11, 2010 Fluid change time would be a REALLY good time to install Speed Bleeders TOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted June 11, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks Goose, this was something I was going to ask someone about this year. Please add me to your list, I want to learn how to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted June 11, 2010 Share #12 Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks Goose, this was something I was going to ask someone about this year. Please add me to your list, I want to learn how to do this. ME TOO!!! ME TOO! ME TOO!! Maybe I can talk Rocket into that at the PIP in Sept. Free chicken supper! Sorry Annie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted June 11, 2010 Share #13 Posted June 11, 2010 ME TOO!!! ME TOO! ME TOO!! Maybe I can talk Rocket into that at the PIP in Sept. Free chicken supper! Sorry Annie! Depends, on what Gary needs gone over, on his scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted June 11, 2010 Share #14 Posted June 11, 2010 Chief, I have a vac pump here and we can make that happen, good excuse for some cheesecake Squid I don't need any reason other than to see you and Lonna to ride to East Texas! Boomer.....who has to mention Liberty Texas as a strong draw too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Fishin-C Posted June 11, 2010 Share #15 Posted June 11, 2010 sign me up:dancefool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted June 11, 2010 Share #16 Posted June 11, 2010 If we get there in one piece, I'll have tools and a vacuum pump too. Be glad to get in on the fun! Will just need a container to get rid of the used fluid BTW I'll need a tire change, 'cause looks like I won't get it done, before I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted June 11, 2010 Share #17 Posted June 11, 2010 I Will just need a container to get rid of the used fluid Don't keep it in the saddlebags, after use..... Remember brake fluid will eat though ABS. I had a partially filled container that got punctured, part of the saddle bag bottom came off, as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezyCricket Posted June 17, 2010 Share #18 Posted June 17, 2010 I had a leak somewhere in my 1984 Venture XVZ1200 clutch hydraulic system and in the process of trying to repair this some oil leaked out of the clutch assembly. Does anyone know how I go about refilling this because I can't seem to find anything which looks like a refill plug or something along those lines. Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted June 17, 2010 Share #19 Posted June 17, 2010 There is a box attached to your clutch lever with 2 screws in the top. THe fluid is inside. But remove very carefully to avoid spilling on your plastic, as it will eat plastic very quickly. Do NOt fill to the top, never more than 3/4 full to aloow for expasion when the fluid heats up. If you fill it up when clutch gets warm the fluid will expand making your clutch slip. I would suggest buying speed bleeders and flushing your system if your fluid is brown. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted June 17, 2010 Share #20 Posted June 17, 2010 Fill it at the clutch master on left handle bar. Remove two screws and fill reservoir. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted June 17, 2010 Share #21 Posted June 17, 2010 My 2007 has never been changed - clutch or brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted June 17, 2010 Share #22 Posted June 17, 2010 will dot 3 work? Or is Dot 4 a must? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezyCricket Posted June 17, 2010 Share #23 Posted June 17, 2010 Being a real expert I did not explain myself clearly, but have done some research. I removed the middle gear case cover to get at one of the connections and oil leaked out of this. How do I replace it? Many Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 17, 2010 Share #24 Posted June 17, 2010 My 2007 has never been changed - clutch or brake If you are going to Maintenance day at Dons they wll change it..I had speed bleeders and they are nice,BUT the vacuum pump is alot quicker and easier in MY opinion..not knocking speed bleeders,just I prefer the vacuum pump,VERY simple once shown how..Tom BTW,IF it has never been changed ..DO IT..it will leave you high and dry IF it goes bad..mine did it in Colorado,got back in without using the clutch lever,just shifting by force..I know,bad but at 12000 ft in the mountains had to get her down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted June 17, 2010 Share #25 Posted June 17, 2010 Being a real expert I did not explain myself clearly, but have done some research. I removed the middle gear case cover to get at one of the connections and oil leaked out of this. How do I replace it? Many Thanks again. The oil that leaked out of the middle gear is engine oil. There is only one oil reservoir for the engine/transmission/middle gear. Not 3, like some Harleys. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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