SpencerPJ

I think I can do it... I'll order the parts, get some fine circle clip pliers and giver it a whirl, and let you know how it goes. Thanks for the write up.

I can't find anywhere in the tech forum with this detailed, I've looked for hours before my first post. I find some comments here and there. It doesn't sound too bad, and I've even heard that if you are careful and leave reservoir lid off, squeeze clutch slowly a couple times, it will burp air out. Any other feedback would be appreciated as well, Thanks

Hi all. Newbie here, bought an 83 Venture, first bike in over 20 years. Nice old bike, 22k miles. My question, and I've read much on this, but I'm not the sharpest bike mechanic. Anyways, my reservoir is leaking right where the plunger goes into the reservoir up by the hand lever. I found the rebuild kits, but how hard is it. It looks like I need some snap ring pliers. I'm a handyman for house repairs so fairly handy, just have a lot to learn about bikes. Can anyone point me to a write up on how to do this start to finish? Is there any reason I'd be better off finding a local mechanic? Will I have to bleed the system, or just refill reservoir? I'm very nervous about this.... Thanks