[Soft/easy pull back clutch and cant shift gears]

Here is a post I made on bleeding brakes which is the same process as bleeding the clutch.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?104745-Cleaning-and-Bleeding-Brakes&p=917153#post917153

 

At the master remove the bellows and if there is crud in the reservoir it is best to clean the reservoir first rather than pushing the dirt all the way through the system. The cover needs to be in place when pumping the lever to prevent splashing from the pressure relief valve in the master. That means you need to watch the level to make sure it doesn't get low enough to pump air back into the system.

 

There are basically three steps to take:

 

First: you need a hose that fits the bleeder valve tightly. I have used both 1/4" and 5/16" clear thin wall tubing. The 1/4" thin wall works better but standard thicker wall works just as well but needs to be warmed and opened a bit before it will fit over the bleeder valve. It is important that the hose goes up at least an inch or two from the valve before turning down into the waste container.

 

Second: open the valve and leave it open.

 

Third: pump the lever at the master cylinder fairly quickly so any air in the system will be carried down to the bleeder valve and not have a chance to rise up. A fast flow will also help move any crud or dirt out with the brake fluid.

 

That's about it. Pump fluid through until it gets clear then close the bleeder valve.

 

Assuming there are no loose fittings, holes in the line or issues with the slave cylinder this job should not take more than ten minutes.

 

How much break fluid should I buy? I was just thinking of replacing it all since I have to do ot anyways. I still have not looked since I have a night shift but I will. Do you know how much it holds? I could not find that information. Thanks for your helo also. Ill write more tonight but I figured you may be sleeping when I do and I am going to grab some supplies tomorrow early morning.

[Soft/easy pull back clutch and cant shift gears]

Okay, I took that bolt out and it has some liquid at the bottom. Which I am guessing is normal? It was a long bolt. I am willing to bet it just needed to be tightened.I did not test it yet. I am not sure what you mean by there is a bolt underneath the middle gear cover. I need to try and find that bolt. I will try to do that today just to make sure it is not having any problems since it is common. The liquid also doesn't seem to be coming from the valve cover gasket as I saw it coming out of that one bolt.

When you talked about the no clutch issue are you saying that the two problems are not related? I am also going to find an article here about doing the bleeding and reverse bleeding. It would take DOT 4 break liquid right? That is what I was confused on with the articles that talk about bleeding the clutch. Thanks by the way for your help. It is appropriated. by the way thanks for the welcome too.

[Clutch problem 1986 Venture Royal]

Hello, I recently had an issue when my motorcycle was driven for a while(and the motor got hot) that my clutch got soft on me. I eventually found out that it was leaking and letting air into my hoses for the clutch. I figured out where it was leaking from and saw it bubbling out of a bolt at the top. The rubber seal(or o-ring) seems to have dry rotted and now lets the brake/clutch fluid out but only when it gets hot.The clutch is never soft when the motor is cool. I can't find anywhere in the diagrams or online what the name of the bolt is and what it is used for. It seems it is also holding some sort of small cover to protect the engine long with keeping the brake fluid in the bike. Attached is a picture. I am hoping someone can help me with this as I have looked ever where or this. I cant get the exact names of the two cycle like covers. I found one place where someone calls it the starter clutch cover and here saying it is the middle gear cover and the parts diagram calling it the chain case. I am getting confused. In the picture, I put an arrow a one of the two top bolts the other one is not leaking but I am sure it will. You can also somewhat see where the brake fluid leaks out of it. It does not seem to be leaking out of the actual cover in the front below the bolt. I am hoping someone can help me with this answer as soon as they can so I can use this bike again to get to work and save money on gas.

[Soft/easy pull back clutch and cant shift gears]

Hello, I recently had an issue when my motorcycle was driven for a while(and the motor got hot) that my clutch got soft on me. I eventually found out that it was leaking and letting air into my hoses for the clutch. I figured out where it was leaking from and saw it bubbling out of a bolt at the top. The rubber seal(or o-ring) seems to have dry rotted and now lets the brake/clutch fluid out but only when it gets hot.The clutch is never soft when the motor is cool. I can't find anywhere in the diagrams or online what the name of the bolt is and what it is used for. It seems it is also holding some sort of small cover to protect the engine long with keeping the brake fluid in the bike. Attached is a picture. I am hoping someone can help me with this as I have looked ever where or this. I cant get the exact names of the two cycle like covers. I found one place where someone calls it the starter clutch cover and here saying it is the middle gear cover and the parts diagram calling it the chain case. I am getting confused. In the picture, I put an arrow a one of the two top bolts the other one is not leaking but I am sure it will. You can also somewhat see where the brake fluid leaks out of it. It does not seem to be leaking out of the actual cover in the front below the bolt. I am hoping someone can help me with this answer as soon as they can so I can use this bike again to get to work and save money on gas. I also forgot to mention this is a 1993 Yamaha venture royale.