Bleeding 2006 RSV Clutch- Help!

[RoyalRider05]

Hey all!

 

I have released the bleeder valve and got all the old fluid out. However, after reading and following all the other posts I am having an issues getting pressure back in the line. The lever feels like mush(clutch not disengaging). Is this air? or am i missing something here? I did not use a vacuum. Should i go get a pump and try it this way? Thanks!

[Little Bob]

:cool10:Keep pumping the handle. It took me ten minutes but it will come back.

[RoyalRider05]

Good lord! Ok ill keep pumping it. i took out the bleed screw just in case and let it gravity feed the air out. I dont see any bubbles left. It was fine before i did it. Ill post back up. Thank you!

[dvuch1]

Air is almost always the culprit despite getting fluid. Microbubbles that require a bit of time and patience. I use a suction pump on the bleeder.It eliminates the PUMPING and annoyance . .Harbor freight $20. Open bleeder.Use a cable tie on brake/clutch lever.....to keep it open....Apply suction ....keep reservoir full as you suction several batches through.....close bleeder..cut cable tie...should work..

[RoyalRider05]

Thanks yall! I was able to get all the bubbles out. It does take 10-12 minutes worth of pumping. Fluid is clean and good to go!