How do you bleed a clutch in a 83 Honda shadow 750?

Answer 1

Use only dot 3 brake fluid

1. Take dust cap off the bleed valve on the clutch slave cylinder

2. Connect a length of clear hose to the bleed valve.

3. Place the other end of the tube in a clean container with enough fresh hydraulic fluid to keep the end of the hose under. The tube should be long enough so the loop can be made higher than the bleed valve to stop air from being brought into the clutch slave cylinder during bleeding.

Caution: Cover the clutch slave cylinder and lower frame with a heavy cloth or plastic tarp to protect them from spills.

4. Clean top of the clutch master cylinder of all dirt . Remove the cap and the diaphragm. Fill the reservoir almost to the top line, insert the diaphragm and install the cap loosley.

Caution: Failure to install the diaphragm on the master cylinder will allow fluid to spurt out when the clutch lever is pulled.

5.Insert a 3/4 in (20mm) spacer between handle grip and the clutch lever this will prevent over travel of the piston within the clutch master cylinder.

6. Slowly apply the clutch lever holding the lever in the applied position. Open the bleed valve about one half turn. Allow the lever to travel to its limit against the installed spacer. When this limit is reached, tighten the bleed valve. Occasionally tap or wiggle the clutch flexibe hoses to loosen any trapped air bubbles that won't come out the normal way. As the fluid enters the system, the level will drop in the reservoir. Maintain the level at the top of the reservoir to prevent air being drawn into the system.

7. Repeat step six until the fluid emerging from the hose is completely free of bubbles.\

8. Hold the lever in, tighten the bleed valve, remove the bleed tube and install the bleed valve dust cap.

9. If necessary , add fluid to correct the level in the reservoir. It should be to the upper level line.

10. Install the reservoir cap.

11. Test the feel of the clutch lever. It should be firm and should offer the same resistance each time it's operated. If it feels spongy, it is likely that there is still air in the system and it must be bled again. When air has been bled from the system and the fluid level is correct in the reservoir, double-check for leaks and tighten all the fittings and connections.