V4 clutch bleeding, accessing slave cylinder nut

jkeown · Apr 12, 2020

Hi Guys,

I'm planning on bleeding my clutch and brakes soon.

it looks like accessing the clutch slave banjo bolt might be a little fiddly with respect to clearance.

it kind of looks like removing the sprocket guard or lower fairing might be in order. anyone find this necessary?

any suggestions or guidance appreciated

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t_uOToUc55JksCycL-BJFsVtCFr9Lf7G
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tadRItu-En-Vz6TqLq01_rYNIait6NEX
thanks
Jeff

ArcticWhite · Apr 12, 2020

You are on the wrong nut for bleeding. It is the smaller one you loosen when bleeding. Nothing has to be removed.

Sherpa23 · Apr 12, 2020

You don't want to just bleed it from the master? That's what I do and it's fairly straightforward.

On the older Ducatis, I bleed from the slave cylinder but they rarely need it compared to the Panigale models.

ArcticWhite · Apr 12, 2020

I typically bleed from the master (since it is so easy). If that brings back the clutch feel and proper actuation I stop there. I will then bleed from the slave if it does not. When replacing the fluid, bleed from both the master and the slave.

jkeown · Apr 12, 2020

ArcticWhite said:
You are on the wrong nut for bleeding. It is the smaller one you loosen when bleeding. Nothing has to be removed.

Sure enough. Thanks guys

kensteele · Apr 12, 2020

make life easier and get these: http://www.speedbleeder.com

I don't endorse them or work for the company but if you have to repeatedly bleed every other week, speed bleeders makes it so much more easier than it already is. as such, I find I never have to endure a ride with a spongy clutch, hard to find neutral, or creeping bike at stoplight ending up with an exhausted left hand.

ArcticWhite · Apr 12, 2020

I'm much more of a fan of the air-powered vacuum bleeders than speed bleeders.

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