How to gravity bleed a hydraulic clutch.

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In this video Rob Kozler from www.MotoLabDirtBikes.com provides an example of how to bleed your hydraulic clutch. We'll use our friend gravity on this one to make the job quick and hassle free.
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  • @kyleroethlein6515
    @kyleroethlein65158 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks. Your tips saved me buying a $25+ KTM tool. BRRAP!

  • @shanejones544
    @shanejones5448 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot for this! I own a 2008 KTM 525XC ATV that uses the magura hydraulic clutch.

  • @sergecharron501
    @sergecharron50110 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, very clear information and video, really appreciated

  • @jeffhoward4378
    @jeffhoward43788 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting. Replaced Clutch Slave Cylinder and couldn't get bled........your instructions worked great.

  • @tbabashoff
    @tbabashoff3 жыл бұрын

    Helped a lot, thank you!

  • @vincentvelardi892
    @vincentvelardi8924 жыл бұрын

    Holy Shit! It's about simplicity! Im so pleased with this video it's not even funny! I got off my ass waiting for my Ducati guy. Job done have a nice day!

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes
    @MotoLabDirtBikes9 жыл бұрын

    Sure, you can just let it run down the motor. Then make sure you rinse it off after. Thanks for watching, hope that helps!

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes
    @MotoLabDirtBikes8 жыл бұрын

    Opening the bleed port on the slave cylinder too far, or pumping the lever and the fluid will run out faster than you can keep the reservoir full. It's up to you to decide, all I am doing is providing an example here. Thanks for watching and check out www.motolabdirtbikes.com for on sale Moto and Dual Sport products too!

  • @Silverfan2011
    @Silverfan20115 жыл бұрын

    Worked great!

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes
    @MotoLabDirtBikes8 жыл бұрын

    Lars, at 1:20 its clearly stated that the Brembo units use Brake fluid and the Magura uses mineral oil. And, ALWAYS consult your owners manual first for your each individual application. You're welcome.

  • @marcelogonzalez2984
    @marcelogonzalez2984Ай бұрын

    Great video u save me dude peace and love mixing gas & hauling gas

  • @max_eley
    @max_eley2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!

  • @KristofSX
    @KristofSX7 жыл бұрын

    o thats a good stuff, I always playing with syringe , but looks like this is easier!

  • @KevinMcMullen.
    @KevinMcMullen.2 жыл бұрын

    I'll give this a try thanks

  • @ridingwithalex9655
    @ridingwithalex96556 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the instruction. I did this on my 85 and it worked thanks. Also I subscribed

  • @robertramos6704
    @robertramos67048 жыл бұрын

    why my 04 harley screaming eagle when it gets hot my trans spins i change cluches and still the same can some one let me know why

  • @Wapaan
    @Wapaan2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video bro 👍

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes
    @MotoLabDirtBikes9 жыл бұрын

    No, just let gravity do its work. If the fluid does not want to come out, simply turn the bleed screw counterclockwise 1-2 more turns. Hope this helps!

  • @PS3_Media
    @PS3_Media9 жыл бұрын

    Do I need to have fluid already in the bottle and then the tube inside of the fluid?

  • @MrRob2011
    @MrRob20119 жыл бұрын

    do you have to use a tube and a bottle or can i just let it run away or will air leak in??

  • @kieranscracked6244
    @kieranscracked62446 жыл бұрын

    thank you this is goint to help

  • @craigdieterich
    @craigdieterich8 жыл бұрын

    KTM says to use DOT 5.1 brake fluid for Brembo setups

  • @elshit1983
    @elshit198310 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :D

  • @aishakearney6404
    @aishakearney64045 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @SuckyMike
    @SuckyMike9 жыл бұрын

    Right on 👍

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes
    @MotoLabDirtBikes8 жыл бұрын

    Check your manual for each individual application. Berapp!

  • @orangeorphan

    @orangeorphan

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Moto Lab Dirt Bikes Couldn't you speed up this process by pumping the clutch lever? Why do you just let it slowly drain?

  • @niffy86
    @niffy869 жыл бұрын

    do you need to pump the lever?

  • @malcolmpyott3887
    @malcolmpyott38879 жыл бұрын

    Thanks had to take bleed nipple off mine before it started

  • @strongjohnful
    @strongjohnful9 жыл бұрын

    You look like Will Ferrel

  • @fate_rhino
    @fate_rhino8 жыл бұрын

    This method really does not work if you have let most of the fluid out of the line. The air in the line is trying to go up just as much as the fluid is trying to fall, and the line is too thin for the two to pass each other, thus, nothing happens. I resorted back to my suck pump, took a lot of pumping, but I got her. once you start getting pressure back into the lever, I recommend going back to the lever pumping method.

  • @toddreynolds3870

    @toddreynolds3870

    7 жыл бұрын

    ryan hegler what about using a syringe ? will that help ?

  • @fate_rhino

    @fate_rhino

    7 жыл бұрын

    todd reynolds, I'll be honest with you. I'm not really the best person to ask. I have not perfected bleeding hydraulic lines. it always seems like a pain in the ass! But this response was after my law experience after having to replace a faulty slave cylinder.

  • @toddreynolds3870

    @toddreynolds3870

    7 жыл бұрын

    Oh, ok thanks.

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes

    @MotoLabDirtBikes

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gravity bleeding is for routine maintenance. If you've sucked air into the line, yes, you will need to push from bottom to top using a syringe. Best of luck!

  • @toddreynolds3870

    @toddreynolds3870

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rob Kozler

  • @surearrow
    @surearrow7 жыл бұрын

    >>------------------------> Do I have to use those evil looking type gloves to do all this? ...but seriously, thanks for a great video.

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes

    @MotoLabDirtBikes

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lol, if you don't mind chemicals on your skin, go for it! Thanks for watching, and you're welcome!

  • @stickerbombmoto2605
    @stickerbombmoto26056 жыл бұрын

    Subbed... Great content keep up the awesome work.. Also i have a channel as well, maybe u could check it out thanks..

  • @nicksonrobert
    @nicksonrobert8 жыл бұрын

    Older bikes have magura eh lol? Mines a 2013! (Hint, it's really any bike 200cc and smaller that has magura)

  • @gummybearkiller1
    @gummybearkiller18 жыл бұрын

    Brake fluid in a magura clutch on a KTM is WRONG! Only use mineral hydraulic oil, like magura blood.

  • @MotoLabDirtBikes

    @MotoLabDirtBikes

    7 жыл бұрын

    Reposted from above: ", at 1:20 its clearly stated that the Brembo units use Brake fluid and the Magura uses mineral oil. And, ALWAYS consult your owners manual first for your each individual application. You're welcome."