Longer Brake & Clutch Cable Installation

[enzo5000]

I'm planning on installing longer brake and clutch cable to accommodate the handlebar risers I bought. Has anyone gotten to the clutch bleeder valve behind base of the drive shaft. It looks tight in there.

 

[Black Dog]

You are talking about the slave cylinder behind the battery?
Item #1 shown below should be the only hose that needs replacing.
It is located under the gas tank.

 

[Star-Lord]

 

[Noelpolar]

Fwiw.... most don't bleed the new "top" lines that way... so no need to reach the brake or clutch bleeder valves. Do a search (I've done mine a few times with the "venting" technique.).

Post in thread 'Bleeding the clutch'

Feb 20, 2022

The installation instructions for the beach bars include replacing the existing brake and clutch lines with longer versions. I went through it all just now (curiosity mostly, and looking for formal bleed instructions because you asked and I didn't know) and the bleeding procedure for the clutch appears to be remarkably simple.

You don't need to loosen any valves or attach any tubes, no, just fill the reservoir and pump the lever. Here:


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After hunting for the valve (it's entirely inaccessible), I'm really happy with this process. Hope this helps...

• MilwDave

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[fleabag]

You should just be able to stand the bike up straight and flick the clutch/brake until the air in the top hose bubbles out. Helibars has a video on that for their bars.