Shadow Clutch Fluid Change

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Shadow Clutch Fluid Change

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@willywonka733 11 жыл бұрын

Never bled a clutch before and my '84 VT700C would still be collecting dust were it not for this video; much appreciated!

@jdavidteem Жыл бұрын

This. Idea got my 85 vt700c clutch working. Thanks for the info.

@MarkMeyering 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm heading out to get a bit of tubing and some new fluid. The '96 VT1100C calls for DOT 4.

@narcocrx 9 жыл бұрын

Just letting you know this was very helpful , thanks a lot

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

Tony Aquilina Your welcome!

@CliftonPhotographer 11 жыл бұрын

No,it's not the dust boot. In fact I still have my old master cylinder and the "boot" is still inside the old master cylinder as if it's being held in by something. The part is simply called "the boot" in both the official Honda manual and on Partsfish. I can make a video to show you what I am talking about. I am sure something is meant to hold it in place or that I have to push it in harder to make it stay. I just don't want to rip the boot.

@HTMR 11 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the dust boot? The dust boot usually presses into place. As far as bleeding is concerned, sometimes vacuum bleeding is needed when system goes dry.

@pindiwal4717 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video...helped me save my clutch.

@Trambo45 3 жыл бұрын

For the love of God, how do you change your spark plugs. I've tried multiple 18 mm sockets and none of them fit into the hole.

@HTMR 11 жыл бұрын

I buy the tubing at ACE. I buy Napa HD DOT 4 as is has the highest wet boiling point for the price.

@HTMR 11 жыл бұрын

Often times the manual procedure will not bleed it. You'll have to vacuum bleed the system. Harbor freight sells one for $20. It should take about 3 fills or so with vacuum bleeder.

@CliftonPhotographer 11 жыл бұрын

OK,my video called Shadow 1100VTC 1985 Master Cylinder Rebuild Question. is on my channel. Looking forward to your input. This bike needs to ride!

@abc3clark22 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vids, you have helped a lot. I’ve got a question that you may or may it be able to answer though and it’s, with a hydraulic clutch there is the master cyclinder, slave drive/piston, and rod that the slave drive pushes to engage the clutch. That rod has been getting stuck for me making it so the clutch is always engaged. I have tried cleaning the slave drive and just redid the whole clutch system. Do you think I should replace the slave drive or is it a master cyclinder issue?

@HTMR 11 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@CliftonPhotographer 11 жыл бұрын

Great video,nice and clear view too. I have a question on mine though. I'm rebuilding my master cylinder. I got a new boot,push-rod, and bushing. However when I put it all together and try to bleed it,I get no resistance at all. I know it has something to do with the boot,as it doesn't stay in place. Each time I squeeze the lever, it comes back. Is the snap-ring suppose to be holding it in? In the manual it does not show it doing so though. I'm losing so much driving time over this!

@patrickphippspa584 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. New sub and LIKE! Appreciate your efforts!

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@disciplej 11 жыл бұрын

how long the bleeding process take? how many fills? I also changed out the clutch cylinder and not getting any resistance in the clutch. 1988 handa shadow

@HTMR 11 жыл бұрын

Your welcome.

@jasonmichaelvoeller 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!

@royparrack3230 7 жыл бұрын

So, the clutch fluid is nothing more than brake fluid?

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, for this model.

@gnarly441 8 жыл бұрын

I had to replace the bleeder screw the last one was stripped so I finally got it off and put the new bleeder screw on but now I have no resistance at all in the clutch

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

+gnarly441 Try vacuum bleeding the system. The hydraulic clutches seem to be stubborn to bleed manually.

@gnarly441 8 жыл бұрын

MatthewMCRepair Thanks man I'll try that out hopefully it works

@xXDEADTEDXx 11 жыл бұрын

very helpful. Thanks

@brianX626 3 жыл бұрын

Using the vacumme bleader, it wont pull any fluid through. Is there something clogged in my line or the master/slave?

@HTMR 3 жыл бұрын

Probably, take it all apart.

@skaterboi8494 9 жыл бұрын

So I have the 86 VT700c and I have been going it the manual way for hours and I still cant get any pressure into it. I have been riding this bike for awhile so I know what it should feel like. All I did was drain the fluid and put new fluid in.

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

skaterboi8494 I had the same thing happen to me trying to do a manual bleed. I had great success using a vacuum bleeder. Here is the one I have: amzn.to/1Gf2UCB However would buy this one in the future: amzn.to/1GOsQK6

@skaterboi8494 9 жыл бұрын

MatthewMCRepair Well I ended up going to Harbor Freight and buying the first one you showed me before you had replied. The funny thing is that I saw the second one on the shelf right next to it and considered buying it. But I got the system working again but I couldnt get it quiet as firm as it used to be. I test rode it last night and got it up to riding temp and it seemed to do fine. I'm about to head out on another test ride because its about 90 where I am today. So anyway thanks for your help.

@HTMR 9 жыл бұрын

skaterboi8494 Glad you got it figured out!

@endeavorrv 7 жыл бұрын

What was the tool you used to clean the mc window? Air? Or....?

@ChadElbandagji 5 жыл бұрын

This video saved my ass - 87 vt1100

@joshdoesthingsallthetime 7 жыл бұрын

Matthew, I have an 84 shadow vt700c that I'm repairing and had a question about the piston vacuums in the carbs/diaphragms specifically. Could you help me figure out how to install new diaphragms on the slides? I dont want to wreck the slide or the connectors for the diaphragm boots. Any help is appreciated!

@HTMR 7 жыл бұрын

Sure contact me here and I can help: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/contact/

@joshdoesthingsallthetime 7 жыл бұрын

MatthewMCRepair Matt, I got the slides taken care of no problem! I'm using this video now to fill my new master cylinders. Thanks for the help man!

@william629 8 жыл бұрын

So was it the brake bleeder/vacuum pump that was the issue, or something on the bikes end? I'm on the fence about buying one of those pumps.

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

The vacuum pump makes things go faster. Also, if you are starting with a dry system, them manual bleeding may not be enough.

@william629 8 жыл бұрын

That pump has worked efficiently for you aside from this incident?

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

The pump yes, the catch jar no. I ended up making a new catch can from a mason jar. I epoxied barbed fittings into the mason lid and it seals perfect.

@william629 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. One last question. Where did you get that Japanese bit in order to open the clutch master?

@HTMR 8 жыл бұрын

I have since bought dedicated JIS screwdrivers. I highly recommend this one: amzn.to/29ckbFN