Clutch - Suzuki Madura GV700GL Service Manual

2-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
CLUTCH
Inspect: 1 000, 12 000,24 000 km
(600, 7 500, 15 000 mi)
Change fluid Every 2 years
Replace hoses Every
4
years
CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
• Support the motorcycle on the center stand,
and place the handlebars straight.
• Check the clutch fluid level in the reservoir.
• If the level is found to be lower than the lower
mark, replenish with BRAKE FLUID that
meets the following specification.
Specification and
classification
DOT3 or DOT4
BLEED AIR FROM THE CLUTCH FLUID
CIRCUIT
The clutch fluid circuit may be purged of air in the
following manner:
• Fill up the master cylinder reservoir to the
upper end of the inspection window. Replace
the reservoir cap to prevent entry of dirt.
• Attach a pipe to the bleeder valve and insert the
free end of the pipe into a receptacle.
• Squeeze and release the clutch lever several times
in rapid succession, and squeeze the lever fully
without releasing it. Loosen the bleeder valve by
turning it a quarter of a turn so that the fluid
runs into the receptacle; this will remove the
tension of the clutch lever causing it to touch
the handlebars grip. Then, close the valve, pump
and squeeze the lever, and open the valve.
Repeat this process until the fluid flowing
into the receptacle no longer contains air
bubbles.
NOTE:
Replenish the clutch fluid reservoir as neces-
sary while bleeding the clutch system.
Make sure that there is always some fluid
visible in the reservoir.
WARNING:
The clutch system of this motorcycle is
filled with a glycol-based brake fluid. Do not
use or mix different types of fluid such as
silicone-based and petroleum-based. Do not
use any brake fluid taken from old, used or
unsealed containers. Never re-use the brake
fluid left over from the last servicing and
stored for long periods.
• Close the bleeder valve, and disconnect the pipe.
Fill the reservoir to the upper end of the inspec-
tion window.
Bleeder valve
tightening torque
CAUTION:
6-9 N-m
(0.6- 0.9 kg-m)
(4.5- 6.5 lb-ft)
Handle the brake fluid with care: the fluid
reacts chemically with paint, plastics, rubber
materials, etc.