505 clutch problem fixed!
philip lord (pdlord@talent.com.au)
Sun, 29 Nov 98 19:52:12 +1100
A big THANK YOU for all the helpful suugestions about what to do with my
505's hydraulic clutch which wouldn't dis-engage after a 'normal' fluid
bleed procedure. What worked? Basically, introducing clean fluid under
pressure via the bleed valve. A motorbike racer friend of mine suggested
wedging in a bar so that the clutch pedal remained pressed in - thus
eventually forcing the air lock to rise out of the system - apparently it
works for bikes where they tape the clutch lever to the grip. I tried
this and after a few hours the pedal did seem to have some resistance. I
was going to leave it overnight like this but thought I'd first try
jury-rigging a set-up to get fluid in under pressure via the bleed valve.
I cut off the one-way valve on the bleed tube (so now simply a piece of
tubing that fits snugly over the bleed valve), poured some brake fluid
into the approx four inches of tube, attached a foot pump (with nozzle
attachment) at one end with the other hooked up to the bleed valve.
Loosen the valve, apply pressure to the foot pump and shut off the valve
before reaching the air bubble in the line. Pretty rough and ready I
know, but the firm clutch is back and so are the gears...I certainly
wouldn't have guessed this method in a millions years, so thanks guys.
BTW, the clutch fluid reservoir is separate to the brake reservoir in my
505. It sits on a bracket just off to the right (viewing from driver's
seat, and this is RHD of course) of the brake master cylinder. According
to my owner's manual 1983 Australian model supplement (though mine's a
1984) this was a change for 505 in that year.
Cheers
Phil
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