Suzuki 1200 bandit, Service Manual

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Clutch: 5C-5
3) Attach a pipe to the bleeder valve and insert the free
end of the pipe into a receptacle.
4) Squeeze and release the clutch lever several times
in rapid succession, and squeeze the lever fully
without releasing it.
5) 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 handlebar grip.
6) Close the valve, pump and squeeze the lever, and
open the valve.
7) Repeat this process until the fluid flowing into the
receptacle no longer contains air bubbles.
8) Close the bleeder valve, and disconnect the pipe.
Tightening torque
Air bleeder valve (Clutch): 8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0
lb-ft)
9) Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper end of
the inspection window.
10) Install the reservoir cap.
Clutch Fluid Replacement
B649G15306011
CAUTION
!
Handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts
chemically with paint, plastic, rubber
materials, etc.
1) Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the
handlebars straight.
2) Remove the clutch fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
3) Suck up the old clutch fluid as much as possible.
4) Fill the reservoir with new clutch fluid.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
5) Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of hose into a receptacle.
6) Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the clutch
lever until old clutch fluid flows out of the bleeder
system.
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