Clutch Fluid Change Suzuki V-Strom 1000

The Urban Monk walks through the steps to change the fluid in a hydraulic clutch system on a motorcycle. He uses his Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (DL1000) in this video, but the steps are similar for any motorcycle with a hydraulic clutch. Bleeding the system after changing a hose, master cylinder or slave cylinder would be similar except you would need to allow for more time and more fluid to be sure you've flushed all the air out of the system.
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[@12lionwhelps71]

Log book idea is such a great idea.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Thanks. I saw you had also asked whether the cover is on the master cylinder while "pumping" but the comment disappeared and I can't reply to it directly. So I will here. The cover is off when pumping/bleeding the system because one wants to keep track of the level of fluid to ensure it does not go empty and introduce air into the system. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@12lionwhelps71]

@@UrbanMonkTV Yeah I deleted it, because I didn't want you to think I was trolling, or disrespecting your work, which you are donating your time videoing it for others to learn from...but thanks for answering the question, planning on doing mine sometime this week.

[@Hoggdoc1946]

A Mini Vac type system can be used to suck the fluid through the system much faster. They don't cost much at Harbor Freight and are a valuable tool to have in you garage.

[@MrWhitmire]

Great, clear info. Thanks so much.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Thank you for watching!

[@craigwesson1788]

Finally got a chance try try this out. My fluid was like chocolate milk...LOL. all went well fluid is now changed. Thank You.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Thanks for watching! Glad you were able to save some $ and do the job yourself. Should be done every 2 years roughly.

[@Eyball1972]

I just replaced my entire line on my 2007 and need to fill it with new fluid and bleed. Thanks for the video.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Christopher Ey Thanks for watching!

[@dylandonley470]

What clutch fluid are you using? Very helpful video!

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Any DOT4 rated. Thanks for watching!

[@evandrocosta5798]

In general the video helped a lot, but certain parts are unclear. It would have been good to see how you applied pressure to the system with your left hand. I wasn´t sure if you used the palm of your hand over the clutch fluid reservoir. At another moment you mention holding the clutch lever, so it became dubious as to how pressure be applied and at the same time holding the clutch lever to not allow air into the system.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Thanks for watching.

[@petecurran3995]

Monk-tastic! 👍🏻

[@josefmarzano3914]

thanks for sharing

[@samuelschubert9982]

So is the cover off the whole time your flushing the system? And are you just engaging and releasing the handle while flushing it?

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Thanks for watching. Yes, cover off while flushing. Squeeze clutch lever, hold, open bleeder, close bleeder, release clutch lever, pump clutch lever until resistance, repeat. Continue until you've pushed enough new fluid through the system that you're sure you've exceeded the volume of the system. Usually a couple reservoirs full at least. Hope that helps.

[@samuelschubert9982]

@@UrbanMonkTV I'll try that, thanks for saving me money and teaching me how to do it myself! I changed the sprockets on my bike last year and the balancer on the factory one had shattered and taken off a small piece of the block that lined up the clutch pushrod and that assembly. I believe a new pushrod, seal, some jb weld and bleeding the system should get her working.

[@clautamiralves712]

Doing that on my v-strom do you think will my clutch lighter? Mine is heavy. I don't know if it's normal.

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Clautamir Alves The clutch is heavy on mine also. Good news is...the springs are strong. Does give your grip a workout though. Adjusting the lever may help slightly.

[@robertp9370]

have you ever experience the clutch gearbox shudder that is well known to occur on the dl1000 and sv 1000's Mine does it at low rpms when shifting from 1st to 2nd mostly. its like a chudder chatter flapping kinda of noise. A lot of dl1000's have it and I'm wondering if yours ever had that and if you did anything to fix it like getting a new redesigned clutch basket

[@UrbanMonkTV]

I have not any problems with the clutch and haven't changed any parts there yet. Currently have over 60k miles on it and still running original clutch disks.

[@jrbass62]

Ever use a power bleeder?

[@UrbanMonkTV]

Johnny rowland If you mean the vacuum pump product from Motive brand, then no. I own a Mighty Van and have used many times. Same principle. Thanks for watching!