Suzuki Intruder VS1400: Bleed Clutch & Brake Lines - Rebuild Part 7

[@brandontrumble4911]

I am so happy someone like you decided to work on a bike that I own. Thanks for your super high quality videos!

[@donpatton1]

like your channel. Looked all over trying to find the clutch slave , yours was the only one i found thank you.

[@crimsongaming1308]

dude you are a LIFE SAVER I'm currently redoing a 2001 suzuki intruder 1400 gls that somebody hacked up and wrecked finally got it running today after watching your videos I'm confident enough to tackle the clutches and brakes of this bad boy thank you Sir

That is awesome brother! Glad my videos have helped! Ride safe out there

[@CruiserChris765]

After some years this video is still helping folks. (Me) I just purchased one and it's way different than my Harley and your video is super helpful. Thank you

[@nicoschneider8680]

Hey Buddy, I can not get it in words how great your channel is! I never saw such a great videos about bike repairs. I have my 1400 for about 3 years. I always wanted do to a project like you are doing, but never felt confident with all this work. But NOW, with your great instructions, I will do it in the future. Thank you so much, keep on going in your way that's just perfect! Cheers! Best Regards from Germany

Your words are incredibly humbling Nico! Thank you! It's a fantastic feeling to know that the videos I am putting out are of value to you!

[@rayfoster9665]

Sweet bike, I have a 99 , had a clutch issue,just finished putting it back together. Been 4 yrs. Happy to be riding, again. Ride safe !

[@SteveShelby]

Thanks for this. Had my 2001 Volusia into the shop because it wouldn't shift up into 2 3 or 4, only 1. Guy wanted $1k USD for clutch work. Videos like these make me think I can do it myself, so I just got it back in 1st gear and will try a fluid change. I have fixed three little scooters on my own so this is just another learning opportunity.

[@diepzeekomkommer]

These video's are awesome 🙌 I always keep a spraybottle of water on hand when dealing with DOT fluid, since water neutralises the fluid.

[@hell4raizer]

i dump a cup of water but a spray bottle will be more efficient, great idea!

[@kennethpedersen1535]

Great idea using a syringe for reverse filling and bleeding - THANK YOU so much - you made my day 😄

[@DharmaDirk]

thank you so much for your effort and time to video all this and make it availabale.....i am basicially a-know-nothing but would like to do more stuff myself and this helps me alot.....thank you sooo much....cheers from germany.....

You are welcome Heinz! I'm glad it is helping you to achieve your goal of working on your own bike. That is after all why I started the channel :D Take care out there!

[@DharmaDirk]

@ thank you mate....be well..

[@hannuhanhi183]

Thank you, exactly what I needed. My VS1400 is waiting outside for the procedure ♥

[@biffmoyer4147]

Thank you for this - worked like a charm on the old Intruder 1400. Really appreciate ya!!

[@hotrodrvtv1467]

Seriously LOVE your channel.

Thanks HotRod, you always have such nice things to say!!! Really appreciate the support, hopefully see you in the Live chat in a couple hours!

[@hotrodrvtv1467]

@ Sorry I missed that tonight my friend drove 20hrs straight from California to Colorado to buy a really sweet motor coach but when he drove to denver to show me the charging system quit charging anything so I have been working on that all day and it is now 2am here and just quit for the night. Cant wait to watch the feed tho. Always learn so much. You got a cool groove and genuinely strike me as someone we would enjoy just hanging out with. I am full time on the road in a vintage 64 dodge rv that I have built a recording studio in as well as hot rodding the rv.. 2 years into it and then I just got a 94' intruder 1400 bored out to an 1800. Till finding your channel I was wondering if I should have just drove to the insane asylum. I know harleys and yamahas but not much on suzuki bike systems. Plus your intro music is awesome too. I play guitar, bass and drums from blues to classic rock to industrial and death metal. Again verrrrrrry thankful for the time, effort and class you put into your videos. Cheers!!! #hotrodrvtv

[@luigimania76]

I love the clean and exact way you work your motorcycle. I would appreciate a future video about the brake pads of the same motorcycle, I have a similar 2000 model. Sorry about the bad translation and I used the google translator. Greetings from Central America.

[@arghyl]

Finally solid content on the reverse bleed method! Thank you sir!!

You're welcome brother, are you joining us this evening/afternoon/morning for the LIVE stream?!

[@arghyl]

Absolutely!

[@OutlawBayouRider]

I wasn't paying attention...what size hose was used?

[@jpawscreations50]

The reverse bleed worked amazing on mine!! Thank you for the insight!

You are welcome brother.

[@seanparker4027]

Love your videos they are extremely helpful. A pipe wrap video would be great. Keep up the great work.

Glad you like them Sean! No problem, I'll see what I can do for you.

[@roriewatts9234]

Thx for the shared knowledge I own a 2000 1400 intruder that needs lots of tlc &plus I've striped a 82 gsx to bobber it . I could use lots of advice.

[@vmax4steve524]

I bought a '94 vs1400, clutch and brake fluid had turned to paste so I replaced both master cyclinder internals, clutch slave cyclinder internals, bought new braided lines and fitted new brake piston seals. Now the front and rear brakes are fine, used silicon fluid the same as on my vmax 1200, but the clutch on the vs1400 kept disenging when the bike was hot. Bleed out a little fluid and it's Ok for a while but then does it again. Local garage says the master cyclinder needs rebuilding although this has been done, so I took it apart and checked it over, everything OK, put it back together but now I can't for the life of me fill the system, fluid just will not go through no matter how hard I squeeze that syringe and won't go through when pumping the lever. There is no blockage that I can think of as I blew down the lines before and air got through and the lever was pumping air through as I could feel the pressure when I put my finger over the end and both holes in the master cyclinder were clear. I'm at my wits end here as I feel I've done everything right but something is amiss, any clues mate ?

[@sydneyalvis8906]

Great video. Enjoyed watching & learned a lot. Thank you.

[@MegaBigzach]

Thank you man my intruders clutch is feeling soft I’m gonna try this Tomm.

[@Tuftsedge1]

Would love to see you rebuild front and rear brake calipers on your 1400?

[@Kestrel1222]

Great video this is much needed I'm about to start this process on my vs1400 my 800 intruder was super easy keep up the good work dude

Awesome, thank you!

[@barryjohns1965]

This is a good video. That being said. Why have not listed or shown in the video the head bolts torque specs?

[@Bobby-ns7gn]

Going to redo my clutch fluid on a 1995 Suzuki intruder 800. Did it once thinking that would take care of my problem. That was, after riding 10 miles, the bike starts to not run. Motor RPM are up but, the bike clutch stops working and I have to sit a bit, till it cools off, then it works great for another 10 to 15 miles and the clutch quits working. Replace the clutch disc and the problem still there. So, I wonder if like you said I might have air in the line. Going to try working on it tomorrow and do like you said Thanks...........Bobby..... Sanford Florida

[@Per-g8l]

Super helpful thx a lot,

[@ambagajewicz]

Thx for the vid (all of them)- I think it's time for a rear brake bleed for me!

You're welcome! :)

[@gordonray3091]

Thank you for a super great video. I'm now a fan and subscribed to your channel. Bravo!

[@ChettyHemsley-c4x]

Thank you for the imformation

[@achtopus4418]

You are a life saver.

[@human1513]

Good video. I clean around the bleeder nipple and reservoir cap before starting so no dirt can get into the system. I always reverse bleed brakes and clutches whenever posible. Why fight nature as air always wants to rise when in a fluid? The fluid also changes colour because moisture is absorbed into the fluid through the rubber hoses over time.

[@human1513]

The master cylinder diagphram is to isolate the fluid from the atmosphere air. It does nothing regarding applying pressure.

[@Toobluejzs147]

Thank you so much i was getting pretty frustrated trying to figure out why my dirtbike brakes are mush lol

You're welcome StalkerXKillerX! Have a great week

[@Toobluejzs147]

Hagar Moto - Intruder Viking yup i just got all the air out !!!!

@@Toobluejzs147 that is fantastic news! Well done !

[@hell4raizer]

I have the same bike and was about to give up cause of no pressure (replaced master and slave cylinder, regular bleed for an hour) but i'll try the reverse bleed and hope it does the trick.

Stick with it and don't forget the master can always be rebuilt if you still can't get pressure.

[@hell4raizer]

It works like brand new after reverse bleeding (had to do it 4 times to build up enough pressure and get aa much air as possible out.) Thanks bud

Thats great news! Well done!

[@glenmilner9828]

Currently have no pressure on my vs1400 clutch lever. Stripped the slave cylinder down and replaced the seals/polished the piston. Replaced the fluid and still have no pressure on the lever until it’s pumped then get minimal pressure. Took off the slave and with constant pumping on the lever, the piston moves a little. I’m gonna try reverse bleeding the clutch this evening to see if this helps. I did suspect the clutch maybe frozen but warmed the bike up, switched off the engine, engaged gear and rocked the bike back and forth it still didn’t help. Reverse bleeding is my last option before the clutch comes out.

[@phitfeld3725]

Great Vids mate, very clear and helpfull!

You're welcome brother!

[@StanWilhite]

Great video!! Where is the fluid level (in the window) when the proper level is reached? I'm guessing maybe 1/2 up in the window? Should the bike be standing up straight with the handle bars centered? Thank you! Stan in Al (69 and have been riding since I was 5!).

[@ejonathanviera4659]

Awesome video thanks for the help great video!

Glad it helped!

[@mh1art870]

This method works all the time, great vid bro. Thank you

My pleasure brother!

[@pascaloleva9408]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful and well done. Any suggestions or advise on how to shorten steel braided cables? Changed the handle bars on my VS1400 and have now a lot of extra hose... also any advise on shortening the throttle cable is highly appreciated. Anyway thank you for this video series. I have a -94 VS1400 and these videos have been very informative to me.

Thanks man! Appreciate it! I would only ever advise getting made to measure steel braided. Cutting and trying to retro-fit existing lines is always a risky move brother. Try Motion Pro for custom sizes ;)

[@fayelove54]

Just curious, when you first applied pressure to the rear brake valve through the siphon, there was air in the line. Do you bleed that through the system til no bubbles because it didn't show any going through?

[@chrisrob_dasme]

Thanks for the video! Anyone know why I keep on activating the clutch lever and it never creates resistance? I did all the steps correctly, but have now been pumping the clutch lever with no chance for 30 minutes. Little squirts come up from within the master cylinder everytime though!

[@loudexplorer5851]

That was very helpfull! Thanks!

You are welcome Good Sir!

[@travis7173]

Hey man quick question is the oil pressure switch located behind that chrome cover aswell near the kickstand switch and neutral switch? Trying to figure out why mine keeps shutting down randomly at idle and the oil light pops up but then fires right back up no problem so i just wanna test the pressure switch but cant find it

Hi Travis. Good question. The oil switch is on the other side of the engine by the foot brake controls. It has a rubber boot over it and has a small brass screw on it for the wiring. If your oil light isn't coming in before it dies, I doubt its the oil pressure as the oil light will always show when the bike is not running. You should notice that the oil light also comes on when you turn the bike ignition on before hitting the start button. Then after it's running it goes out. Completely normal. But please do check what you think requires checking, just be cautious of chasing red herrings down rabbit holes ;)

[@songstars1]

Thanks for a great channel. I have two questions. How much oil is there in the whole clutch system when it is filled up? When you fill up the surenge with the breakfluid Dot 4, do you refill it many times, or is it enough fluid in the surenge to fill the system up? Thanks for all help. Best wishes from Tommy Winter.

Yes and yes, I don't know the specifics of how many ML go into the line but a full syringe would be more than enough. Thanks for your kind words!!!

[@douglaswood2680]

Hello I new to the bike world I just purchased a Suzuki Intruder VS 800 . The bike is in really great shape but there's no pressure on the clutch but I watched your video and am going to flush/ bleed the system in your video. My other issue that arose is it leaks gas out of the bottom carburetor through the vent line Bowl. The bike has sitting for a few years like 3yrs in a garage there was a little bit of old gas in it and I added new . It does start and run . What could the leak be ,does it need to be rebuilt or cleaned

[@PeterLaszlo76]

Thanks for video But i do one mistake ,, i relesed the lever back and get air,,,how can i fix the problem 😢? Now i want to start to run and put in the first gear and directly stopping the engine ,,,clouch dont work well ...intruder 1400cc from 2000

[@andreaskotsifos5450]

man can you please send me a link were to found thiw cobra steps fro brake and clutch?? i nave an intruder 400cc

[@quacklength474]

Hey Hagar, I hope your still fine and the purchase of your house worked out. I'm really looking forward to see more of your videos. I've recently bought myself an Intruder and changed all the rubber-hoses to steel-braided lines. The bleeding of the brake-lines was no problem, but the clutch is driving me crazy. I've tried your method, the classic method of pumping the fluid with the main cylinder and I tried to bleed the line with an hand-driven vacuum-pump - nothing worked. When I pull the clutch I can move the bike but I can feel the clutch is not fully disengaged. It feels like the last 1/100mm of movement is missing. What do you think, is there still air in the system or is there another failure? Have a good time!

Hi Quack, we got our keys about 2 weeks ago :) So what i would suggest is pump the clutch and build up some pressure then hold the lever in and open the cylinder bleed valve and see if any bubbles come out of the cylinder. Like a traditional bleeding method. If you are certain there is no air left in the line, but its not right still, take the top cap off of the clutch master and tie the lever in the compressed position on the handlebar over night and leave it. This will open the master allowing any trapped air bubbles to rise up.

[@quacklength474]

@ Hey Hagar, sorry for the late reply, I've been on vacation for a few days. Thanks for you're advice and I'm sorry I forgot to mention that I've already tried to leave the clutch-system under pressure over night. I've also tried a pneumatic driven brake bleeder, parked the bike on a slope to let any air rise and tried everything else a second, third and fourth time - but there was still no change. Finally I figured out the clutch was just a bit sticky. After I started the engine on thursday evening (to bring the Trude in a shop) the bike was rolling free in 1st gear with the clutch disengaged and the problem is gone. Have a good time!

[@LilBonesLeo]

My new favorite KZbinr. Thanks for awesome, understandable videos. Sub from me.

[@dierickschroder6428]

Quick question, to be 100% sure.: This method, doesn´t work, when you have installed Stahlbus vent valve right? Wouldn´t make sense from my technical understanding.

[@freemarketjoe9869]

I have an 87 intruder 700 that’s been sitting outside for 5 years. The brake and clutch levers are frozen solid. Would bleeding the brakes like this help or is it more serious?

It may be that you need to drain the lines and strip and rebuild the controls/masters. They could be seized from lack of use and need cleaning and new parts.

[@countryboywilliams6755]

JUST SUBSCRIBED...FIND YOUR VIDS VERY INFORMATIVE.....IS IT NECESSARY TO USE THAT LARGE A SYRINGE TO BACK-BLEED ? TKS FOR ANY INFO.

Thanks for subbing. Yes it is, there are official back bleeding kits in the market but they are about 3 times the price and do the same job as the syringe.

[@countryboywilliams6755]

@ TKS...I HAVE A LOT SMALLER ONE....SO, BACK TO THE STORE

[@HuntingArkansas1]

I'm getting the clunk but the clutch still doesn't disengage the gear. Should I take it out in the open and try to break the clutch loose or?

[@leogutierrez9052]

I have a 94 Suzuki intruder 1400. I bleed my clutch and for a few moments it works. Then next day it does not. What is the possibility of air entering though the line?

[@zacharyjones642]

Is it possible to cut out kickstand kill switch? I would love to be able to put the kickstand down and look at the bike without needing a second person.

You should be able to start the bike with the kickstand down as LONG as you are in Neutral gear my friend, if you can't then you have a bad kick stand switch.

[@stevetruman2111]

Just installed new clutch kit in my 800 intruder ive noticed my clutch is not spliting very much maybe 1/8 of a inch i bled the clutch and handle almost all the way in before plates move,is this correct

[@plavi99]

loaded, hooked up, valve got a quarter turn fluid is not going surringe its impossible to push down ..maybe something stuck in the line?

[@joezanetis179]

I have air in the system, won't bleed out.Clutch has no pressure. What's the best way to get it out? I don;t have a large syringe... Any other method? Thanks!

You could try the conventional bleeding method, open the bleed valve and pump the clutch lever, hold the lever in, close the bleed valve, release the clutch lever and repeat for about 5 hours and you might get it to work. But i would recommend buying a large syringe and following this method, 5 minutes and it will be done.

[@Tacbi0325]

If u no have Syringe go get one !! Is only like $3 bucks !! Go make easy do the work !!

[@Bobby-ns7gn]

Well, it did not work. I took the handle apart and removed the inside rubber seals and spring. I notice on your video the smaller hole had fluid going thru it. For some reason the one on the bike, nothing comes thru. could that small hole be plug up really bad, that it does not work at all. Thinking of just getting a new master cylinder and go from there......Bobby

Hi Bobby, if the system hasn't been used/bled in some time youbmay well have a blockage somewhere in the system. Is this on the clutch or brake line?

[@darrenlindstrom6113]

I have a fuse keeps blowing on a 2002 Suzuki intruder 800 how do I fix it

First find what the fuse is being used for, i.e headlight, ignition etc, then find out if there have been any aftermarket upgrades to that part of the wiring harness and adjust the fuse appropriately to match the current

[@holdenclan1799]

Do you not need to pull on the clutch when pushing fluid in reverse

Hi Holden, thanks for your question, no you do not ;) Any issues, let us know.

[@dbmsalce]

I’m really dissapointed you didn’t really go over the proper fluid level for the clutch, is the bike standing upright or on the stand, are the bars straight forward or turned all the way to the right, how much is too much or not enough. I can’t find this info for this bike.

[@WireWeHere]

Put your off spring on syringe test drive duty. Cover the reservoir with a layer of plastic sandwich wrap with a few pin holes towards one end. With a little air trapped between add a second layer of wrap with pin holes in the opposite end. Use rubber bands to seal the wrap to the reservoir, brake fluid won't play nice with electrical tape adhesive. Explain the anticipated full level and a few important bits of fluid equality then leave to see what happens. Then it's time to leave to see what happens... And perhaps grab a little Justin Kase cat litter... Kids quickly learn to bleed and suck air...or they don't. It's all good.

[@nemesisnta9333]

Anyone know where i can find the cable thats located under the bleeder valve? It connects to the master cylinder.

Try motorcyclespareparts.eu ;)

[@nemesisnta9333]

@ do you know the name of the part

@@nemesisnta9333 are you talking about the rear brake pipe(hydraulic line)

[@nemesisnta9333]

@ the hose that connects to the master cylinder down to the clutch

It comes in two seperate pieces, a flexible clutch pipe and a rigid, pre-curved pipe. If you check out the engine removal video you can see me disassemble the line.

[@javieralvarez5526]

My clutch is still spongy and my brakes are hard

[@GGOGANTUBE]

Hello, I appreciated your video and applied it to my 81 Yamaha Virago XV 750 for the front brakes- replacing the line. It all worked as you showed in the video - fluid filled the reserve. I then tried some conventional bleeding from above as I was getting no resistance with the cylinder. Saw few air bubbles but then none and no resistance. Tried more reverse bleed, flows right into the reserve. Any ideas?- just keep at it and try to clear the air out of the cylinder? -Geoff 973-896-8334

[@gerardolopez4422]

remove all the old liquid and now that I put the new liquid the lever does not catch tension

That is why you need to reverse bleed the system to prime it again.

[@ricocampbell3103]

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