Clutch Bleeder Valve

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Clutch Bleeder Valve

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Been searching the web and as a Newbie motorcycle rider and having a a 2002 Voyager XII, where is the clutch bleeder valve. Everything I find just “says” where it is, and the pics I have in the manual still leave me scratching my head.

Yes, the question is THAT SIMPLE.

Laugh if you must and feel free to rag on me. As long as there is one forgiving member here willing to answer like they’re showing their 2 year old for the first time.

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Re: Clutch Bleeder Valve

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Nothing to laugh about :thmup:
It is behind the left,chrome cover,which you do have to remove.
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The Kawasaki cover??

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cushman eagle wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:01 pm Nothing to laugh about :thmup:
It is behind the left,chrome cover,which you do have to remove.
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Nope, the one behind it, right above the footpeg.
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Behind the big aluminum cover (by the oil fill cap) on the left side, by the left driver's footpeg. Then look down and to the left, you'll see the clutch slave cylinder, it's kinda round and has a bleeder valve just like the brake calipers.
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The one that is circled? I am finally going to get a chance to tackle my brakes and the clutch this weekend.
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GrandpaDenny wrote: Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:24 am Behind the big aluminum cover (by the oil fill cap) on the left side, by the left driver's footpeg. Then look down and to the left, you'll see the clutch slave cylinder, it's kinda round and has a bleeder valve just like the brake calipers.
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No, the oval shaped one right above the footpeg, with the shift pattern embossed on it.
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Got it and all is well in the world. Thanks for your patience.


Conrad wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:47 pm No, the oval shaped one right above the footpeg, with the shift pattern embossed on it.
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Thanks I'm a newbie and need to do this same service, now I see where bleeder valve is. :bravo:
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glvnthedream wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:55 pmBeen searching the web and as a Newbie motorcycle rider and having a a 2002 Voyager XII, where is the clutch bleeder valve.
I recommend looking this stuff up in the manual instead. It's available in GrandpaDenny's signature:

Voyager XII Manuals:
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Thanks for that recommendation. I have a manual, but the picture wasn't very helpful actually finding the bleeder valve.
Nails wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:02 pm
glvnthedream wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:55 pmBeen searching the web and as a Newbie motorcycle rider and having a a 2002 Voyager XII, where is the clutch bleeder valve.
I recommend looking this stuff up in the manual instead. It's available in GrandpaDenny's signature:

Voyager XII Manuals:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ao3K0Ai2gvglgS3l7J4pBJrjfBhc
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:thanks: My new to me 99 voyager xii could use a clutch bleed. I was going to post this very question. Now I don't need to.
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