Might be blockage in the master cylinder fluid return hole in the bottom of the master. Just pulling fluid through the system from the bottom bleeder will not clean this area.
The biggest hassle in bleeding the clutch is that to get good access to the bleeder valve you have to take off some plastic on the left side of the bike. Be sure to cover nearby paint and plastic parts when you do the job because a drop of misplaced brake/clutch fluid will stain them.
I appreciate all this information. It certainly SOUNDS good and that you all would be able to tackle it. Unfortunately, I find when reading anything about hydraulics and this sort that about 5 words in it all becomes Mandarine Chinese. I just can't get my head around any of it which is why i was scouring the area for a backyard mechanic to do it (all refused due to it being a Kawasaki and not a Harley) and was left going to the dealer. I have always needed to watch someone do something closely before I can grasp something. Reading a manual is an exercise in futility!
I just quite literally have no comprehension of it and can't afford to get in there fooling around and tinkering and stranded for any period of time. Hoping it will keep me going as far as getting around town till I can get in a position to take it to someone that works on them and maybe pay them to do a complete once-over on the bike. Like I said, it seems to only be an issue when I get into a lot of stop and go over an extended period in the heat.
If you have no other option than going back to the dealer, tell them no mo dinero and do the procedure the correct way by spending the appropriate time and fluid it will take to fix a routine maintenance job. Don't let them tell you it needs a master cylinder or clutch.
After installing my tire and inspecting the bike, we took the cover off the reservoir and I saw some dirt. He vacuumed it out, and then fully vacuumed the line with fresh fluid. It's working well now, and still is after two days.
In what general area are you located?I'm in South Mississippi close to NOLA. Rode this afternoon doing bunch of errands in low traffic and it's perfect. Seems to only happen under worst traffic and heat conditions.
I was asking in case one of our members was close to you and might assist.Thanks. I rode all over the county today. Not an issue. Moderate traffic. Think I am going to get a speed bleeder and just try to find someone that can walk me through. I know there are those DVDs but I don't think they cover replacing the slave, etc. But they do cover bleeding. Anyone know if they are still available for purchase?
Thanks. I road all over the county today. Not an issue. Moderate traffic. Think I am going to get a speed bleeder and just try to find someone that can walk me through. I know there are those DVDs but I don't think they cover replacing the slave, etc. But they do cover bleeding. Anyone know if they are still available for purchase?
A motion Pro bleeder is better than speed bleeders. I have no problem bleeding the brake or clutch with it.You must be close to Baton Rouge? Heck, that bleeder is cheap. I'd be willing to buy one of those sometime and ride to you to walk through proper use.
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143
Are you in Stone or Harrison county? I am in Louisiana about 120 miles from Biloxi. Might be able to get over there to help.
Heck, that bleeder is cheap. I'd be willing to buy one of those
A motion Pro bleeder is better than speed bleeders. I have no problem bleeding the brake or clutch with it.
https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0143
Are you in Stone or Harrison county? I am in Louisiana about 120 miles from Biloxi. Might be able to get over there to help.
and that lies on "user installation/usage"... [...] by far, just make sure to fill and purge the hoses, and bleeder check valve prior and during use...
I say force fluids back up to a master, as bubbles flow up, and forcing fluids upwards, moves them, and the bubbles.. to exit at tha top...)... mmmmkay?
Anyone try one of these?
https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Systems-2104-B-Reverse-Bleeder/dp/B00GRV800S/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=Hydraulic+Brake+Bleeder&qid=1571233470&sr=8-9