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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Sleeptraffic on July 18, 2010, 10:15:42 AM

Title: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: Sleeptraffic on July 18, 2010, 10:15:42 AM
-I thought with a 12mm wrench and turning counter-clockwise but the bolt will not budge.

-I came in from the garage to ask you guys, since if I stayed I would have probably stripped it by now.

-I know it's ridiculous but here's a picture of what I'm talking about. Any help/criticism of my intelligence is appreciated. Bike is an '00 M750 with coffin case reservoirs. Thanks!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4805263749_73858a7fa0_b.jpg)   
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: scduc on July 18, 2010, 11:11:18 AM
I know for fact, that they are "gorrila" torqued from the factory.  Just make sure you've got a tight wrench on it 12mm isn't always 12mm. It will eventually budge, and when you are done, you will most likey want to get a new bolt/banjo. Your local dealer should stock these.
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: stopintime on July 18, 2010, 11:26:20 AM
+1

Very tight. Try tapping carefully from various sides with a tool.
Mine was like glued on, but when it came loose it was very sudden - so, I think they are often seized.
Apply heat maybe?
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: Sleeptraffic on July 18, 2010, 11:29:38 AM
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Nice to know I'm not the only one!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: The Bearded Duc on July 18, 2010, 11:30:17 AM
Just serviced my brakes yesterday. They are on extremely tight, it helps if you still have the master on the bars. Gives you a little more leverage.
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: 64duc on July 18, 2010, 01:44:01 PM
Quote from: scduc on July 18, 2010, 11:11:18 AM
I know for fact, that they are "gorrila" torqued from the factory.  Just make sure you've got a tight wrench on it 12mm isn't always 12mm. It will eventually budge, and when you are done, you will most likey want to get a new bolt/banjo. Your local dealer should stock these.
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Local auto parts house has 'em cheaper.

 
Title: Re: Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?
Post by: Sleeptraffic on July 21, 2010, 10:05:11 AM
Success!