Clutch/Brake fluid flush

factorPlayer · February 12, 2011, 05:34:21 AM

How often should this be done maintenance-wise? I got my bike in 07 and it has about 12.5k on the odo now.

ducpainter · February 12, 2011, 05:42:57 AM

I try to do it annually, especially the clutch.

In any case I think you're due at 12.5K according to Ducati's recs.

factorPlayer · February 12, 2011, 06:46:54 AM

thanks dp, local shop is having a service special this month so probably time to get it done.

factorPlayer · February 16, 2011, 12:32:43 PM

There's no reason not to, right?

ducpainter · February 16, 2011, 12:50:50 PM

Quote from: factorPlayer on February 16, 2011, 12:32:43 PM
There's no reason not to, right?

None at all.

They can do it quickly and there shouldn't be any mess.

It is pretty easy to do yourself BTW.

dan miller · February 16, 2011, 04:08:04 PM

Just walked in from the shop. Flushed the brakes and clutch cylinders - took all of about 15 minutes. I was having a heck of a time unscrewing the top on the front brake master cylinder. Came off easily after I discovered that it's held on with two screws. lol

I also bolted on the front and rear wheels (new tires). Takes some muscle on the rear.

How does one get the rear wheel aligned perfectly? There are scribe marks on the swing arm, but nothing on the adjustment plates. I used a caliper and made the distances from the rear of the adjustment plate to the back of the swing arm the same.

I have the belt guards off, and shit howdy - are they ever loose. About .500". Have new belts and will be installing them as soon as I have some time, probably early next week.

I'm anxious to get all the servicing done so that I can start thinking about mods. Tail chop, handlebar risers, headlight relays, and large battery cables are on my radar.

I also have to get the horn working, and I noticed that the speedo cable drive is cracked, although it works fine.

Danny

ducpainter · February 16, 2011, 04:13:56 PM

I use a tape measure from the swing arm pivot to the axle center.

dan miller · February 16, 2011, 06:59:33 PM

GREAT idea. Wonder why I didn't think of it. Never mind, I know the answer. Amateur.

Thanks, Danny.

Slide Panda · February 17, 2011, 07:23:05 AM

Quote from: factorPlayer on February 16, 2011, 12:32:43 PM
There's no reason not to, right?

None at all.

If you live in in a very humid area, it might be wise to shorten that cycle to ensure 'dry' fluid.

It's very easy to DIY, so I'd suggest you take it on as your own project. It's a handy skill to have. It's the same as bleeding the brakes, which can be needed at any given time.

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