Stupid Question: How do you take the clutch hose off the master cylinder?

[Sleeptraffic]

-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!
   

[scduc]

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.

[stopintime]

+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?

[Sleeptraffic]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Nice to know I'm not the only one! 

[The Bearded Duc]

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.

[64duc]

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.

 

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