Suzuki Intruder Clutch Fluid Change Instructional Video

This is part three of a video series on changing your brake and clutch fluids on a 2002 Suzuki Intruder VS800GL. I recommend watching all three videos before performing the maintenance.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• changing fluid
• intruder fluid change

[CrippledKnight]

Quick question. I happenned to make a huge mistake and now I have air in my clutch. I understand I have to bleed it, but how do I properly take the air out? Do I bleed it then pour it in then press the clutch until it gts in? I'm slightly confused regarding this, please let me know if you or anyone knows how to repair this. Thanks!

[av8er1648]

@CrippledKnight Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I'm assuming that you got your issue resolved by now. My response to your question would be to use the process that I presented but make sure that you keep the reservoir level high enough throughout the process so that you don't run into the same problem as you are bleeding. So... fill reservoir, pull clutch lever, open bleeder valve, close bleeder valve, release clutch. Repeat until you get nothing but steady fluid coming out.

[av8er1648]

CrippledKnight.. you can re-use the clean fluid that you sent through to get rid of the air if all of your old fluid was already drained. No sense wasting it.

[av8er1648]

Hi Tinywentz. I don't want to pretend to be that knowledgeable or experienced. You may want to seek advice from a more reliable source than me, but I would consider that it may be a bad clutch or may just need some type of adjustment. Less invasive would be the need for a fluid change. Those are just a few of my thoughts. Good luck.

[moevegas702]

Thank you so much I will be changing my fluid 2 moro . that was really helpfull so as all my oils ready for the summer . mohamed

[av8er1648]

@moevegas702 You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[Rage5225]

Never re-use any brake fluid. The instant you open the bottle, it draws moisture, which then breaks down into air bubbles. Brake fluid is cheap, so don't pinch your pennies on what could save your life. Also, great vid, but try to refrain from saying "obviously" too often. Never assume the target audience has common sense. Also some people might take offense when you use "obviously" too much. Just a tip I learned in speech class. ;)

[tinywentz]

i have a suzuki 850 gs and when i try to throttle up in any gear when half way through the gear it just reves and the rpms go up and clutch seeams to slip any thoughts on what i might do?

[moevegas702]

I loved your video . it is very helpful . i will be changing my fluid 2moro so as all my oils too ready for the summer . thank you

[av8er1648]

You're welcome. Hope it helps and your able to get your clutch working again. They recommend that you change your fluid at least once a year. Preferably at the beginning and end of riding season. Turns out after some research, that it is recommended that we do the same with the brake fluid in our cars. Apparently the aluminum takes in oxygen and causes the fluid to brake down and lead to corrosion or something. I can't say that I know nyone who does that. Happy riding man!