[SheTheNorth]

Hey

This is my very first post here, so please be gentle.

I've got two Concours - and 06 1000cc and an 08 1400 - both garage kept. When I went to run my 1400, the clutch lever has absolutely no pressure and once I shift the bike from Neutral to first it's instantly shutting off. My assumption is that it's something involving the clutch, but because there isn't a traditional clutch basket/cable my friends are lost on troubleshooting tips.

I have searched the forums and saw something about bleeding the clutch and I was wondering: if that's applicable here and also if anyone can give me instructions or the link to a video that can guide me.

I really appreciate your help in advance!

 

[RoadRunner322]

Yep, check the reservoir to see if it has fluid and make sure the diaphragm under the cover is in place and not on the bottom of the reservoir. If the fluid is at the proper level, you may need to bleed the air out by pumping the clutch handle and holding it in while you vent the lines at the brake calipers. Close the vent. Repeat as necessary.

 

[jpd]

Both of your Concours haven hydraulic clutches. The handle bar is the master and there is a slave cylinder on the engine. There should be a bleed fitting on the slave cylinder and the system is bleed the same way as a brake system. Pull the lever and hold, open the bleed fitting and let the lever go all the way down, and hold. Close the bleeder then let go of the lever. Do not let the reservoir get empty or you will get air in the system. Air in the system will compress and not move the slave cylinder far enough to disengage you clutch. Look for leaks at the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder on the C-10 is next to your left toe when you are riding. I think the C14 is in the same spot. Do not get the fluid on any painted surfaces. It will damage it. Clutch bleeding and brake bleeding should be a routine maintenance action.

 

[WFO-KZ]

+1 on what jpd said.

And in case it is not obvious, attach a short length of clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw on the slave. Put the other end into a plastic container. Keep an eye on the hose to see if air bubbles are coming out. But as jpd says, don't let the reservoir run empty or you will have to start all over from scratch.

 

[GREENISBEST]

The bigger picture here is why you've lost all the fluid or at least enough to lose your lever pressure in the first place ?
The Clutch Master cylinder resevoir is transparent like the front Brake so you should be able to see if there is fluid in there.

I suspect the slave cylinder seal has worn sufficiently to leak fluid and you should see evidence of this around the gear change area just ahead and below the front Bevel Gear housing, If you just bleed up the clutch your likely to get this issue return.