quote [Decided to try to bleed the sodding clutch, air got into the system, and I cant bloody get it out] At the beginning you said this... if youd of said.... quote [Problem is it WAS broke, been getting totally inconsistent lever pressure lately] i suspect you would of saved yourself a lot of, quote [Been standing around like a lemon pumping the lever etc and I'm getting nowhere fast After an hour theres still no resistance at the lever] .... :P:P:P

Why is that andy? Maybe the fluid had never been changed? That could have caused the inconsistent pressure?

I think what he means is that if you originally had a problem with a spongy lever then did you find out what caused that problem and fix it before you tried to bleed it? Old fluid wouldnt cause it. Air in the system would and the only way air can get in is through a duff seal or a perished hose.

oh yes!!

THANKYOU MAV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Thanks for your help buddy, drinks are on me at Cadwel!l (provided I get the handling sorted in time)

The piston was jammed solid in the cylinder, applied the 'rattler technique'* ;)
and presto! Lever pressure has returned
:sing::sing:

Bloody good thing as well - the soonest most dealers could fit the bike in was the end of May :o

Ducati really need to get their arse into gear and start making places like Cornerspeed official service centres, maybe the waiting list wouldn't be so long!








* 'it it wiv an 'ammer!!! :biaggi:

[Edited on 23-4-2004 by DJ Tera]

Well as we\'ve all followed this epic tale from beginning to end, DJ,
 

please explain exactly what the "rattler" technique is.


Just so we know, like....

[Edited on 24-4-2004 by moto748]

The "Rattler" technique stems from his methodology that all things are repairable with a hammer ....

It is written in DSC folklore along with other mysteries such as Fordies age and The Flux Capacitor .....