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08springer

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Rubber cap on clutch cover
« on: May 13, 2009, 10:13:31 AM »
Question, I have a 2008 CVO Springer. There is a small rubber cap that was on my clutch cover. The cap looked like it was on a small brether vent? Either way I rode the bike last night and the cover was lost. Did I cuase any damge? I dont see any fluid drips or leaks ? 
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 10:20:11 AM »
That is for the hydraulic bleeder nipple. Just go to any auto parts store and pick one up.
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 10:23:08 AM »
Quote from: 08springer on May 13, 2009, 10:13:31 AM
Question, I have a 2008 CVO Springer. There is a small rubber cap that was on my clutch cover. The cap looked like it was on a small brether vent? Either way I rode the bike last night and the cover was lost. Did I cuase any damge? I dont see any fluid drips or leaks ? 

That fitting is the bleeder valve for the hydraulic fluid, and the rubber cap is there just to keep trash out of the hole.  It's the same sort of thing you will find on the brake calipers for bleeding the brakes, and while it's not a bad idea to keep the caps on it isn't absolutely necessary.  You didn't cause any damage.  BTW, this has been a common problem with the hydraulic clutch bleeder caps, lots of folks have had them come off.  If you get a replacement from your dealer or elsewhere, clean all traces of fluid off the metal before installing it.  The fluid acts like a lubricant and makes it very easy to knock the cap loose.

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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 10:36:41 AM »
Thanks for the quick response. :) I will go purchase a new cap.
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 01:49:19 PM »
Quote from: 08springer on May 13, 2009, 10:36:41 AM
Thanks for the quick response. :) I will go purchase a new cap.

Just one little, teeny, tiny caveat.  Might help keep it in place if you give it a quick 5 second shot of 200 degree air from a Weller heat gun.  That's what I did.  Shrunk it up just enuff to make it tight as a virgin.
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 02:14:13 PM »
Or, Tight as a tick on a hounds ass.
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2009, 02:25:10 PM »
I threw mine out before I lost it...
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2009, 03:01:57 PM »
Quote from: HML on May 13, 2009, 01:49:19 PM
Just one little, teeny, tiny caveat.  Might help keep it in place if you give it a quick 5 second shot of 200 degree air from a Weller heat gun.  That's what I did.  Shrunk it up just enuff to make it tight as a virgin.

Do not, I repeat, do not  try this with your wife!   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2: 
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 03:05:34 PM »
you baaad!  :D
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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 11:20:58 PM »
Quote from: GregKhougaz on May 13, 2009, 03:01:57 PM
Do not, I repeat, do not  try this with your wife!   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2: 

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Re: Rubber cap on clutch cover
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 11:22:02 PM »
Quote from: miker on May 13, 2009, 02:25:10 PM
I threw mine out before I lost it...

I suppose that's one way to work around the problem........create it and forget it.   :huepfenlol2:
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