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Braided Line Under Seat

FIRSTMG

FIRSTMG

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Can anybody please tell me what that hose with the Schrader Valve at the end of it, under the seat, on a 2014 Cali Touring, is used for? The salesmen says it is used to adjust the ride. I can't not find any info in the owners manual.
 
wondering the same thing Dealer didn't know, and nothing in the manual
 
Salesman is wrong. Stephen is correct. That is not a Schrader valve but a bleed nipple. At least it is on my 1400 Tour.
 
If it's the braided line the clips into the battery cover, it is indeed a clutch bleeder line. Very handy in fact, and if anything like the other 8V's, you'll be using it often.
 
Thanks to all who replied.
I didn't think it had anything to do with the ride, since the bike does not have air shocks. It's pretty sad, that some of the people selling these bike don't even know basic information about the product they are trying to sell.
 
As a new owner, I am still getting to know my bike (California Tour) - the owner's manual moves from the garage to my nightstand each day for my bedtime reading. One feature I am puzzling over is what the braided hose in the photo does. It is plugged at the loose end by the battery and disappears under the tank. It's clearly meant to be there as the battery cover includes a recess to hold the loose end. Is it a spare brake hose? Do I blow into it to inflate a lifejacket?
Is there a technical wizard out there who can educate me? Thanks in advance! IMG 5347
 
CuttySark said:
As a new owner, I am still getting to know my bike (California Tour) - the owner's manual moves from the garage to my nightstand each day for my bedtime reading. One feature I am puzzling over is what the braided hose in the photo does. It is plugged at the loose end by the battery and disappears under the tank. It's clearly meant to be there as the battery cover includes a recess to hold the loose end. Is it a spare brake hose? Do I blow into it to inflate a lifejacket?
Is there a technical wizard out there who can educate me? Thanks in advance!View attachment 32875
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It is a very convenient pigtail for bleeding your hydraulic clutch. Sometimes the clutch fluid can get real dark for some mysterious reason.
Pump brake fluid through till you get get clear/clean fluid coming out the pigtail. A one way ball valve from the local automotive store (for bleeding brakes) makes quick work of this procedure.
 
GTM® said:
A simple search gives you 5 posts on it linked below. Please always try a search before starting a new thread. This thread had been combined with this one.
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Apologies, but in my defence I didn't know it was a clutch line so didn't search for that. I stand admonished though and will search more carefully before posting in future - I appreciate the time the administrators spend moderating the forum, it's a fantastic resource.
 
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