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Old 11-30-2009, 12:50 PM
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Just wondering how I bleed the front brake on my 91 sporty? Thanks all!
 
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I guess the first question is, do you know the basic principles of bleeding brakes in general? If so, the front brake is pretty straight forward and not really any different than you would do for any other vehicle.
 
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no I dont sorry man.!
 
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Check out this thread and see if it helps.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ont-brake.html
 
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I would first ask the basic question that your going to hear eventually.. and that is do you have a manual.. if the answer is no.. and knowing that with funds being scares and $60 for one at the stealer is out of the question for the time being..what is the model and year of your bike.. im sure someone on here can help you out..

If you dont have one.. and can afford one in the future.. I would get one.. and not a after market one.. They have saved my butt a time or two.. or three..
 

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Cool man, thanks helped alot!
 
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Here is a YouTube video of bleeding brakes on a metric bike. Not exactly the same, but the same principles apply.
 
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Originally Posted by armymedic
Just wondering how I bleed the front brake on my 91 sporty? Thanks all!
A video can explain it all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkxcQzhgJLU
 
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Its a 91, Now heres the dumb question! Which one is the front bleeder screw LOL!
 
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Should be located on the caliper, covered by a rubber cap.
 


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