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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 11:12 AM
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The manual says to flush the brake system every 2 years. Do any of you use an air pressure easy bleed system like for a car, or do you do the old school pump the lever,open the bleed nipper and close, then repeat? Is there an easy bleed kit that fits the harley master cylinder?
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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Mighty Vac hand bleeder for me
 
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Just checked a few videos on utube and they say it has to be done via the dealer, as it needs to be run through the diagnostics software. This applies to abs linked brake systems, so it says. Is this true, or have any of you done your own?
 
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Just checked a few videos on utube and they say it has to be done via the dealer, as it needs to be run through the diagnostics software. This applies to abs linked brake systems, so it says. Is this true, or have any of you done your own?
I been told you can do it your self.BUT,don't turn ignition on to power up abs unit.maybe someone who knows for sure can chime in.
 
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I been told you can do it your self.BUT,don't turn ignition on to power up abs unit.maybe someone who knows for sure can chime in.

I've never had a problem but like you said "do not turn the Ignition on" until you're done
 
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Check out speed bleeders. This is the secound MC that I have put them on, makes bleeding a breeze. I use a Mighty Vac to clean out the Master before flushing through the new fluid.
 
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Originally Posted by pkwett94
Check out speed bleeders. This is the secound MC that I have put them on, makes bleeding a breeze. I use a Mighty Vac to clean out the Master before flushing through the new fluid.
#1 on the speed bleeders.
 
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Is there a specific order to bleed the ABS brakes in? I had a Goldwing and to get all the fluid changed there was a certain order to bleed the system. Thanks
 
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