mounting the apes....but.....
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mounting the apes....but.....
Hey Guys,
just got the phonecall that the parts i had ordered for my bike have arrived at my local supplier, the plan is to mount everything myself (due to the outrageous prices the dare to ask for mounting stuff) but here's the first question, for mounting the mini ape, i've also ordered the necessary longer brake/clutch/electrical lines/cables, but when i unscrew the bolt (red arrow) so that i can mount the new brake line (green arrow) the fluid reservoir drains...correct....? after mounting and connecting the new brake line and filling the reservoir do i have to bleed the complete front section....?
thanks
chris
just got the phonecall that the parts i had ordered for my bike have arrived at my local supplier, the plan is to mount everything myself (due to the outrageous prices the dare to ask for mounting stuff) but here's the first question, for mounting the mini ape, i've also ordered the necessary longer brake/clutch/electrical lines/cables, but when i unscrew the bolt (red arrow) so that i can mount the new brake line (green arrow) the fluid reservoir drains...correct....? after mounting and connecting the new brake line and filling the reservoir do i have to bleed the complete front section....?
thanks
chris
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From: Marietta, Ohio
yup, that's a banjo fitting, fluid is going to leak from both sides. Just about anytime you pull those fittings you have to replace the copper crush washers on either side too. Sometimes you can reuse them once without leaks, but not always. Auto zone sells them. And yes, you will have to bleed the air out.
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To my understanding, the answer to both of your questions is yes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vLLC4iC78&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vLLC4iC78&feature=plcp
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