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Aug 14, 2019 | 12:17 PM

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jake2351

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oops! i didnt look at the date. im such a bozo sometimes.

Aug 14, 2019 | 12:41 PM

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TriGeezer

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Originally Posted by J_MOSH

Jake..... I'm gonna a guess the op's problem was solved 2 years ago.

Aug 14, 2019 | 08:58 PM

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Zonktified

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Originally Posted by jake2351

oops! i didnt look at the date. im such a bozo sometimes.

No worries man...it is funny about the date but nice of you to post such a thorough response in order to help a brother out! 👍

May 29, 2020 | 01:06 AM

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moosebop

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From: Utah

Thanks Jake

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Originally Posted by Zonktified

No worries man...it is funny about the date but nice of you to post such a thorough response in order to help a brother out! 👍

I am having the exact same issue. I just purchased an 06 Dyna Street Bob with 231 miles on it. The bike has basically been sitting it’s whole life and she’s a little rusty. Front brake lever won’t compress at all, unless you loosen the banjo bolt. Tried bleeding, but nothing would come out and lever would not compress. I’m going to follow Your advice and see where it takes me. No abs so shouldn’t be too difficult. I’ll keep you updated.

May 29, 2020 | 06:46 AM

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BelchFire

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From: Below the Gnat Line

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Originally Posted by moosebop

Brake fluid is hygrosopic, so if your bike has been sitting, it has collected moisture and likely corroded the lines, resulting in a completely plugged/clogged line. From your description of having tried bleeding with no results, you're going to be up for replacing the line at a minimum and likely a rebuild or replacement on the caliper as well.

May 29, 2020 | 11:06 AM

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moosebop

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Originally Posted by SoGA

thank you for the heads up. I did not consider that. I appreciate all the guidance I can get.

May 29, 2020 | 01:04 PM

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BelchFire

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Glad to chime in. I hope I'm right and I hope you get it going again soon. Brakes are important. If this is not something you've done before you might want to consider taking it to a shop (HD, or indy isn't as important), just to make sure your brakes are correct. If it's corrosion, the master cylinder may need attention too. Don't cheap out on brakes.

Jul 5, 2020 | 03:32 PM

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gvoxx

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From: Casa Grande, AZ

Just a heads up for those of you that have ABS, you can now bleed and cycle your ABS system yourself. The tool is $179 at infotechmercenary.com. He sends you a 7" Acer tablet with a module you plug into your bikes data port. The tablet connect via blue tooth and will activate your ABS just like the Harley dealers digital technician. This tool pays for itself in one use.