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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
Invest in some Speed Bleeders and then all you need is some clear tubing and a jar......

They make brake bleeding increadably easy.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:13 AM
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I will 3rd the speed bleeders. Im versed at how to do the old fashioned ways, admittedly not often tho. I bought the bleeders and it has become a no brainer as well as will now be a yearly practice with all fluids...thats how simple it is.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
Invest in some Speed Bleeders and then all you need is some clear tubing and a jar......
Was thinking about that as well. Since it makes the whole process that much easier to do with one person. Thanks guys, sometimes doing something old school for so long, you get a bit outdated on things. My automotive tools don't always transfer to motorcycle and at my age I'd rather go with easy any day of the week lol
 

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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 04:56 PM
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Get a one man brake bleeder from Amazon - $25 and you’ll be able to handle the job yourself in about 15 minutes. I can flush the brake fluid in the front and back on the bike in less than 15 minutes now by myself. HTH
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 06:26 PM
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Like everyone says Harbor Freight is the way to go, cheap and works , if your not in the business of repairing bikes it will last if you take it easy, kinda cheap built but does the job , why spend the money on professional grade tool if you only use it once every few years .
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
Get a mity-vac from Harbor Freight. $30 unless you got a coupon. (Free flash lite too!)
Those free flashlights surprised me how well they work. I have several of them now and they are my go to flashlight.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 06:38 PM
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Mighty Vac’s are great. Most of the bad reviews on websites are from idiots that can’t read direction, are clueless, and them blame the product.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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The mighty vac moves fluid much faster then many other methods, but the speed bleeders work really well also.

I have both and used the mighty vac when I replaced my brake lines with braided lines to draw the fluid then used the speed bleeders from that point on.

Biggest issue is to watch the reservoir so as not to run it dry with the mighty vac.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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I also picked up the harbor frieght one in the link. A bit of Teflon tape on bleeder and it will suck the reservoir dry if not watching in seconds.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
Invest in some Speed Bleeders and then all you need is some clear tubing and a jar......
Yes...this too. So easy to use it's not even funny...

Don't know why you would mess with a vacuum set up.
 
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