Abs bleeding thoughts
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Central Coast of CA
Another satisfied user of the infotechmercenary unit.
Have a 2008 CVO RK and have replaced/bled fluid every 2 years. Added 16" apes in December of 2019 and needed to cycle ABS module, The infotech unit was easy to use and did the job without a hitch.
Have a 2008 CVO RK and have replaced/bled fluid every 2 years. Added 16" apes in December of 2019 and needed to cycle ABS module, The infotech unit was easy to use and did the job without a hitch.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Susanville CA
The Daytona Twin Scanner does not "marry" The It one does
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Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Wichita
I can't really blame him he's got to make a living too
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From: San Diego, CA
IMHO....
The Mercenaries unit is a good buy, if you only want to use it for one bike.... it DOES marry to the bike
If you have several bikes, think you may change bikes, and/or may want to allow friend's to use it too.... I suggest you get the Daytona Twin Tec, Twin Scan 4 Diagnostic tool...
The Mercenaries tool that allows for multiple bikes is $500. The Twin Scan 4 doesn't marry to a bike, and allows for multiple bikes. It can be bought for $450-$550..
The Mercenaries tool is a "one trick pony"... it allows for cycling the ABS during flushing/bleeding.
The Twin Scan tool can handle the ABS duties, and does so much more... It can program key FOBs, disable security, program pins, can enable/disable engine control settings, enable/disable body control settings and can do data logging of your tune...
For the money, the Twin Scan 4 is a much better, more functional tool, if you want multiple bike ABS bleeding capabilities...
The Mercenaries unit is a good buy, if you only want to use it for one bike.... it DOES marry to the bike
If you have several bikes, think you may change bikes, and/or may want to allow friend's to use it too.... I suggest you get the Daytona Twin Tec, Twin Scan 4 Diagnostic tool...
The Mercenaries tool that allows for multiple bikes is $500. The Twin Scan 4 doesn't marry to a bike, and allows for multiple bikes. It can be bought for $450-$550..
The Mercenaries tool is a "one trick pony"... it allows for cycling the ABS during flushing/bleeding.
The Twin Scan tool can handle the ABS duties, and does so much more... It can program key FOBs, disable security, program pins, can enable/disable engine control settings, enable/disable body control settings and can do data logging of your tune...
For the money, the Twin Scan 4 is a much better, more functional tool, if you want multiple bike ABS bleeding capabilities...
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
What hattitude said in all his posts.
I'd change the lines, bleed normally and see how the brakes feel. Many have done this with good results. If firm and normal, then find a dirt road or gravel road... and activate front and rear a few times. This is how I flush then exercise the abs. Doing this on asphalt does not activate the abs solenoids very much.
Id you lived near me we could do it on my property which is where I activate the abs. 150 ft of flat, hard pack, DG. decomposed granite.
I'd change the lines, bleed normally and see how the brakes feel. Many have done this with good results. If firm and normal, then find a dirt road or gravel road... and activate front and rear a few times. This is how I flush then exercise the abs. Doing this on asphalt does not activate the abs solenoids very much.
Id you lived near me we could do it on my property which is where I activate the abs. 150 ft of flat, hard pack, DG. decomposed granite.
Last edited by KumaRide; Nov 5, 2020 at 09:58 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
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Thanks guys. Still torn with decision. Like to do things right...dont like other people touching my bike.
Ill likely try the bleed and skid and bleed again method first and then evaluate where Im at.
really appreciate input.
Ill likely try the bleed and skid and bleed again method first and then evaluate where Im at.
really appreciate input.
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Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
If you were not aware, MoCo admitted that the 08-11 failure rate was related to brake fluid "stability issues" from 08-11. In 2010 MoCo discovered this and then requested that DOW Chemical make a different blend of fluid that was then used in 12+ bikes. In 2018 this information was shared and documented with the NHTSA during its investigation. This is good to know as these abs modules are not as bad as once believed. Not saying they are good either as I'd much rather have the 2014+ Bosch abs.
Do what makes you feel safe riding. If youre not sure about the "skid" method, then by all means buy an abs tool.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 484
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From: DE
I bought the mercenary tool and it works great. I told him I need it for wifes bike to he gave me an extra code for free. I hav a close friend that has 2 bikes and he bought 1 after he saw mine and he got 2 codes too for free. Great tool- especially if you have 2 bikes. Far cheaper than HD on two
simce I am computer challenged I had to call him for help. He answered on a Sunday and stayed on the phone till I got it. What other company does that anymore
simce I am computer challenged I had to call him for help. He answered on a Sunday and stayed on the phone till I got it. What other company does that anymore
Last edited by 62hdbiker; Nov 7, 2020 at 04:43 PM.