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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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I am putting bars on my 06 street glide and am having some problems getting the brakes to bleed. I have read almost all of the threads here on bleeding brakes. I am using Russell Speed Bleeders. I have used speed bleeders on my 98 fatboy and they worked great. But not having much luck on my 06. Questions do I need the cover on the reservior for this to work? Also can I bleed both (duel front brakes) at the same time or must I do one at a time. I know these are simple questions but I gotta start somewhere. Really want to button the job up and ride!!!

By the way, all new cables and lines (Barnett). Checked all the fittings and they are tight.

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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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I don't have experience with the russell brand, but if your bleeder has the T connection, you can bleed both at the same time. take the lid off the m/c and follow the directions of the bleeder.

bleeding these things by hand, the old fashion way, is almost impossible
 
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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buy yourself a good vacum bleeder. I've heard of speed bleeders but never used them.
 
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