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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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bike 2007flhx non abs I'm doing 16" prime apes with new master cylinder and lines so my question is what's the best way to bleed it? just looking for some different ideas.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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Changing bars and stuff doesn't need a change to a different way for bleeding! Do it the same way you always do. There are also tips for bleeding in the DIY Brakes section.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Changing bars and stuff doesn't need a change to a different way for bleeding! Do it the same way you always do. There are also tips for bleeding in the DIY Brakes section.
seems to me a lot more air to get out!! how about vacume pumps anyone ever use them? I'm just lookin for advise befor I'm in the middle of it.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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seems to me a lot more air to get out!! how about vacume pumps anyone ever use them? I'm just lookin for advise befor I'm in the middle of it.
There won't be much more air and that doesn't change the technique needed to bleed. My advise is to what you've done before! Be patient and read that DIY sticky.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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bike 2007flhx non abs I'm doing 16" prime apes with new master cylinder and lines so my question is what's the best way to bleed it? just looking for some different ideas.
Speed Bleeder Bleeding Brakes Bleeding Motorcycle Brakes Automotive Bleeder Screw Brake Bleeder

This is the answer best thing since sliced bread
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Here's how I do my clutch and brakes.
Get a battery fluid filler at auto parts store for 2 bucks and some dot 4 for 2 bucks. Suck in the brake fluid with the plunger on fluid filler and then loosen the bleeder. Pull off master cylinder cover then watch it fill up while you squeeze the bulb on filler. Fills it from the bottom up in seconds with no bubbles
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Here's the filler that fits perfect over bleeder valve...
http://m.autozone.com/autozone-mobil...-25go?id=95995
Best thing since a pocket on a shirt lol
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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And don't get that dot 4 on any paint...
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Shovelhed
Here's how I do my clutch and brakes.
Get a battery fluid filler at auto parts store for 2 bucks and some dot 4 for 2 bucks. Suck in the brake fluid with the plunger on fluid filler and then loosen the bleeder. Pull off master cylinder cover then watch it fill up while you squeeze the bulb on filler. Fills it from the bottom up in seconds with no bubbles
awsome that's a good idea what do u do about the left and right side hoses this way? wont u trap air in the off side?
 
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