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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 62hdbiker
I went to order some speed bleeders and see they come in many thread sizes. What does a HD need?
go here
http://www.speedbleeder.com/Motorcycle%20Sizes.htm
and look for your model, it will say which one you need.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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the speed bleeder website is not very user friendly. and gives one contradictory information. that has been the single most reason that i have held back on purchasing a set over the past couple of years.

the website says to use an sb815l for a street glide year 2008-2010 (seriously? they haven't updated the website since 2010?) where someone had called the company and the rep told them to use a different one. till they get their **** together, i'm not buying.
 
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I used a Mighty Vac and 2 1/2 bottles of HB DOT 4 fluid.
 
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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
Easiest way I know for the average person to do it is to use a turkey baster and suck all the fluid out of the reservoir and refill with new. Then go through a normal bleeding procedure until you see the new fluid coming out.
It is as simple as this when not ABS equipped. A clear plastic line, 1 bottle of fluid, a turkey baster, rags and an empty milk jug. 30-45 minutes, done.

Originally Posted by sanman4ever
I was wondering how far down I would have to scroll until someone said Speed Bleeders?
I don't have Ohlins on my bike either. I don't have a Mitey Vac, or need speed bleeders. I flush my brakes every 2 years and I don't ride 25K miles a year.

Originally Posted by SCJE8
Same here...couldn't see them on my bike. Decided to get them when I redid the braking system a few weeks back.

Sure makes bleeding the brakes a simple task!

Steve
What is simple is holding a lever, turning a bleeder open then closed.

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Originally Posted by checkers
What is simple is holding a lever, turning a bleeder open then closed.
Speed bleeders, simpler than that, open, pump out/fill, close, done.
 
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Originally Posted by Sturgis67
Speed bleeders, simpler than that, open, pump out/fill, close, done.
Jar and tube is cheaper and just as effective.
 
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Jar and tube is cheaper and just as effective.
I look for ways to not spend money, some like it. I like to boast about how I do things for less, some boast for other reasons.
 
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Speed bleeders, simpler than that, open, pump out/fill, close, done.
Yes, that!
 
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