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speed bleeders or vaccuum bleeding?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:11 pm
by Chris
I've got to do some brake work and I've never been one to be
coordinated enough to get better than 33% success rate with manual
bleeding.
Trying to decide if these gadget speed bleeders actually work or not
or just to go with a vaccuum test pump and reservoir setup. Any takes
on this?
speed bleeders or vaccuum bleeding?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:29 pm
by Devon Jarvis
Chris wrote:
> Trying to decide if these gadget speed bleeders actually work or not
> or just to go with a vaccuum test pump and reservoir setup. Any takes
> on this?
>
I've used both. They both work. The Mityvac isn't much more
money, and you can use it for a whole bunch of other stuff
while the speedbleeders are an accessory, rather than a
tool.
Also, I think the Mityvac might be faster for a complete
fluid change. I know it's easier when starting out with a
dry system, because you still need to bleed/prime the master
cylinder to get the speedbleeders working.
Air gets in around the bleeder valve threads with the
mityvac, so after you use it you should bleed the brakes
once the old-fashioned way.
Devon
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speed bleeders or vaccuum bleeding?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:33 pm
by The Misanthropic Biker
Dunno about KLR, but on my old Yamaha XJ speed
bleeders did magic - and vacuum pump didn't do squat.
Just my $0.02.
D.
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speed bleeders or vaccuum bleeding?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:36 pm
by Kurt Simpson
You can't beat a mity-vac. One of my favorite shop tools.
Kurt Simpson
>>> Chris 8/27/2003 9:43:02 AM >>>
I've got to do some brake work and I've never been one to be
coordinated enough to get better than 33% success rate with manual
bleeding.
Trying to decide if these gadget speed bleeders actually work or not
or just to go with a vaccuum test pump and reservoir setup. Any takes
on this?
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speed bleeders or vaccuum bleeding?
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:54 pm
by rm@richardmay.net
On Wed, 27 Aug 2003, Devon Jarvis wrote:
>Air gets in around the bleeder valve threads with the mityvac, so after
>you use it you should bleed the brakes once the old-fashioned way.
Speedbleeders ship with a pre-applied thread sealant to prevent this. I
wonder what this sealant is?
RM
for sale..ultimate klr price lowered
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 12:19 am
by todd shepherd
i am selling my 2002 klr 650 it is in excellent shape with 2300
miles and has the following mods. 49 mm forks with adjustable
compresion damping adjuster on the top of the forks that works great
for dual sport, you can set them soft for the street or firm them up
for off road.the stock speedometer still works. progressive spring on
the rear shock,i built a new mount for the headlight and fairing from
moly tubing so the light turns with the
forks witch is great for trail riding at night, if you have ridden a
stocker at night you know what i mean. there is a waterproof
storage pouch behind the fairing. i made a new gauge mnt. out of
alum. and the steering lock still works. the kickstand has a moly pad
welded on the bottom so it wont fall over in the mud. stainless brake
line on the front. kenda 270 tires with about 800 miles on them. the
kickstand safety switch has been modified. big gun exhaust, k and n
filter. jet kit, aerobis hand guards, anti vibe mirror mounts, ims
pegs, moly radiator guard, tag aluminumn bars filled with silicone
with custom aluminum riser blocks, ims shifter extended 1", chase
harper bar bag,tank bag and tail bag. ortlieb dry saddlebags. the
tank bag and the saddle bags have never been used . i also have some
spare front and rear wheels that go with the bike off of a klr600 ,
. i also have a new
front sprocket 1 tooth smaller than stock that goes with the bike a
spare ims shifter, a new dunlop d606 rear tire ,valve shim kit.
the rear rack has been modified ,i cut off the passenger grab handles
and ground the rack smooth so you can't tell they were ever there and
now they don't hit you in the butt when you ride offroad. the valves
were lashed at 500 miles, the oil has just been changed,
the bike now rides and handles great, the bars and mirrors don't
buzz the forks are awesome, the front brake works now, the engine is
very responsive with more low and midrange power, it runs right with
my brothers 2002 ktm 640 and is way more comfortable, i love this
bike and i hate to sell it.
i will take some pictures tomorrow and can email them if you are
interested. also i will not sell the wheels seperate. you can email
me at wizbangchassis@... i have lowered the price to $4100.00
and that is a steel
thanks .........todd shepherd