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Dktechguy112
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am getting ready to change to the highbars on my 1125cr, i have never bleed brakes or a hydralic clutch before. While searching on google, I came across a device called a speedbleeder.

Its only $7, has anyone used one before?
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
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Samg
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

never used it before,does sound like it will make the job easier....
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Usanigel
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Buell lines are really easy to bleed, all you need a a snug fitting tube to fit over the bleed nipple. Some dot4 and a small bottle to catch the fluid.
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Kevin_stevens
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They work fine; they are a quality product and can be of great assistance when trying to bleed car brakes single-handed.

I see zero value on a motorcycle myself; mostly because I can't imagine the job being easier than it already is.

KeS
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I picked up a MightyVac from Sears, worked like a charm to bleed my clutch back after it leaked. $35, but it works for many thing other than brake/clutch bleeding

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009470580 00P?vName=Tools&cName=Auto&MechanicsTools&sName=Au to%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070 921x00003a
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Rombi
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Worked great, I had a hard time doing it pump and bleed. Speed way was just minutes and turned out great.
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Freight_dog
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I got the speed bleeders for my last bike. They were very nice for most bleeding needs. When I did a caliper rebuild, I got the Mighty Vac because filling the system was a pain. It sucked the fluid from the reservoir to the bleeder in no time. Great tool and has lots of other applications.
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Thefleshrocket
Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 on the Mityvac, although I broke mine (the plastic handle cracked, probably due to excessive use) and replaced it with a comparable device except made out of metal that I got from Harbor Freight.
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Daggar
Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just got a Mityvac. HF has them on sale now, for $30.
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Mac_inger
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 04:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HF ?
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Captain_america
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HF = Harbor Freight!!! haha, I think....
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Duggram
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This weekend at the track folks were talking about speedbleeders. So I did a search on the WERA forum and found out a lot. Sounds good to me. But then doing it the old way is still pretty easy on the Buell.
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Zac4mac
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use a 60cc syringe and some urethane tubing.
Back-feed from the caliper.
Once it reaches the reservoir, top it off, no bubbles.

Get the syringe at a pharmacy or farm supply store.

Z
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Daggar
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

HF = Harbor Freight. Sorry. lol
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Bueller4ever
Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 05:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What size speed bleeder do we need for the clutch? This is the response I got from them.

I do not have notes on your specific model Buell. Other models use either SB8125L, M8 x 1.25 or SB6100, M6 x 1.0. We have both sizes in steel and stainless steel. Are you able to measure your bleeder?
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