Percy Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 Well guys, after spending all weekend pissing around trying to bleed my brakes, I finally took all the advice that has ever been written in this forum and set about it again this morning. Used a "One man bleeding kit" ($5 from local store) It's a little bottle with a magnet to hold it high on the bike, and 2 pipes, each with an adapter to fit on the bleeding nipples. Basically, just attach the system, open the nipples and then sit on the bike with a cold beer and pump away on the lever. Lo and behold, after 10 mins, all the air is gone and the front brakes work again. Now with braided hoses and no T piece. What a result. Thanks to all who helped with me with this. Saved me going to the strealer. Shot guys. Cheers, Percy-Zn Quote
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I figured they just needed bled, congrats Percy. Now get some pics or videos of some stoppies for us, LOL. Quote
MILO Posted March 22, 2005 Report Posted March 22, 2005 (edited) congrats the best advice ever: only head to the stealership after exhausting all other options. Edited March 22, 2005 by MILO Quote
Percy Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Posted March 22, 2005 Yeah, our local stealer is actually not too bad. But the prices we pay for parts in Sout Africa will shock you guys, In the US, you have such wide choice and such good pricing. We pay ove the top for parts, so when I can fix something myself, I always prefer it. Also gr8 to understand each and every part on the bike. Anyways, thanks again Cheers, Percy-Zn Quote
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