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Old 04-18-2012, 12:08 AM
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If I recall..the wreck was NOT caused by "faulty levers" but by user error. Incorrect installation will generally result in issues down the road!

Anyways..as Lizardking said: Always test & double check a component that you've tinkered with before going out on the road. Brakes are absolutely crucial.

Standard bleeding procedure is as follows:
1) Get brake fluid reservoir level
2) Open it up, suck up most of the old fluid out with a syringe or something similar (leave some fluid in there as to not introduce more air bubbles in the system)
3) Top the reservoir up
4) Pump the brakes a few times, make sure you have a hose hooked up the to the caliper nipple (only do one caliper at a time if doing the front)
5) Open nipple, squeeze brake
6) Close nipple, release brake
7) Repeat steps 5&6 until you see no more bubbles coming out for at least 3 squeezes
8) Make sure brake fluid stays topped off throughout the procedure
9) If doing front brakes, make sure the other side is done too!

Careful to not get any Dot 4 brake fluid on fairings...
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 05:49 AM
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KThanks guys. It wasnt attitude really just really confused as to why it mattered but ya i get the concern now ive been working on this b!?ch for over a month and never even thought to worry bout this and now i got a crack in the fairing ive been fighting state ofnh for 11 months to get my license back was supposed to get mon but now have another hearing at 11 todayand man I JUST WANNA RIDE $#!7 IT SEEMS LIKE IM ASKING FOR THE MOON anyway thanks guys CBRF has been crucial in figuring out this b
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:36 PM
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so i got fresh fluid today and the throttle side caliper had blown seales on one o the pistons gettin the shop to rebuild it so if it mames me i get there insurance to cover it the replacement seals wont be in till next week though what a pain on the other hand the state of New Hampshire decided to return my driving privelidges today so yay for that
 
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