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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I just recently replaced my front master cyclinder but am not getting any pressure throughout. Anyone know how to make it work?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Did you bleed the brakes?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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Not yet, was about to try later on today. Should that be the only problem?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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I can't believe what i'm reading. you replaced the master cylinder and didn't think it necessary to bleed the brake system? dude, at this point i don't even want you attempting a bleed for fear you'll *** that up.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Bleed them. Should be simple enough to do but bring a manual with you JIC. Get back to us on the results.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Yeah that will fix your problem. Bleed the system and you should be all set. Def want to check the manual to ensure you bleed them properly.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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ok, just got the brakes working. Thanks, but now i'm getting white smoke from my pipe...any ideas what this could be from? Bike was on its side for like 10 minutes after it went down.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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10minutes?!?! Did you let it take a nap?! lol Maybe oil is getting into the cylinders? Or would that be black smoke? I thought white was burning oil though, but what do I know. /shrug
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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ok, just got the brakes working. Thanks, but now i'm getting white smoke from my pipe...any ideas what this could be from? Bike was on its side for like 10 minutes after it went down.
Have you changed all your fluids? Some may consider it unnecessary, but it couldn't hurt. It could be oil that go on top of your pistons and it just needs to burn off. Check your oil level to make sure it's ok and let her run for a while to see if it goes away.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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If its white smoke....let it burn off. Had the same prob andburnt it off on a short ride.
 
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