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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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for a 2005 cbr 1000rr what is the best way to bleed both the front brakes and the clutch?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Buy some speed bleeders makes life ez.here is a link I found http://www.associatedcontent.com/art...ch_system.html
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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The clutch is a bitch. I had to replace the slave cylinder on my 04 and i could not get the clutch to bleed at all. I bleed it for atleast 4 hrs and finally i cranked the bike and stuck it in gear, on the stand of course and after it started getting warm it started coming in with me. Honda should have never went to a hydraulic clutch on any bike they ever make. I notice they have a cable on the 08/09. Hope they keep it that way.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Use a vacuum pump kit. Borrow one from your auto parts store like Advanced Auto Parts (I think its free to borrow, but you have to put down a deposit) or buy one. HarborFreaight.com has one for only $20.


 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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I have a bleeding kit that is very similar to the one Onaron has posted a picture of. thanx guys
 
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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+1 on the speedbleeders and/or a vacuum bleeder. I have both, the bleeder is great for changing lines or rebuilding systems. for just regular bleeding the speedbleeders are fantastic
 
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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I just picked up a great vacuum bleeder from bikebandit.com while I was ordering some other stuff and wow i had that thing unpacked and everything bled withing 5 minutes. it is well worth the 22.95 I spent on it. thanx guys
 
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