Bleeding brakes on RT

[Little Joe]

I just learned, to the tune of $350, that my '04 R1150RT requires a brake system flush and bleed every one to two years. Is this something that is above the capabilities of a mechanically inclined but inexperienced owner? Apparently the bleeding process is quite intricate (the shop mechanic spent four hours on it).

[Stan Walker]

People on the list do them all the time. Not hard, but a little involved.

 

Stan

[Joe Frickin' Friday]

full instructions, w/pics are here:

 

Part 1: the wheel circuits

Part 2: the control circuits

 

One or two special tools are needed, one of which is a funnel with a special fitting on the end of it. Last I checked, Rightspin had them for available; you might PM him to see if he's still selling them.

[KMG_365]

Hmmmm? Oh, I see. Only four posts . . . you could've saved yourself some serious money!

 

Check in the header under M/C FAQ and look down on the left column for "Wheel Circuits", "Control Circuits" and "Clutch".

 

 

[Edit: Dang, it Joe! ONE minute! ]

[Woodie]

Filling out your profile, with geographic info, might help you find a TechDaze.

 

There you would find friendly people, who have done that procedure, and would be happy to loan you the tools, and "supervise" your use of the tools, while offering lots of "advice", and boat-loads of tall tales.

 

Coming to Connecticut on 4/28!

[Nevets]

If you want to ride to Michigan, a couple of us will be doing them in a few weeks....

 

Mitch, ever do YOURS?

[Godfather]

Does that mean a Tech Day? Please tell me it is so! When Where