Doc Harley’s Brake Tech Tip

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Low Country Harley-Davidson

Жыл бұрын

This week Doc Harley shares a Brake Tech tip from a Trike issue but could apply to your model also

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@laneh1968 Жыл бұрын

I hit like before I start watching your videos because I know I won’t be disappointed.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a first, thank you….Doc

@moonshinexxx420 Жыл бұрын

Thanks doing a tech update on TriGlides, Hope to see more stuff on trikes if possible at times.

@stlchuckhd Жыл бұрын

Another great video Doc! I devour all of your videos pertaining to my three Harleys. Just performed the 190K service on my 07 FLTR and the two year brakes master cylinders (originals) flush. The fluid tester indicated moisture; now clean. 🇺🇸

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Great work keeping the American dream alive….Doc

@wd4477 Жыл бұрын

Doc, you are a National treasure. Thanks for what you do sir.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Wes you are too kind. I appreciate you tuning in….Doc

@scottlin777 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a triglide once in a while

@jimmyjimjim3054 Жыл бұрын

My Superglide C is just turned 13 and is working great so far, but this is good info! Love the channel.

@dtork47 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that information Doc, pretty critical! Thanks and be safe.

@cameronbartley6139 Жыл бұрын

Great info Doc as always.

@tex9280 Жыл бұрын

Love your work Doc 💪 Living The F🤪KING Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

@okiemale1589 Жыл бұрын

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel...

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support….Doc

@james6275 Жыл бұрын

Great tip Doc gotta let a buddy of mine know about that he has a TriGlide! Always interesting Sir.

@BKKFATBOY Жыл бұрын

Another helpful video, thanks!

@georgeparker7108 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc, something I'll keep my eyes on. 2018 Tri-Glide.

@user-yj9pz1tz5w 10 ай бұрын

Great info thank you

@OZ-HOG-RON Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc. I'll check mine out.

@kurtfirestone2761 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for video on trikes

@timrowell94 Жыл бұрын

thanks doc

@patrickzambori473 Жыл бұрын

all it really needs is a shot of silicone spray behind the master cylinder seal. Normal part of maintenance that I do on every bike that rolls on my lift... and it's very common cause of things like flickering brake lights, cruise tripping off, dragging brakes, etc.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the added tech tip. I will look in the Service Manual for this procedure….Doc

@motorcyclestoriesbydarkdave Жыл бұрын

Thank you, hay as your always answering questions. How many miles are you seeing before major work needs on tri glides? I’ve got 29K and climbing fast, she is a 2022.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a tried and true mileage and issue report. Brakes are the item that need attention most of the time…..Doc

@Big88Country Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc!! Quick question about another topic. I have a 2017 CVO Ultra, and concerned about the oil pump and the sumping issue on these bikes. When I pull the crank sensor after a ride, how much oil is too much oil, if any? When should I start looking to replace the oil pump and cam plate, 6 ounces, 12 or more? I hope to get zero or just a few drops. I have replaced the sump plug with a shorty plug from Fueling. Thanks Doc for your time and expertise!! Know that you are much appreciated!!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

If it was my bike, save up, budget and purchase the latest oil pump…..Doc

@schachat01 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc for another great tech tip. Just wondering, surely this applies to pretty much all HD front brake master cylinders not just Tri Glides-maybe I am missing a trick?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

You are correct…..Doc

@rogue13131313 Жыл бұрын

My 1981 Suzuki Brake Master (original) still works great.... But I guess 8 years is old too

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

With original fluid and components? 👏….Doc

@exupakias Жыл бұрын

Happy i have old Electra Glide 2001.

@positivelynegative9149 Жыл бұрын

Eight years is old?! 😳 I'm pretty sure my 2003 Softail, with 65,000 miles, has the original master cylinders. 🤔

@thanosetsitty1896 Жыл бұрын

This problem is only happening to triglides.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Not Tri-glides only…..Doc

@positivelynegative9149 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you for all your videos and sharing that encyclopedia of a tech-brain you have.

@TheKerstingm 9 ай бұрын

I swapped out my original aluminum levers with chrome levers last year. The new ones are that loose from day one? What's your thoughts on that? I have a 07 Electra Glide Standard, brake system pressure fells fine

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 9 ай бұрын

If they are HD replacement I am concerned. Aftermarket levers in my opinion are loose because they are multi fit…..Doc

@bradleydame7040 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if there’s something you put where the brake light was on 2007 night train my turn signals are there brake/tail light too there’s nothing covering all wiring and where they plug into

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

I am not sure what you are asking. I am sure a Service Manual will help you…Doc

@beauxdutaman7450 5 ай бұрын

another question about front brake lever, when taking it off of the frame of master cyclinder dose the piston slide out on its own, and will fluid leak out? i want to clean the lever just like with the clutch lever.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 5 ай бұрын

Everything will stay together. The front brake switch is what you must be careful of when installing the lever…..Doc

@beauxdutaman7450 5 ай бұрын

ahh ok tnx @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

@thangknowa3288 Жыл бұрын

Seems kinda early to be having that kind of issue, I would expect a good bit more life out of it than that. Perhaps a better design would be in order on the replacement master cylinder. Required ABS flushes, and now this...

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thang the key is following your owners manual service intervals checking moisture content and changing brake fluid at least every 2 years is good preventative maintenance. Why blame the design instead of the circumstances?….Doc

@thangknowa3288 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson I am just griping. My rear ABS recently locked up, despite dealer doing the ABS flush on time as recommended on my 2011 Touring bike, they covered it, but I still don't like it. Riding home after dark with just front wheel brakes really sucked! OK, rant over, sorry Doc...

@beauxdutaman7450 5 ай бұрын

just a quick question about heritage brake bleed fittings. what size hose will fit on the bleed fitting that wont pop off when the fitting is loosened?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 5 ай бұрын

That is a great question. I have always used the hoses that came with my Myty Vac. I’m sure I will have to know this when mine wear out🤷‍♂️…..Doc

@beauxdutaman7450 5 ай бұрын

ok i'll call the H D store and see what they recomend tnx

@creigmacc Жыл бұрын

Amazing what Harley Davidson needs you to replace after 8 years.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Needs to replace when the fluid has not been changed every 2 years….Doc

@MrKamilof4 5 ай бұрын

I’ve a question, I have 03 FLSTCI, and the front brake cap shows replaced with DOT 5, so the question is can I convert the front brake to use DOT 4 instead of DOT 5? Thank you in advance.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 5 ай бұрын

No…No…No!….Doc

@MrKamilof4 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

@stevesmorgon 10 ай бұрын

how do you move the brake pedal to the right? its too far left and the side of my foot is the only contact to it, not my whole toe

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 10 ай бұрын

I believe aftermarket companies offer pegs that extend out….Doc

@pb68slab18 Жыл бұрын

Why does Harley continue to use DOT 3 fluid? Most high-quality aftermarket motorcycle brake systems use DOT 5, which does not absorb moisture. One of my bikes has PM brakes & master cylinders with stainless braided teflon lines and I've used DOT 5 for over 25yrs with no trouble. I even used it on the rear brake on my 1968 FLH.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Dot 4 is used because it does not bubble also higher temp resistant. An ABS unit can not have air bubbles. Work your Dot 5 hard enough and you will see air bubbles in the Master cylinder….Doc

@pb68slab18 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson OK, but no ABS on any of my bikes. We used DOT 5 for race bikes in the 80s~90s and I doubt any Harley gets a brake workout of a true roadrace bike. I certainly don't push my RK as hard as I did some 750~1100cc 4cyl sportbikes back in the old days. I found a set of Grimica 4-piston calipers I was thinking about putting my '97 RK and was planning on switching to DOT 5. I still ride my Flathead and Panhead, which still have the original mechanically operated drums! My '68 at least has a juice brake, and yep, that's been running DOT 5 for 30yrs now. The hand-lever and cable operated drum front brake is a joke! Ya just gotta ride at a more leisurely pace and don't follow anyone too close.

@dandailey2352 15 күн бұрын

My arms sticks on my 05 wide glide Dyna how do I fix that

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 15 күн бұрын

Usually a shower help eliminate stickiness….Doc

@richardschaffling9882 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 Tri Glide and when you put the rear brakes on you can’t pull the front brake handle and it only has 900 miles so far

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

That would be that propositional valve working. You still have front brake function but can feel the assistance. All good 👍……Doc

@richardschaffling9882 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson they reflashed the ABS at the dealership and it works like it should

@Paine-yr9wd Жыл бұрын

If they were built properly in the first place you wouldn’t have to replace them unless you logged a ton of miles on the bike!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Mileage has only a small part of it, Your responsibility of Maintenance is….Doc

@wantharley 10 ай бұрын

What about repaire kit for Master cylinder?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 10 ай бұрын

Yes their are Master Cylinder repair kits but internal bore has to be in great shape. …Doc

@wantharley 10 ай бұрын

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson after fluid change, front break very weak, and soft. I try to remove air bubbles, but no result... please advice. Also, new repair kit in place. Before was ok, now I can push by two fingers till grips...

@GS-zv3qn Жыл бұрын

Linked brakes are good till they get old

@johncasor9698 Жыл бұрын

that is for any Master Cylinder i would think you should of known that Doc...

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks John…..Doc

@talkingrock7011 Жыл бұрын

Keep the brake fluid charged every 2 years , it could have saved this owner some cash

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Agree…..Doc

@Old940 Жыл бұрын

Fluid was not the problem, poorly made parts.

@garyzanghi9272 Жыл бұрын

My 2006 Ultra had the same problem with the front lever, not holding the brake light switch in and little return on the master cylinder So New lever's, switch, master cylinder rebuild all is good Thanks

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience….Doc

@robedmunds7163 Жыл бұрын

Rebuild that sucker, don't throw away serviceable parts, i know you have to be careful with brakes, but if the mileage is not too high I would at least inspect it - not made of money you know🙂