Vulcan 1600 Classic - Bleeding Brakes

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6 жыл бұрын

This is my first attempt at bleeding breaks on my motorcycle. It's also the first time the fluid has been changed since I got Angel 10 years and 50,000 miles ago. I decided I needed to do this before I leave for the VRA West Cost Rally in Mesquite, Nevada.

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@Mcduck1230 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this video. I just got my first bike a 2003 1600 classic and you make working on this model super easy. Thanks !!

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad my videos are helpfull

@rahulrane1658 2 жыл бұрын

You create very informative and detailed videos. Thanks

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, and thanks for watching.

@derbyflory8590 2 жыл бұрын

Just resurrected my '05 Classic and will be doing this job. Thanks for the information!

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

Just take your time with the opening and closing and the pumping and releasing so you don't suck air into the system.

@randyburgos 3 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to thank you for this video. I had no idea how to bleed the brakes on my 2001 Kawasaki 1500E-4 Classic and it was easy. I had them done at the dealer 5 years ago. The junk that came out was a surprise. It gave me the guts to flush out my clutch fluid. A little more to do as there are things that have to be removed. BUT not bad. Again Thank You again. Randy

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and enjoying the video. It makes me feel good to get comments on how my video helped someone. Thanks!

@nomaddawhat7643 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. If you get a vacuum pump like a mityvac, you can open the bleeder valve to pull the fluid out, then close it when you run out of vacuum, pump the handle to create vacuum again and so on. It makes a one-man job a lot easier. Works great for changing clutch fluid by yourself, too.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@beshaffer1 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the videos, you have helped me greatly

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you find them helpful

@paulruth83 4 жыл бұрын

You do good on your DIY videos THANKS. I Subscribed.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching

@patrickdavis7815 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video...thanks

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching

@iangriff50 3 жыл бұрын

Use a syringe to remove old fluid, no spills. Press brake then open bleeder, close bleeder then release brake. Could recharge master bottle using a syringe. Good video keep them coming. All the best from Oxfordshire 🇬🇧.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

A syringe works well, but I don't have one. I always enjoy hearing from people across the pond. Thanks for watching.

@imaplaya 3 жыл бұрын

Good informative video. The only other things I would suggest is to level the bike and add more protective covers in case of spillage. Nice work.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree.

@didierpayet2664 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vidéo

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jarihuotari448 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, how tight is your break handle when you press it after this job

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Well... at first, it's soft. But after a couple pumps, the calipers push the break pads onto the rotors and then it acts like a standard break.

@mikedeuk9351 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Can you use synthetic oil?

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@markchimmy Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark this is Mark thanks for sharing another great video hope you had a good Thanksgiving I had a question for you would you have any idea what could be causing a clunk during shifting up-and-down I got a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 classic, oh and by the way I love your bike it's absolutely gorgeous thanks Mark let me know.

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my videos and appreciate my bike. I have been having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you have too. I have had 2 dinners already and I'll be smoking 2 turkeys for another dinner tomorrow. As for the clunky sounds while shifting; it is normal for a Vulcan. They have a heavy, clunky transmission. But if you think it's excessive, it could be anything from degraded fluid, to a weakening hose, to a worn clutch pack.

@markchimmy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying back! I'm glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, wish I could say that lol. as far as my Vulcan I just got it a week ago and the previous owner had the oil changed 3k miles ago with 10w 40 motorcycle oil it's kind of hard for me to tell looking at the oil glass weather it's full or very low if you know what I mean? I plan on having it changed anyways as soon as I get a chance though. Do you know of any good websites where I could buy cheap accessories like a front fog light assembly,rear fender rack,front fender chrome rack like not sure of its exact name, been looking at different websites and so far besides dealer outrageous prices for what I'd like I can't really find anything. Let me know and also as far as my oil level window goes.Thanks!

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

I haven't purchased any of the accessories you mentioned in 10 years or more. Back then, I used EBay for most of my purchases. The problem with cheap accessories, you don't know if they will be worth the money you paid for them. As for the oil level sight glass, not much can be done if the glass has been heavily stained with dirty oil. I mean, it can be cleaned or even replaced, but I think it requires ripping the whole motor apart and splitting the crankcase.

@markchimmy Жыл бұрын

I've decided to add a little oil to see if I notice anything change and to my surprise I started noticing oil level rising behind the glass 😅 am I glad it did! turned out it was low and apparently the previous owner must have neglected it!and me not saying anything during purchase! according to the receipts from the dealer where the motorcycle was for oil change over 2 years ago and 3k miles had been accumulated since,I plan on doing an oil and filter change soon, I'm glad I didn't continue riding without noticing how low the bike was on oil even though the oil light didn't come on yet!thanks for your help 👍.

@ChefHikerBiker Жыл бұрын

Maybe just change the oil anyway, that way you know it is done right and with the propper amount of oil.

@MrJHolwerda 2 жыл бұрын

What size tubing are you using for the bleed?

@ChefHikerBiker 2 жыл бұрын

The hose is a 3/16 size

@Hawk20131 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. What size hose are you using?

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it is a 3/8th inch hose. For the life of me, I can't recall if that's right or not. It might be a 1/4 inch though too. But I'm 80% sure it was 3/8th.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

3/16 inch

@Hawk20131 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-sb6iw1pk7k 4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t 3/16 it’s 1/4 inch I checked

@Hawk20131 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you both. I got a 3/16 and it did the job nicely :)

@user-ku1zc9pp9k 4 жыл бұрын

Привет! А разве шприцом 💉не удобней откачивать старую жидкость?

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a mechanic or anything like that. But I guess I would use a syringe, if I had an air bubble trapped in the system. The syringe will create a small vacuum and pull the air bubble out.

@juliofeliciano9717 4 жыл бұрын

Did you use dot 3 or dot 4?

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

4 Dot. It's what the manual said to use. So, that's what I used.

@truthfilterforyoutube8218 3 жыл бұрын

Actually you should be pressing down on the brake pedal before you open the bleeder. More importantly , it was only dumb luck you didn't have "jets", of BF squirting up from the reservoirs and getting it on your painted surfaces. ALWAYS cover up tanks and around the reservoir with a large towel.

@ChefHikerBiker 3 жыл бұрын

Well, as I said in the video; it was my first time bleeding brakes.

@ogichidaawag3244 4 жыл бұрын

All brake fluid has color.. I use a turkey baster.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

The brake fluid I use is basically clear, but turns brown over time and use. I've seen people using turkey basters. I've also seen people using plunger syringes and even bulb syringes; you know, the baby nose sucker things.

@ogichidaawag3244 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChefHikerBiker I tried your paper towel method and actually liked it better.. and will do that from now on.

@ChefHikerBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.