How to Bleed & Flush Harley-Davidson Brake System Fluid-ABS & Non-ABS Systems

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We tell you about the Harley-Davidson brake fluid recall and their recommendation to replace/flush your brake fluid every two years regardless of mileage. Understand, that bleeding your Harley brakes and flushing the system is basically the same process. When just bleeding your brakes to get rid of air, you just add fluid to the master cylinder until you get the air out. You are mixing the new fluid with the old. When you are actually flushing and replacing your brake fluid, you suck the master cylinder dry and then put new fluid in and bleed the brake system until all the old fluid is evacuated, thus having all new fluid in the brake system.
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@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

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@ckelley63 2 года назад

Is it the same for an ABS equipped bike ?I have an 18 FLFB

@iLVCA 2 года назад

hi I just bleed out my front brake with the classic method pumping the brake and open the valve below, than close the valve and release the brake. one problem. after I replace the oil the front brake it's loose, it doesn't brake anymore. why might be the cause??? help asap

@flatout5815 Год назад

@@iLVCA was going to ask a question myself but like many channels they don't reply back to those in need. I have no front breaks now and no help. I will never buy another Harley got 2 and can't ride either. Harley mechanics are highly needed cause they always say it will take a month, even for just a simple break job oil change and tires. Ridiculous.

@GeraldKeefer-bz2wc Год назад

@@flatout5815I 8:27 8:34 8:35

@stephenthompson6982 Год назад

One minute in to this video I knew I'd come to the right place. This channel is an excellent example of what makes RU-vid great.

@RyanUrlacher Год назад

Thank you so much for you kind words! Ride safe & Ride Often! Check out this RU-vid Channel as we have a ton of free videos for you! Check out our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos BECOME AN ECXLUSIVE MEMBER-GET BENEFITS: www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon Leave a flat donation: www.lawabidingbiker.com/donate Shop in the Official Law Abiding Biker Store: shop.lawabidingbiker.com Subscribe to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast: www.lawabidingbiker.com/app Join our free email club: www.lawabidingbiker.com/emailclub

@jamesco0329 6 месяцев назад

All this positivity is making me feel warm and fuzzy. That could also be the Jameson. Great videos either way. Keep it up.

@jameslcarey1 3 года назад

Thank you for all your videos. They are of great value to all of us that maintain our own bikes because WE care more about our bikes that the person that just works on them but doesn't ride them. I've had Harleys since I was 19 years old and I'm 72 now. I've always worked on my own bikes. I watched your video on bleeding brakes and, as usual, your covered everything necessary to do a great job...but there's one more thing you might try... and pass along if you find, as I did, that the brakes, both front and rear, can be made just a bit better. When you have completed your procedure and are ready to call it a night, wrap your brake handle around the grip, about four turns with a bungie cord and leave it overnight. Wrap the foot brake around the crash bar, again about four turns. When you get up the next morning and release the bungie, you will discover that you have almost twice the brake as you had the night before. Reason: After bleeding or flushing your brakes, there are "nanobubbles" in the line. Pressureizing the line overnight will cause the nanobubbles to rise through the line and escape at the resevoir. Sounds a bit odd but racers have known this technique for years. Be well and be safe out there. Love your content.

@jameslcarey1 2 месяца назад

Excellent video. Detailed and accurate. One Tech Tip I would like to add. I can’t take credit for this. Learnedd this from Delboys Garage. After nyou bleed your brakes there are still “nano bubbles” in the system. Simply wrap a bungie cord around the brake handle for the front and wrap a bungie around the rear brake pedal to the crash bar and let sit overnight. Next morning remove the bungies and you will have a significant improvement in handle and pedal due to the “nano bubbles” raising up through the system and releasing into the master cylinder. It’s a technique that racers use and believe me, you will be happy with the results. Be safe and ride carefully.

@shermanjenne3154 4 года назад

Just bought my FIRST HD. 2009 flhtcu and loving it !! Just reinforcing what YOU already know. You are putting out the most complete DIY projects out. Thank you !!!!

@andreaannibale1465 2 года назад

Thanks. You are teaching me how to be independent and rely on my capabilities to mantain the bike 👍🏼

@RyanUrlacher 2 года назад

Very cool. Thanks for watching.

@hdbikerdave5835 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this procedure. Very helpful. I’m very confident in doing this myself from watching your video. Thanks again. David

@mboyer68 5 лет назад

Regarding changing/flushing brake fluid every two years - You change brake fluid because the fluid in the caliper near the brake pads gets hot and breaks down. The brake fluid that breaks down due to caliper heat will sludge up and this sludge and will seize the caliper piston. That's why calipers seize. Heat from the brakes, not time or water. Thank you for the video!

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching. Actually, everything stated is correct. We have the actual Harley Service Info and bulletin in hand. Ride safe.

@Sam123QU29 Год назад

This guy has taught me alot over the years

@carlrenshaw3649 2 года назад

Very informative, greetings from Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🤘

@anthonyWiHDM8 4 года назад

Your the man! Saving me tons of money and teaching me at the same time! Thank you sir!

@RyanUrlacher 4 года назад

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@garyvieregger4710 5 месяцев назад

Great information. I was worried due to the ABS system... no sweat. Much thanks

@Dead_Thrasha 5 лет назад

GREAT VIDEO! will be turning in quite often, thanks for showing us all how to properly execute a brake bleed and/or change

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

You are welcome Richard. Glad to help! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Super glad the videos are helpful. We love hearing that!! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@williampadgett4770 2 года назад

@@RyanUrlacher very good. Thanks for the all the hard work You are very good with all of your products. Thanks Bill P

@scottthornton9237 5 лет назад

Great and informative video. One thing I didn't hear mentioned is: Inspect the caps of the both brake and clutch resivours for any signs of corrosion or blistering paint. This is a tell tail sign that the seal is bad. The seal replaced with a new cap from HD. Any signs of leaking from the caps is not good!

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Thanks! We appreciate the added info. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@stevetreadwell8743 4 года назад

thanks for the helpfull channel i have been watching your channel for few years now i feel like i know you in a way....God bless and thank you again

@RyanUrlacher 4 года назад

I appreciate that!

@royklemm4229 3 года назад

My Harley rear brake locks up after short ride. There must be tests to isolate brake cylinder, line or caliper. Lots of opinions, no answers. Even J&P Cycles is guessing. You could really make my day!!

@calimilk1113 Год назад

Great tool , purchased one and it saved my ass!!!!

@Savage1776_ 4 года назад

Just drove 20 miles to the local store to get brake fluid in 20 miles back home. Didn't know I needed to buy a pump in a vacuum. Wish I could watch the whole damn video first

@RobertB56 2 года назад

I notice a few comments here regarding the ABS system,you don't need to go to the dealer to flush ABS provided you don't introduce any air into the system if you do then off to the dealer you go,the only thing I do is go for a ride and utilise the ABS system after the first flush and then do a repeat flush,this is done to move the old fluid out of the ABS unit,information came from my local dealer.

@pauldurdan1549 2 года назад

He introduced air into the system when he sucked the fluid out of the master cylinder!

@Vic-ng8if Год назад

No he didn't. He filled it before he flushed. So long as the little hole at the bottom has fluid in, it is fine.

@twinstickwizard3941 5 лет назад

Thanks for the vid. Bought the tools and sure enough my fluid was off the scale for water. Did the flush and good to go. Not easy by yourself but take time and be careful.

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Great!! Glad the video was helpful. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@Tonycoscione 5 лет назад

Purchased items via the links! Thanks so much for producing these videos!

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

you betch. thx for your support!

@michiganborn8303 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video. This is going to come in handy on my 2014 Street Glide. I might even replace that front diaphragm while I'm at it since the guys at HD says that master cylinder is leaking.

@tylerfj24 5 лет назад

be very careful and dont allow air into the system or you will have to have the abs brakes fixed at the dealership.. not costly but if air gets into the abs system the only what to get it out is by the dealer

@michiganborn8303 5 лет назад

@@tylerfj24 Thanks but I don't believe my standard 2014 has ABS.

@docholiday1034 5 лет назад

Very good info..... any way to cycle the anti lock solenoids for us home guys.....

@kennethreynolds8 5 лет назад

Thanks Ryan, good vid as usual. 👍👍👍

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Thanks Kenneth! Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@mikegodwin9768 Год назад

What about the ABS pump module? Isn't there fluid trapped in there (as well as moisture build up)? Does this method you are using somehow allow for that fluid to be released and replaced with fresh fluid?

@captnsneaky 7 месяцев назад

The abs module needs to be actuated via a scan tool or using the abs actively om your motorcycle to cycle any air or moisture out of there. I was dissapointed @Ryan didnt address this as well :/ the rest is good info.

@CortezwithaZ 5 лет назад

Best "how to" video ever. I like how detailed you are. After watching this video I'm more confident that I can change my own brake fluid instead of taking it to a shop. Thank you for the savings.

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Awesome! Love to hear things like this Robert!! That's our mission. Helping as many bikers as we can worldwide. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@larrylawrence4011 5 лет назад

Great video man, keep em coming!

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Thank you Larry. Will do Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@gregg4921 2 года назад

Great video. Well explained and good visuals. My question, is especially on a system that has been neglected... Wouldn't it be a good idea to also tear-down the calipers as well?... My experience has been that crud and rust can lodge there. (Because the bleeder screw is at the top of the caliper, the sediments will collect at the bottom where they can't be flushed out.) When this happens it can wear the piston seal leading to brake failure. Also, if moisture has collected there the caliper cylinder can become pitted, also resulting in brake failure... I know it's a lot more work but, if you're cleaning the master and the lines, you might as well do it all.

@milkshakemuncher Год назад

When you say tear down the callipers, how do you mean? My bike (09 Rocker C) hasn't been ridden in about 1.5 years, went to move it yesterday, front brake lever is rock hard and wheel is almost locked up. With me sitting on bike trying to walk it backwards and a guy leaning from the front of the bike into the front wheel forcibly rotating it backward, we could only move it a few feet. So I don't know what has caused it, but I'm going to flush the fluid (hoping that may fix it), most likely replace pads at the same time. Should I be doing anything to the callipers other than pushing pistons back in to take new pads?

@b2db.fisher 4 года назад

A tip for the front brakes: After finishing up, take a rag, string, or rubber band and loop it around the front brake lever and handle bar and gently apply the brakes (not too much) and secure overnight to allow any micro bubbles to rise up into the reservoir.

@ellarose859 2 года назад

that’s also a helpful technique when bleeding the brakes by yourself….

@eschrader Год назад

Do you Crack the bleeder again after with that lever pressure?

@CarlPayne-cs2oj 5 месяцев назад

@@eschrader no that's to let any leftover bubbles in your master

@Cannibal_Corpse666 2 месяца назад

That does absolutely nothing. The system is sealed you're not going to get any more bubbles out of it by strapping the brake lever down😂

@BrewCityRider 5 лет назад

Nice...both my bikes are overdue for a flush. I already picked up the Mity-Vac hand pump kit at Harbor Freight. Will have to wait until the spring now.

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Roger that

@digitalidiot23 5 лет назад

I know you know but you forgot to mention that after you pump the lever and foot pedal to get a solid feel back you should recheck the fluid level before tightening the cap up and calling it done

@Bernievids 4 года назад

digitalidiot23 you better answer him Ryan, or Oscar gonna ‘top you’re balls off’.

@duanepeiffer5071 4 года назад

No, he didn't forget. He said it for the front and back.

@Sny734 3 года назад

Back before Mighty Vac some of the garages had pressure bleeders. There was a pressure pot with brake fluid in it. A hose going to a special cap on the reservoir. You put pressure in the pot (not a lot) that pushed fluid in from the pot. The low pressure only added fluid that was bled out so it didn't over fill. The you could bleed all the brakes by your self. Mostly I'd get a friend or mom or my sister to push the brake pedal down. I give the command Okay now then they would let me know when the pedal was held on the floor so I could open the bleeder. Then after closing the bleeder say Okay pump it up again. You don't want to wait too long between pumps and bleeding as the air bubbles will slowly rise anywhere the lines go up hill and the air will still be trapped there. When I was by my self I'd find something to hold the pedal down like a stick maybe snow broom between the steering wheel and the pedal or the seat. Now you kids got it easy. Back in the 70s I bought a hose with a check valve to push on the bleeder so the air didn't go back in when the pedal was let up. It kind of worked but I always pumped too hard and fast and blew the hose off.

@JVee-xy3tl 4 года назад

Great video... just finished replacing the brake pads on my Road King.. I was surprised to find that there was still a lot of life left on the pads. Been riding awhile and didn’t realize I needed to flush out the old fluid every two years. Last time I replaced the pads and bled the brakes was a few years ago which explains why they felt so spongey... Kinda kicking myself in the ass now realizing that all I really needed to do was flush the old fluid... oh well, at least I know I won’t be needing new brake pads on the front for awhile! 😛 So I went ahead and used the manual style mighty vac and followed the instructions in your handy video. Brakes work great... no more sponginess. Wondering if I still need to build up the pressure in the lines using the lever and crack the bleeder the old school way afterwards for good measure? 👍

@terrysmith8714 4 года назад

Thank you. Great video.

@tjslattery8386 Год назад

Here is some info to those who are new to working on their bike. If your fluid turns black, make sure your pads are not dragging on the rotor. That will also heat up the brake fluid. I had it happen when I didn't know better. It locked my front tire up

@jimeckenrode1271 4 года назад

Ryan, this is an excellent video you did everything 100% right and a I hope this helps other bikers. I was with a group in Virginia mountains and my buddy lost his rear brake going up the mountain and it was because of never checking brake fluid.

@filmfreaken 4 года назад

I think it was a mistake that you took the cap and rubber diaphragm off, and put it aside with bottom facing up, its gonna put fluid in the cap and its gonna leak out the air vent holes in the cap, forever. Might cause the paint to swell up and be damaged.

@KodiakCO 2 года назад

Because of this video, I picked up an off brand air compressor vacuum system and flushed my front and rear brakes on my new to me 05 Electra Glide Classic. The old fluid was a dark cloudy brown, The front brake level was less than half in the master cylinder. I bought small bottles and threw away what was left over. Thank you very much!

@johnvalle9575 5 лет назад

great Video, question... doing a set of 18" Apes on a 2019 Road King with ABS, will replace all lines so there will be air...how would you go about this? thanks John

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

It's the came process. Obviously there will be more air in the beginning. Ride safe & Ride Often! Here is a link to a bunch of our useful Free vids: www.lawabidingbiker.com/freevideos Here is a link to some of our useful for purchase videos: www.lawabidingbiker.com/buyvideos Want Answers & Information Fast? And help support us at the same time? Do you like the content we provide? Our patrons get answers to their questions/comments/feedback in less than 24 hrs and are part of our Private Facebook Group. If you are interested in being in this exclusive group you can get all the details at ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/patreon If you haven't subscribed to the Law Abiding Biker Podcast make sure to do so. Listen in as we talk weekly about issues/items like this & so much more. You can listen on iTunes (Apple/IOS), Stitcher Radio (Android), or any other Podcast App ==> www.lawabidingbiker.com/podcast Join our free email club at /www.LawAbidingBiker.com/EmailClub. Only relevant content will be sent from time to time. Email club members are the first to find out about free or for sale content are given special coupon codes.

@russellabernathy3241 2 года назад

Thanks your videos help very much

@Msrverpilot 5 лет назад

just wondering, should you have checked level of fluid after pumping brakes up?

@donklaing 3 года назад

What was that washer for sitting on the drivers foot rest?

@mattlaurila6667 3 года назад

Probably from when he took the mirror off.

@stevestout7730 2 года назад

Great video and information!! I don't know if some bikes are made in different places but with my bike, a 3/8 wrench fits way better than the 10mm. Just putting my experience out there.

@dylandream2248 Год назад

Don't u have to cycle the abs module? Can that be done by simply going for a short ride and applying brakes hard enough to activate abs module?

@iSpike 5 лет назад

🔥 🏆 🦅 AWESOME info & video Mate, thanks for sharing ✌🏼 Cheers #iSpike (OutBack country) Wild Western Australia 🌏 👍🏼 🔥

@hdbikerdave5835 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this procedure. Very helpful. I’m very confident in doing this myself from watching your video. Thanks again. David

@joepetera9132 4 года назад

Doesn't Harley-Davidson still use DOT 5 brake fluid? How do you justify putting DOT 3/4?

@golfnutbigd2001 Год назад

Mine has ABS. I read that the motor company maintains that to flush the brakes entirely you have to use Digital Technician to cycle the valve while flushing the system to completely flush. Is this the case?

@splenda89 2 года назад

I couldn’t get any fluid sucked out until I pumped the brakes. Hopefully that wasn’t a complete mistake? Nothing was coming out after cracking open the valve…not sure why. I had fluid in the reservoir. Tried opening up the valve more and still nothing for a few minutes until trying to pump the brake lever. The brake fluid in this new to me bike was extremely old, not sure it’s ever been changed in 12k miles…

@kennethestes2359 5 лет назад

Thank you for the help and savin $$$

@texasmotorcyclerideradventures Год назад

I always cycle my ABS module after a flush then flush again. Merely flushing the brakes does not move fluid through the ABS module. I just did a video on it while I was chasing down an ABS light issue.

@aaroncollins8948 2 года назад

I have a 2021 Softail standard with 6k on it. Bought it in 2022. The hand brake got really stiff & it's like I loss stopping power. Thinking about bleeding it. What's your opinion? Thx

@imgzrona09uc72 3 года назад

This is one of those issues that divides people in a passionate way. Prior to ABS brake flushing was a task that any DIYer could do on their bike. But ABS introduced a solenoid/valve, subject to corrosion and consequent failure. The motor company maintains that to flush the brakes entirely you have to use Digital Technician to cycle the valve while flushing the system to completely flush. My dealer charges an hour, other posters have mentioned a half hour. The motor company is backed up by their knowledgeable engineers, and their highly conservative product liability legal advisers and probably a senior management highly attuned to profit maximization. Then we have a plethora of social media commentators, including Ryan, that assure us that you too can DIY this procedure. And he may be right. I honestly do not know. But having had an accident where I lowsided my FLHRC, and ABS might have prevented said accident, I want to make sure that the ABS always works on my replacement FLHTCU. You pays (or not) your money, but you ALWAYS takes your chances!

@tommybrannon 5 лет назад

Just saved a ton of money by NOT going to a HD dealership to do what I learned by watching a video.... Easily a $300+ saving by doing it yourself.

@chasepacker8638 Год назад

What a great video! Is the vacuum pump recommended for ABS, or will the manual pump do?

@tedburkholder8156 3 месяца назад

Wait...so you're saying i can do this "Flush" and as long as I do it EXACTLY this way, there won't be a need to hook up to a computer to do a full "Bleed" afterwards on my ABS Electra Glide? I already have a Mighty-Vac hand pump vac.

@212Tan 3 месяца назад

Yes

@slelliott14 2 года назад

I would leave vacuum going until bleeder screw is tightened. Been doing this for years and an air bubble is all it takes

@SirMickPb 2 года назад

Great video - Mighty vac is a great tool. I had one already and used it on the bike recently. I noticed an definitifve improvement in the feel of both brakes. MC was only 18 months old but brakes felt way better. I'd add that doing that darned hydralic clutch got it to perform better as well. I'd like to see a video for it as well. I could not get the clutch cover off without pulling the exhaust and would like to know if there is a "trick".

@jeffstahl7565 3 года назад

When you sucked all the fluid out of the top brake reservoir, did this process introduce air to the brake system.?

@mattiepooie 5 лет назад

The Stealership told me today that if I flush my own brake fluids that I still need to bring the bike in and pay 1/2 hour labor for the "flash" update. 2014 Ultra Limited, Southern California. What's you say?

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Heck no? NO reason to flash for a brake fluid flush.

@allizdog100 3 года назад

Hey Ryan, i need advice please, i have a 2010 Ultra and my rear brakes are not getting any fluid out of the line, have checked master cylinder and keep it full whilst pumping, pedal goes hard and have fluid to ABS block but nothing coming out of the block and through to the rear banjo, calipers now off. Any suggestions please?

@louisgudde7410 Год назад

Are related to the Urlachers in Snohomish Washington

@davidreeves6892 Год назад

Great videos! But, where is that star washer supposed to be that was laying on the footboard by the rear master cylinder ???? lol

@hitechrr Год назад

I just checked my 23-month-old 2023 tri-glide and found the fluid had water over 3%. I guess the factory must be using old fluid in new bikes.

@alvingallegos6367 3 года назад

With respect to leaving a used bottle on the shelf, did you ever check the moisture content? Seems that if the moisture is at least ok the remaining amount should be ok to use.

@lightbulb171171 3 года назад

Hi Ryan. Can this be done by one person just bleeding a small amount at a time. Shutting off and topping up? Keep making these videos 👍👍👍

@RyanUrlacher 3 года назад

Yup, it can. Thanks

@rushtk2112 Месяц назад

Did u say there are 2 reservoirs for the front?

@PaulOnTheRun 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I've done it the past before but this was a good refresher. Funny thing is in the last 6 years I haven't kept a bike long enough to do the 2 year flush but my bike now needs it. Deuces ✌

@RyanUrlacher 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@InTheFleshInc 3 года назад

My HD uses dot 5 which do not absorb moisture, also its not cheap at $18.00 a quart, This video tutorial is "ROCKIN" though

@stevetreadwell8743 4 года назад

a lot of people dont realise how important it is to chang your brake fluid im guilty of this and when your braking a lot in 100+ degrees can smoke your brakes and its very dangerous

@danielb5215 2 года назад

I tried this method exactly the same way on an '02 XL. Sucked the fluid out of the reservoir with a Mighty Vac. Filled it up with my correct DOT 5. Hooked the vac up to the bleed screw and no fluid comes out! Now if I pull the brake lever it just stays pulled and I have to manually make it return. Any suggestions where to look?

@MatthewRyan-vr7vr Год назад

Great video Ryan and Oscar, Thank you for the information.Picked up 2 items from your link

@fiestygnome 2 года назад

Great helpful video. What was that lock washer on the running board from as you sealed the rear master cylinder cap ?

@fq7879 Год назад

Too much advertising.

@ricardodelatorre2498 4 года назад

Hello Sir, Video makes total sense, and has worked well for my factory calipers, however, on my 2020 FLHX w/ABS, If I am installing a new set of front (chrome) calipers would I follow the following procedure? THANK YOU ! ! 1. Remove existing front left caliper 2. Install new front left caliper 3. Remove front master cylinder cap 4. Squeeze front brake lever to push caliper cups towards rotor 5. Now bleed front left caliper The above sequence makes sense (my assumption) because Im trying to fill the caliper with fluid prior to bleeding. Make sense? Thanks again! Love your videos!!

@rogerzirkle4741 4 года назад

Thank you for teaching me everything I needed to know about my brake system. You possibly saved my life.

@downforce88 5 месяцев назад

I’ve got an 18 sgs about to put Yaffe 12” s on this week and install extended clutch and brake cable can I use this process or will I have air I can’t get out myself?and have to go to Harley to get it flushed

@sergedenovo2389 29 дней назад

This is waaay too involving with all the gadgets. …Man… I feel like im watching an infomercial …and commercials. Thanks for the “easy” vid.

@davepark1827 Месяц назад

i havnt changed the fluid in my 2013 softail, ever, lol. probably time I flush front and back fluid.

@matthew_kiely 3 года назад

curious to know why Harley use a 10 mm for the bleeder valve nut, (are they made in Japan?) metric instead of imperial, everything else is imperial e.g 5/8" drain plugs, 3/16" hex screws etc

@steveheard7522 3 года назад

My 'Made in USA' Sportster has Brembo brakes which are made in Italy hence why metric. The Showa shocks on my 'Made in USA' Sportster are Japanese. Not that I have a problem with that.

@dannydarling3656 3 года назад

got a 96 dyna wide glide. replaced rubber front and rear. rear brake pumps up stiff until rolled backwards, then pedal is gone. any ideas on this one? no leaks anywhere from res to cal. will be flushing both front and rear brake systems. rubber replaced by a local custom shop.

@michaelmaningding 2 месяца назад

I have a fxlrs 22’ with ABS I called Harley if I can perform this steps with the tools you guys have , and they said no since I got abs I need to plug in the computer that the dealership has . lol is this true

@JCunningham21 3 года назад

reservoir is 9-11 inlbs on my 21 low rider S. you dont want to over tighten. on some bikes it can crush the gasket and prevent it from sealing properly.

@jaimeb.384 3 года назад

What if you want to completely empty it? Not replace it with new? I need to remove de lines and want to empty all the liquids before that.

@SmittybuiltHD 3 года назад

Thanks for the helpful videos! But what if you have abs brakes? How can you flush the abs module without using the digitech from Harley?

@chrislacosse2560 2 года назад

Thank you for the videos for us guys who cant afford a shop visit.

@RyanUrlacher 2 года назад

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@Strathmore2000 3 года назад

How about all the brake fluid in the ABS module how does this help getting that fluid out and clean ???????

@docstruthers 3 года назад

if you use a vacuum system it'll remove it. and you can have someone pump the brake regularly while maintaining fluid in the reservoir. never let the reservoir go dry, you'll get air.

@imgzrona09uc72 3 года назад

From my understanding a vaccum system will not completely evacuate the ABS valve. The issue is that moisture in the brake fluid that is in the valve can corrode valve components and lead to ABS failure. If you bleed the way shown in this video describes you believe that this corrosion is not a high risk, or that the mixing of fresh brake fluid with the tiny amount in the valve will allow mixing. I do not know if that is even possible. At my dealer the flush and bleed is $100. I hate paying for a relatively simple procedure, but had I had ABS on a previous HD I might have saved 9 days in the hospital. I want my ABS to always work.

@finley614 2 года назад

Here is how i do my mine on my 08 Ultra with Abs. I do the initial flush and then i take bike out on the road and hit my brakes hard which activates my abs system which pushes old fluid out of abs module and new fluid into it. I do this a few times then i go back and flush both front and rear again. This does work cause when Harley had the recall on us with the abs system prone to solenoid lock up i told the Harley tech i already did a complete flush and how i did it and when he did his thing for the fluid recall and after he was done he told me there was absolutely no old fluid in my system and he even told me what i did was pretty smart.

@CarlGraber-kt7ps Год назад

You flushed the right front rotor but not the front left. Am I missing something?

@charlesritchie8509 2 года назад

Great videos man You saved me mega$$ with your videos I’m from Canada so it’s a bit pricy here at the dealers your content is awesome it’s clear and easy to follow keep up the great work 🇨🇦

@voodoo-rides 4 года назад

Is that a abs bike ???? Reason for askin i was always told harley has to use there tool to pulse abs be cool if ya have abs and process would still work

@RyanUrlacher 4 года назад

This is ABS on this bike. Been doing it for years on ABS bikes.

@voodoo-rides 4 года назад

Ok thanks alot great tip !!! I really need to flush mine again n i rather not pay them since i have the mighty vac to use from my cars.

@anotherbrickinthewall1700 2 года назад

How can water get into the brake system if it is sealed. In other words, if there is no fluid dripping out how is anything getting in? Its a convenient sales tactic for the fluid suppliers and maintenance departments is would seem.

@joejones8837 5 лет назад

Great video. But i would have liked too see how the hand pump worked.

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

Works the same. You just pump it up with the handle and it starts sucking. No difference except its manual.

@ericvpike8400 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! I need a friend to help do mine, but I'll getur' done.

@leolane8015 Год назад

Quit halfway through. About 5 min. on the topic, the rest product placement or begging.

@fabiopunk1661 2 года назад

So the bike should be on the jiffy stand and not held vertically? Thanks

@dantheman2212 Год назад

Thanks

@diyy7743 3 года назад

Like this video . Thanks for info about the tools..Greetings from Sweden : )

@AndresCuervoArt 5 лет назад

So the mityvac replaced the hand lever pumping? Without the mityvac you pump hold open and close? Is there another way to drain the bubbles by opening valve and adding fluid?

@RyanUrlacher 5 лет назад

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