Do you do it yourself? I change those in my bike every couple of years but never do the cars.
What did you do in your garage today..?
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No. I’ll pay to get it done. Car is still in warranty and 80/20 will be sold shortly for a replacement so I’d rather have the paperwork.
If it doesn’t sell the min the warranty expires there will be a gain in hp…
I bought a pressure bleeder for the cars. Makes it very fast and easy. As a belt and suspenders approach, once the flush is done, recruit a helper to do the traditional pump/squeeze/bleed for a few cycles on each corner.
I also ended up with a motorized bleeder that should do the same thing but uses a 12V pump instead of compressed air to push the fluid through. It didn't come with hoses/adaptors and I haven't bothered making a set.
I have speed bleeders on the bike, I wonder if there is something similar for cars. To make it a one person job.
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If you're just flushing, use a stick to put pressure on the brake pedal and crack the bleeder. Let some fluid flow out and then tighten the bleeder. Re-fill the reservoir and reset your pedal stick before moving to the next wheel.
Last week I found someone who listed Progressive Suspension rear shocks for the Sportster for sale for $250 late in the evening. I messaged him right away like "I'll come right now! No? Ok, see you in the morning??? (phone number)"
Yesterday I installed them.
Rear Progressive shocks, gel seat, forward controls, lithium batteries, passenger pegs, Screamin' Eagle pipes... been busy with the mods this winter. Might just make a respectable ride out of this paint can shaker. Maybe.*
* Not likely, but it's fun AF!
Yesterday I installed them.
Rear Progressive shocks, gel seat, forward controls, lithium batteries, passenger pegs, Screamin' Eagle pipes... been busy with the mods this winter. Might just make a respectable ride out of this paint can shaker. Maybe.*
* Not likely, but it's fun AF!
It's screaming out for a set of flat bars.
You are lucky, but kids have moved out as they used to help. Wife will not go into the garage in the winter
I use these on the brakes and clutch https://www.speedbleeder.com/
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You are lucky, but kids have moved out as they used to help. Wife will not go into the garage in the winter
I use these on the brakes and clutch https://www.speedbleeder.com/
He's lucky they're still happily together if he got her to help in the garage without it degenerating into a shouting match.
I recently sold some heavy solid wood furniture that we had the movers put in the basement when we moved in. A husband and wife came and hauled it up the stairs. They had some problems getting it over the railing at the top while making a 90 degree turn and at the same time making sure not to hit any of my walls. I was so amazed at how calmly they were able to communicate with each other while being almost out of breath that I said "Wow, if that was me and my wife, there'd have been a whole lot of shouting and swearing" to which they replied "It's only because you're here".
Agree 100%. I'll probably put drag bars on it at some point in the future.
Friday is going to be a 1 degree scorcher so I'll use that to test out and dial in the new rear shocks. Next week looks cold AF so I'll probably plug in the truck and won't even step outside for a week unless anything needs shoveling. Hermit mode.
I had Speed Bleeders on my ST's brakes and clutch. Worked very well.
This Motion Pro 1 way valve works just as well and is cheap.
No reason it would not work on your car's bleeder IMO
This Motion Pro 1 way valve works just as well and is cheap.
No reason it would not work on your car's bleeder IMO
Sadly they may not be that great with the forward controls.
Did you freeze the races or just pound em in?
Freezer, threaded rod. Easy peasy.
You wouldn't like the ergonomics on my second V-Rod then. The forward controls and some low bars on a Sportster are nothing.
Ignore the lame stickers and terrible mirrors and grips. Previous owners are a bunch of monkeys flinging **** at motorcycles and making them worse...
Until I fling **** I like on motorcycles... somehow that's okay.
Just came back from the oil change and hydraulic fluid replacement...wow what a difference in clutch / brake pedal feel with the new fluid. So much better now (and it wasn't even bad).
$265 at my indie mechanic vs $500 at VW dealer.
