Originally Posted by Morris9982

I've found that Speed Bleeders work the best for me. These are replacement bleeder valves that include a one-way valve. That means you remove the factory bleeder valves and install the Speed Bleeders. You will lose a few drops of brake fluid doing this, depending on how quickly you can make the switch.

Once installed, you attach a hose to the Speed Bleeders and put the other end of the hose in to a collection bottle or can. Open the Speed Bleeders about a quarter turn and just pump the brakes as many times as you want until clean fresh fluid comes out and you do not see any air bubbles. While doing this, you want to ensure the master cylinder reservoir stays full so you do not introduce any air into the system. Once you feel the system has been throughly flushed, just ensure the reservoir levels are correct, put the caps back on, and retighten the Speed Bleeders.

You can leave the Speed Bleeders on the bike so they will be there for the next use. You do not have to take them off and on each time.

Speed Bleeders also sells a very nice collection bag that can be used to collect the brake fluid while flushing. It can be emptied and reused also.

Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by skratch

i've wanted to replace the standard bleeders with speedbleeders, but my big worry is the abs brakes. no, not whether or not they are compatible, but whether or not i would have to have the dealer use the digital technician to bleed the brakes after i pulled the old bleeders out, thus exposing the system to outside air.

Originally Posted by skratch

so, quick question, what speed bleeders would we need? i remember they come in several different sizes.

Originally Posted by Morris9982

The Speed Bleeder web site has an application chart that shows part numbers for various bikes. Hopefully yours is listed.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/Motorcyc...zes.htm#Harley Davidson

Originally Posted by skratch

takes a little interpolation, but they have road kings to 2010, electra glide ultras, 08 and up, and road glides to 08-09 listed. since the touring bikes are all basically the same, you can figure that the application for ultra 08 and up would work for all touring, SB8125L. which is incidentally the same one they list for all the above touring classes.