Aurora Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Is it advisable to remove the windshield when bleeding/replacing the dot 4 front brake and clutch fluid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 It makes life a little easier, but is not required. I've done it on my dragbike with the stock windscreen and master cylinders still bolted to the handlebars. Some people use two people to do it and actually unbolt the master cylinders from the bike and hold them up level in their hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Is it advisable to remove the windshield when bleeding/replacing the dot 4 front brake and clutch fluid? I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 WHY ? ... Do you enjoy the extra work or something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You'd have to be pretty sloppy to need to do something like that. Do you remove the instruments too? As far as I know, there's more than enough room to get to the master cylinders without taking anything off. I do place a shop rag underneath just in case I spill something, but I've never had a need for more room or problem with splatters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I removed mine when bleeding the clutch or front brake. Necessary, no, but it makes things much easier, especially if you're working alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
googus Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Why make more work for yourself? No need at all. I do mine with Heli Bars and raised on the forks without removing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 6 allen screws and the windshield is off. I removed mine, just to keep from bumping the shield with the fluid bottle and spilling. YES, you can do it with the screen installed, but I do it removed. Also remember that not all Phillips screwdrivers are created equal. Asian screw heads are different from European. I get screwdrivers from Vessel that work great on my Japan and China equipment. They don't strip out the screw heads like others I have used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 You need to remove it only if using DOT 4.DOT 3- it can stay in place. Why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I am going to flush both systems. I have Motul 600 DOT 4 fluid to replace the current fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Wrap the MS with rags. Enjoy your free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganDonor Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Flushing? Bleeding? Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxexcess Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just done mine yesterday didn't remove the screen, yup the screws on the reservoirs are very picky with regards to which screwdriver works best. As a tip you don't have remove the rear cowl to get to the rear reservoir, i undid the cap with a pair of long nosed pliers, refilling i borrowed from the kitchen a small funnel and then pushed that into a 3 inch or so piece of old washing machine hose, using that i can get the flid into the reservoir between the cowl and the frame. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Flushing? Bleeding? Huh? Organ, we're talking about that dark brown stuff inside the little rectangular boxes on your handle bars. It helps you stop. And BTW, it's supposed to be about the color of light beer, not Guiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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