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STEALTH52
15-08-2007, 03:54 PM
The Track bikes finally turning up tonight :grin2

So at the weekend i will be replacing the brake fluid, oil, oil filter, coolant etc.

I've never done this before so advice would be appreciated.

My understanding of it is...

Remove the nipple, connect waste tube, remove res cap & keep squeezing the brake lever to empty the old fluid whilst topping up with new fluid until the fluid coming out the nipple is the new/cleaner stuff, then hold brake on & tighten nipple.

is that right or am i missing any major bits? :grin2

What fluid should i be using also?



thanks.
DoGbOt
15-08-2007, 03:59 PM
that sounds about right:reading
RaceMeNSee
15-08-2007, 04:02 PM
What track bike ya getting matey?
crescent750
15-08-2007, 04:03 PM
Don't remove the nipple... Attatch the tube to the nipple and then just loosen it to let the fluid flow through... Rest seems ok too..
STEALTH52
15-08-2007, 04:04 PM
What track bike ya getting matey?

You'll like it john.....

This one...http://www.essexbikers.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=8469
kasandrich
15-08-2007, 04:05 PM
Only don't remove the nipple, connect the bleed tube to it and just undo it a quarter of a turn. DO NOT let the fluid in the reservoir drain completely, if it sucks in air it could be a nightmare to clear it.

You need DOT4 brake fluid.
STEALTH52
15-08-2007, 04:07 PM
Right ok i'll make sure i do it slowly & dont let the air in! & only a quarter of a turn.

ok cool thanks.

Reckon i need to change the clutch fluid?

anything else i need to change?
DoodleBug
15-08-2007, 04:46 PM
Would have thought it has a cable clutch, not hydraulic. So you may just need to lubricate the cable if the clutch feels heavy.
SDM
16-08-2007, 01:27 PM
Looks like a cable to me, can't see a reservoir in this picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/essexbikers/24f0_3.jpg
Lateshift
16-08-2007, 01:28 PM
they arent hydraulic clutches on them, it is indeed a cable :)
kasandrich
16-08-2007, 01:51 PM
Don't remove the nipple... Attatch the tube to the nipple and then just loosen it to let the fluid flow through... Rest seems ok too..

Sorry Crescent, you must have posted that when I was typing, I have only just spotted your post on re reading the thread today.
bayonet
16-08-2007, 01:53 PM
they arent hydraulic clutches on them, it is indeed a cable :)In that case only the dealer can change the fluid with special equipment:grin1