Delboy's Garage, Harley Davidson ABS, Back Brake Fluid Change.

A simple Brake Fluid Change on your ABS Harley Dyna.
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[@blujack100]

Glad to see a Harley video again.

[@MotoMirius]

Love to see the practical work arounds to bleeding ABS brakes. I avoided it for the longest time because I thought it was more complicated than it was and because I'd heard the scare stories about needing to take it to a dealer. Nice one as ever Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, as long as you don't geet any air in it, then it's a fluid pump through as normal... ! Thanks for your support mate, it's much appreciated... D&Px

[@JDH8208]

I have a 13 ultra classic and after watching your video I'm sure I can change the fluid myself. Your videos help a lot of people, thanks so much.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, glad the videos help... good luck with the projects, hope it goes smoothly!

[@jedicazador]

Even though the video was made several years ago the information you gave is relevant and has helped me, thank you Sir

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Sir, thank you so much for your kind feedback!

[@writerideright632]

Great to see maintenance videos. You have always been my go to guy when it comes to motorcycle maintenance. Always learning something new.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad to hear the videos can help you out..

[@hdrk59]

Yessss...Harley stuff ..thank you

[@joelane4670]

Hello Del...I have 2007 softail deuce without a manual..Would it have abs brakes ya think? Good info as always..peace bud. Joe l

[@d.fresh.750]

Hahaha...love that part when you hear a high-revving bike outside, and pause for a moment! Great video, as always!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, got a road near here they love use lol - love it ! Hope you're having a great weekend, nice and sunny here at last !

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Del, you had more discipline than I would have, back when you made this video. I could NOT have resisted the urge to pop it off with the silencer off it to let it wake up the neighbors... just for a second or two..."No, Mrs. Johnson, I don't know what you mean...Loud motorcycle, you say?? I will keep my eyes open for the villain who disturbed your Sunday..." :)

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha thanks for the chuckle of the morning, we have a Mrs Johnson here too, I'll try that one next time I leave early for work and rattle her kitchen window as I ride by lol

[@GarryFullerSr]

Straight forward and to the point. Very Good.

[@kanSevar1]

Thank you for the video!

[@Moonfleet41]

My pleasure!

[@rsbharley4766]

Job well done Del, Penny and you enjoy your Sunday. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, back now, been out all day enjoying the bikes, the sunshine, ice creams, and time out - was wonderful! Hope you're having a great weekend yourself ! D&Px

[@geoffhalsey2184]

To think someone was paid to design that brake reservoir into that location. What a twit. Great video, generic tips in there for brake fluid change on any motorcycle. Well worth watching.

[@Moonfleet41]

What a twit indeed, I think they just saw an empty space and thought aha - or maybe, it's all a conspiracy to get the labour rates up for the dealers lol !

[@DangerousHamsterpup]

My technique is to close the bleed nipple before your brake lever stops sinking. That way certainly no air going back in as fluid still coming out... as a secondary I also use a vacuum pump (£20 eBay) as a guarantee. Brakes are rock solid at and takes 20 mins tops !

[@johnb7346]

Thank you sir for your assistance. I have bled my brakes before on a non-abs Road King. Now I have a Softail Breakout and was intimidated to attempt with abs. Your vid has given me hope to do it and stay away from the dealer.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are welcome John, am glad it helped you!

[@boscodog4358]

Have you ever consider making jumper wires to manually make the ABS motor run so that you could completely bleed the brakes??

[@tjeco10ify]

Thanks 😊👌👌👌

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice wee 'how to' D&P. Hope you both get some miles done this weekend. Beautiful summer's day here. Awrabest from all the Clan. 😉❤👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Al, yes we did, took time out, miles in the blue sky sunshine, ice creams and smiles... had a wonderful, home now sunburnt and tired, fantastic day... hope you all enjoyed the day too! D&Px

[@RABLACKKNIGHTS]

SOP’s brilliant.

[@MattSaysSmile]

This vids been added to my how to list....cheers. Hope you both get chance for a ride out this weekend. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Matt, as luck would have it, out today to a Bike & Beer Festival, so so well earned R&R... thanks for your kind support !

[@crewzincool]

Looks like I'll have to do my 2012 now..thanks great vids as usual..love to see a fork service 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, and fork service, will film it when it comes up for sure !

[@garya3056]

Am a fan of your HD videos as you know, Del. This was good info as always. Exquisitely done photography... probably the best Motovlog camera work on KZbin imho.

[@Moonfleet41]

Wow, thanks so much Gary, its fun working with Penny in the garage, she makes me laugh all the time and keeps things light hearted.. got a fork oil change coming up soon, just sent off for an item or equipment to make it real easy and take no time at all..! Hope you're having a good week buddy, soon be summer.. D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 you guys rock...

[@suzuki750stu]

Great informative video as always buddy, hi to Pen, regards Stu 🤘🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Stu, have a great weekend mate !

[@colinsharp1314]

Great vid del and penny have a great bank holiday

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Colin, you too mate !

[@eaglestrikes1]

Great video Del thank you very much

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, just some house keeping !

[@chereepakoti3453]

Hi delboy and penny once again awesome vid great stuff guy's

[@eb1941]

Great content. Looking forward if you have to change out spring loaded cam change tensioner on a TC engine.

[@neilgooders6758]

I’m loving the channel buddy. I was looking up Aprilia Mille and came across you. Keep up the great work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Neil, much appreciated!

[@baccas66]

Great vid. Sealey Motorcycle brake bleeder with weighted, one way valve is a doddle to use.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're right my friend, a great tool and I have one, but keep getting accused of being a Sealey shill, so just use a lump of hose and a spanner, works for me .. and this way, I can demonstrate to those who can't afford the tool, again just trying to dance around the critics who like to point out my every flaw !!!!!

[@shadowcycles5295]

Great video del and penny and a real money saver if you feel confident to try it out yourself keep up the good work have a good bank holiday weekend. Ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, appreciate that, hope you're enjoying the hot weather too!

[@MasteritLondon]

What if I need to change the brake fluid hose? Need an extension to relocate to the rear on roadster. Does it mean I have to take it to a professional as while swapping the lines I’ll let air in?

[@michaelcooksmd]

A bit off-topic, but I'm always interested in your shop techniques. And one topic I haven't seen (or missed...) is the proper use of a hydraulic work table (a tool I use all the time), I noticed on this particular video that you included two different bikes on your lift; one with a paddock stand (no center frame I suppose) and the other with a center support. On neither one did you use cam straps from the frame or handlebars to the platform - something I'd thought was a recommended safety procedure. If it's not necessary I don't want to "wear a belt and suspenders" as my grandfather used to say! So, I was wondering if you might do a short video on how to use a hydraulic lift - I know it's basic, but sometimes you absolutely shine on the simple things too! Thanks Mike

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mike, you are quite right, it is generally recommended to use straps on any lift, but in my case, I have a high end lift, which has a fully supporting front brace, as you can see... and in both cases, with both bikes, the front brace will support the bike quite safely, unless you're pulling on it, and leaning on it, in relation to the work job you want to do, then you should certainly strap it down.... the paddock stand with the Kawasaki, and the under lift table under the Harley frame, are both there in order to steady the bike, so that all the flex doesn't go in to the front wheel, which is clamped at the front of the lift....... As you could see in both cases, I wasn't doing anything heavy, or intrusive, on the bikes, so the front lift clamp and the secondary lift/paddock stand, were safe enough in my view, but as you can see, if you look around the garage, I always have my load straps to hand, and use them, for other jobs.... havn't made a video on the use of a lift, and it could be a good subject for those buying in to one... there are a few safety advises, like never leave it on the hydraulics, always rest it on the prop lock, in case the seals fail, etc etc., so thank you for the nudge, and may well do that video soon...

[@springy-2112]

Job jobbed ! ☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Reckon !

[@phil-oq9id]

Good stuff del nice one. 😁😁

[@figueroa405]

Muy buen vídeo bro.

[@mario101072]

With new break pads on, what should be the fluid level? Is it good half the reservoir or else ?

[@Moonfleet41]

With new pads fitted, Set the fluid level to the top edge of the sight glass.. so you can just see a bubble.. !

[@autoblvdkia8542]

do i need to use bleu locktite on exhaust bracket bolt ?

[@AndyDev07]

Thanks again. Gasssss.✌️✌️✌️

[@nightster6378]

Hi I prefer the look of the pipe you fitted to the one you changed it for in a previous vid its more fitting with the 50's retro look I think the bike is about. now all is required is spoke wheels. In that vid I heard you mention Harley and tractor in the same sentence but as I tell many people tractors don't vibrate as much as Harleys, this usually stops the craic. I have wondered many times why people cover their number plates in adverts and vids etc, I notice you do this, can you tell me why?

[@williamcormier1553]

Looks like I'm gonna need a good sized box wrench for them screws.....not much area for any down force when trying to remove them screws.

[@tinks43]

(P) A little awkward to get to but not impossible, great job guys! 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Good to see you today buddy, thanks for coming all the way down, see you again soon !

[@nickd1658]

Does any one know what size bolt the bridge bolt/ caliper pin bolt for the rear brakes on a 2012 switchback?

[@williamcormier1553]

hey del, any chance you thought about being able to relocate the reservoir?....mebbe grabbing one off another dyna and bolting it right up

[@williamcormier1553]

did you use the spanner (box end) with the phillips bit to undo the cap? The video didn't show how or which tool you used. thanks in advance del.

[@Moonfleet41]

There isn't enough clearance above the cap for a screw driver / bit driver.. so i put a philips bit in a 1/4 drive socket and use a small ratchet.. goes in there nicely.

[@jems230]

Hello ! I have a problem with the rear brake of my Aprilia RSV mille ! i can't purge the brake ! do you have a technique ? thank you for sharing knowledge!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Good vlog Del 👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Geoff !

[@blackpearl6575]

nice video as usual with very good details! I have a sportster 48, 1200 2015 and it has ABS, can i follow the same proceder?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes you can, as long as you don't feed any air down into the system, and it will work the same..

[@jfkenpoman1]

Thanks again mate, I want to change the drag bars and maybe put apes on, how do I change the front brake line on my 2016 48 with Abs. Heard stories about dealers charging a fortune to do this. I have changed brake lines in the past but not on abs model Hope you and Penny are well Regards jon

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jon, this is the biggest thorn in the side of anyone wanting to put apes on an ABS bike, as you've seen, your front hose goes down to a connector block which is welded in, and the only option is to buy brackets from the dealer, a new complete set of hoses for the ABS as well, with the front long enough to fit your bars... I wanted to put 18" apes on my Switchback, but got a four-figure quote from the dealer, so when I stopped laughing, I decided to go a different route and save the apes for another bike a different day...! even if you can fit a longer hose on the front yourself, then bleeding them up from dry is gonna be a dealer only task... even looked in to how to junk my ABS, but once again, it's a typical Harley Davidson nightmare as it's all tied in to the ECU for some stupid reason... it's a case of technology hindering, rather than helping, yet again!

[@jfkenpoman1]

Moonfleet41 cheers Del yes that's what I thought, bloody typical never mind, guess I'll stay with the drag bars then as I'm not paying ridiculous amounts of cash to do that, robbing gits lol

[@Moonfleet41]

I know how you feel mate, i was gutted as i would really love some 18" hooners on my Switchback, make it look proper RAZA stylee.. but its just too much money.. so for now i went with some bars from an XR1200, they're a little wider and higher, and dont look so goofy as the factory bars... they'll do me for no..! maybe scout round, see what else you could fit that the brake hise would reach.. take the master cylinder off the bar and lift it up to see ho much slack you actually have.. ?.. you never know, maybe a mini ape bar would fit.?

[@jfkenpoman1]

Moonfleet41 I already have fitted the 2" riser blocks and drag bars and the brake line is at the maximum stretch so will have to be satisfied with that. Harley Davidson are robbing gits lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree with that buddy, but we keep loving their bikes and giving them our money dont we..lol

[@chrispybattyone5937]

Have you done any videos or do you have any knowledge of a 2011 FatBoy Lo test brakes wearing at an angle. I have pics of what they look like.

[@Moonfleet41]

'test brakes'?

[@bobgwinn5091]

cool

[@bobgwinn5091]

i tell e1 here in the states to look up your videos on changing fluids. will be doing all of mine this winter/spring. i just hit 1500 miles. so i don't ride alot mostly around town here and to the bigger hardware stores. hauled 4 stepping stones for the porch walk up yesterday and bag of mortor mix. heard people go look what hes doing. lighter than a passenger. just add a towel & straps. in fact i liked the added weight.......me and my little harley street.....lol

[@donovanthompson1079]

What happens if you get air in the line but don’t turn ignition on. Can you still bleed it lit like normal? I got a little air in mine and bled it out like normal and everything seems to work fine. Not sure if need to take to dealer to check for air in abs

[@Moonfleet41]

As long as you bled it out it'll be fine.. but just test the braking function carefully on a test ride to be sure. !

[@donovanthompson1079]

Ok sounds good! What about the remaining fluid left in the abs?

[@sergeifell2292]

My friend has a 2010 softail heritage and the rear brake bleeder screw is stripped and needs to be replaced. Do you have a video on how to do that.

[@Moonfleet41]

As the bleed valve had a hole down the centre, you can use an "Easyout" tool to grip it.. and maybe soak it in penetrating oil over night first, and a little heat on the caliper body to expand the alloy away from the steel a little... ? hope that helps and good luck with it.. Del.

[@davidgallop654]

Is it the same for triumph t120 as it has abs system fitted. Great vid as always!

[@Moonfleet41]

I believe so, but haven't done one myself yet, the simple mechanical concept of any ABS system is that you can change it, like this, as long as you don't switch on the ignition or introduce air in to the system... but I would check with your manual first, or if not sure, check with your main dealer to be sure !

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, good job. I don't have abs on mine but it's good to learn all those tips. Fluid was still good but looked like cloudy cider... lol. Thanks, enjoy your holiday too. Just come back from work and it's not a nice day here, hope it's better around there .Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gus, oh dear, that's not good, we had thunderstorms and rain this morning, but dodged it and was a beautiful afternoon... miles on the bikes, sunshine, ice cream, just what the doctor ordered! Hope you get some sun tomorrow you can enjoy buddy... ride safe !

[@todkapuz]

Not to mention that Harley has had recalls on the ABS system due to NOT changing break fluid.

[@Moonfleet41]

Really?, i didn't know that, but im not surprised, its daft not to include a brake fluid change in with the 10k service, that way at least it would get picked up on menu serving eventually.. at the moment, its common practice for most owners to just do the mileage service and assume everything is done, not all owners are mechanically minded, and many will just defer to the odometer for the reminder to take it in for service.. they dont know, or want to know what has to actually be done.. that should be the responsibility of the dealer... but you know how many companies are.."we did what we were asked to do, the brake fluid wasn't part of the service so we didn't do it, not our fault"... it seems with what you say, that it takes the factory, (probably following complaints or warranty claims) to instruct the dealers to do their job properly by means of an official recall.... Its yet more proof that bike dealers are in the business of making money, and the directors of these dealerships care little for thier customers accept to sell them the next bike..!

[@ownyourworld]

Could you do an outside walk around of the street fighter project for the next vid ?

[@Moonfleet41]

It's a bit of a mess at the mo buddy, and none of the bodywork is bolted on to it, wanna get a little further with the tail panel, maybe get it in to it's finished shape and primer, and then will be ready to walk round it, still have a little fab to do o the tank and gonna make an adjustment to the headlight cowling too - won't be long buddy!

[@Moonfleet41]

Will do buddy, got a few more bits of fab to do, the bodywork isn't mounted on properly yet, and need to finish the tail end and a few other jobs, but once that's done, will certainly do a walk round buddy !

[@stevenesq]

Come on del when is the book coming out "Dels You can do it too " motorbike manual exactly like haynes but called um Del's certain ring to it granted plus have a forward note by penny. Just throwing it out there mate lol.

[@Moonfleet41]

haha that would be cool, we wold have to have a section on what tea and cakes are best advised for what jobs in your bike ! Personally, I like a coffee and Hobnobs when fabricating, but servicing, prefer tea and a Kitkat (with a disclaimer that other beverages are available!) haha

[@stevenesq]

Quite partial to a mug of tea and bourbons when doing an oil change put that in the book, all the best del.

[@guitarmanjoe9450]

What is the thing in front of the passenger peg

[@Moonfleet41]

Do you mean the green torch?

[@guitarmanjoe9450]

@@Moonfleet41 no the thing with the hd seal

[@Moonfleet41]

@@guitarmanjoe9450 Oh right.. it's nothing, just a souvenir medallion from Southampton Harley Davidson, stuck on by the last owner..

[@guitarmanjoe9450]

@@Moonfleet41 i mean the cover i got the same thing on my bike but don't really know what it it i think its the abs module but not sure.

[@nevillegreg1]

Right for another 6 years.

[@Moonfleet41]

I reckon lol !

[@88nastase]

Hello,sir! I have a problem with my '83 Honda cb400n and maybe you can help me. The left cylinder isn't running when the bike idles and at low rpm. I've cleaned the carbs,there is spark and compression is 140psi on both cylinders. If I hit the gas,the left cylinder is comming to life. There is also some backfire in the right carburetor and the exaust at hi rpm. Can you give me some advise? Thank you

[@loddude5706]

88nastase: With any luck Del & Pen will be out getting their knees in the breeze right now, but until they get back try this - It sounds like you have air getting in where it shouldn't be, eg. somewhere between the carb jets & the intake valve. Check for any leaks on the carb mountings by running a finger of grease around the joint while at tickover (if the revs pick up, you've found at least one leak!) Also make sure any vacuum hoses ( for fuel taps/ carb balancing bungs etc.) are in good shape & connected up properly. Failing all that, check the fuel float heights are OK & then, while you're in there, blow all the jets through again with carb cleaner for good measure. Good luck : )

[@88nastase]

Lod dude I have sprayed some starter fluid on all places that could suck air. The idle remains the same! Only when I spray in the intake of the left carb,the cylinder turns to life!

[@loddude5706]

Wow - squirt ether up my nostril & I'd wake up! Careful with that stuff, one 'spitback' & you'll be on ebay looking for new facial hair. Basically, if there's fuel in the bowl & the suction's good but it doesn't want to drink, then something's not right with the carb - holey diaphragm?

[@Moonfleet41]

88nastase - as Lod dude said, sounds like a vacuum leak, so check everything he said, and one more thing, check for a balance hose missing between the carbs, some of the early 80's bikes had little 1" rubber hoses running side to side between the carbs to balance the vacuum, check it's not gone missing, or split.... good luck with it !

[@88nastase]

Moonfleet41 I didn't see any hoses besides the fuel pipe that's beetween the carbs. Tanks for you answer!

[@dhola6042]

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