Yamaha VSTAR 1100 Maintenance - Rear Brake Fluid Bleeding / Flush - Pneumatic method

[@dalebenson1230]

I have watched all of your videos. You do a great job of explaining what one should do and what to look out for. You go step by step. Thank You I always look for just your videos. You tell a story as you are repairing the motorcycle. I don't think I'm bypass just because our bikes look exactly the same. Thank You again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I appreciate that!

[@todd5060]

I have a 2001 vstar 1100 and I find your videos to be informative and I appreciate your attention to detail.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help

[@markstehle7169]

Good video, excellent advise! As an auto mechanic, I add a small step of putting a little silicone grease around the bleeder screw. It stops air from sucking around the threads of the screw and speeds up the process some and helps keep the bleeder threads from getting dirty and rusted easing future maintenance.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

That’s true, I generally don’t worry about this in Florida but see the value in applying grease as a preventative.

[@markstehle7169]

Retro Tech & Electronics Right, but it can be an issue here in Michigan

[@Gh0stdc01]

You remind me of sweet water from battlefield bad company. Thank for the great documentary.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome. I am not familiar with this company you speak of.

[@rickster382]

I just flushed my lines yesterday on my 2007. It was the color of iced tea. Probably the original fluid.

[@heinricheugenvonhelmbrecht6905]

Excellent display! Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you found it helpful

[@davidjoaquin141]

You are excellent!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you! 😃

[@Fishermanfred1]

I have the same MC as you. I'm an learning a lot from your videos. Thanks, Fred

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks Fred, glad I could help.

[@jeromekostus1184]

Wondering how many miles do you have on your bike and/or how many miles from the last time you flushed the break system. This will give me and idea if I need to perform this. unfortunately I changed my oil this last week otherwise I could have checked and it would have been easier. The oil change video was a big help and gave me confidence in performing it. looking forward to additional videos as I plan on keeping my 1100 for many years.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You need not measure by miles, only by discoloration. Also, Its only easier to make a video with the pipe removed but most possible to flush without removing any section of the exhaust. Not a missed opportunity.

[@vstar7196]

You never mentioned when you closed the bleeder. I assume before you started pumping the brake.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Right before the vacuum is shut off

[@j.t.6700]

Thank you for a great video. I have a 2002 1100 VStar that has a metal cover over top of reservoir. Have does that come off without breaking something?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

One small screw holds the metal cover on.

[@j.t.6700]

@@retrotechandelectronics I saw that after my message. Thanks very much. Having a new one put on by competent mechanic lol

[@MotorScotti]

You have a DeLorean!! :)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You were the first person to notice.

[@EliPop]

What type of brake fluid do you use. Sorry for the bother.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

DOT4

[@ACEMIDNIGHT102]

Gotta get me one of those bleeders

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Harbour freight.

[@chriss42691]

Your right

[@glennhuntiv7122]

Uuuummm is that a Deloreon behind you ? Lol

[@retrotechandelectronics]

yes.

[@renefontaine3577]

A

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Oui?

[@rexdrax4649]

alot of talk , you show how to bleed brakes

[@retrotechandelectronics]

And yet, you felt compelled to comment, bad grammar and all.

[@rickster382]

Morotcycle?! Lmao!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Ristcker? Lmao!!