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Posted: **Wed Aug 13, 2025 2:13 pm**

IMHO, you can use vac or pressure bleeders all you want (not 100% reliable in my experience, the vacuum ones anyway), but in the end, you need to finish off with a conventional squirt.... and Speed Bleeders do not allow backflow of air or fluid from your bleed hose. The threads are sealed and there's a spring-loaded ball in the bottom..... However, the system must be full of fluid ahead of time, as that ball valve needs to see some fluid pressure to work. I love SpeedBleeders, nothing better IMHO.

Posted: **Wed Aug 13, 2025 8:27 pm**

Toter wrote: ↑Wed Aug 13, 2025 9:47 am I have one of these, but find it difficult because it seems to pull air in through the threads of the bleeder. They are great for replacing fluid, as they can quickly suck out the old fluid from the MC without a mess, as well as pull fluid through quickly. They are especially nice for doing an auto or truck, where there is a lot of fluid to move.

So what if it sucks air around the bleeder threads? This air doesn't get in the system. And if you really don't like it put a dab of grease around the threads. Thick grease is not going to be sucked in and will block entrance of air.

Posted: **Wed Aug 13, 2025 8:30 pm**

wgharper wrote: ↑Wed Aug 13, 2025 1:22 pm I have this HF bleeding kit and am now wondering if my issues with it are due to my pancake compressor not being up to the task. Might try the suggestion to pump the lever with the vac pulling to see if that works. #themoreyouknow

Am too lazy right now to download the manual from HF but IIRC the bleeder wants 65 or 100 PSI. If your pancake compressor can sustain those pressures then all is fine. I doubt it, the bleeder requires a large amount of air.

Posted: **Wed Aug 13, 2025 9:56 pm**

N4HHE wrote: ↑Wed Aug 13, 2025 8:27 pm
Toter wrote: ↑Wed Aug 13, 2025 9:47 am I have one of these, but find it difficult because it seems to pull air in through the threads of the bleeder. They are great for replacing fluid, as they can quickly suck out the old fluid from the MC without a mess, as well as pull fluid through quickly. They are especially nice for doing an auto or truck, where there is a lot of fluid to move.
So what if it sucks air around the bleeder threads? This air doesn't get in the system. And if you really don't like it put a dab of grease around the threads. Thick grease is not going to be sucked in and will block entrance of air.

I've done that, but still gotten a steady stream of air. It's not a big deal, I use it when replacing fluid. Even though bubbles are showing, I know it's bled due to the amount of fluid moved through.

Posted: **Fri Aug 15, 2025 8:38 pm**

400 km today on the FJR under sunny skies and 72-ish degrees. Absolutely perfect weather.

Ride report forthcoming.

Stay thirsty, my friends.....

Posted: **Fri Aug 15, 2025 9:57 pm**

Finally started messing with my commuter bike to deal with the starter and radiator issues.

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:57 am**

Got my oil and filter swapped yesterday and bent my shift lever back to the correct location (bent by a large rock on the Dalton Highway last month). Putting the bike away for 4 weeks while we head up to our cottage in Ontario for some late season fun, but at least the bike is now fully serviced post-AK and ready for EOM next month!

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:30 pm**

I rode my '23 FJR today. What a POS! After 44 days and 8,000 miles of riding one of my '09 FJRs all across Europe with it's Ohlins shock, Racetech fork springs and valving, simple throttle lock and bonding with that FJR after basically living on it for 6 weeks............

I got on my '23 FJR with POS car tire, crappy ES suspension, and complicated electronic cruise control and I was like ACK!!! What is wrong with this POS???? In 6 weeks all '23 FJR muscle memory was gone....

I am slowly adjusting back.........

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:42 pm**

SkooterG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:30 pm I rode my '23 FJR today. What a POS! After 44 days and 8,000 miles of riding one of my '09 FJRs all across Europe with it's Ohlins shock, Racetech fork springs and valving, simple throttle lock and bonding with that FJR after basically living on it for 6 weeks............

I got on my '23 FJR with POS car tire, crappy ES suspension, and complicated electronic cruise control and I was like ACK!!! What is wrong with this POS???? In 6 weeks all '23 FJR muscle memory was gone....

I am slowly adjusting back.........

Yep. Aftermarket suspension and a motorcycle tire on back is the sweet spot. But go ahead and and adjust to the car tire...cuz that's you.
Seriously jealous of your trip...twas epic. Go ahead, order that large ice cream cone.

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:48 pm**

wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:42 pm
SkooterG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:30 pm I rode my '23 FJR today. What a POS! After 44 days and 8,000 miles of riding one of my '09 FJRs all across Europe with it's Ohlins shock, Racetech fork springs and valving, simple throttle lock and bonding with that FJR after basically living on it for 6 weeks............

I got on my '23 FJR with POS car tire, crappy ES suspension, and complicated electronic cruise control and I was like ACK!!! What is wrong with this POS???? In 6 weeks all '23 FJR muscle memory was gone....

I am slowly adjusting back.........
Yep. Aftermarket suspension and a motorcycle tire on back is the sweet spot. But go ahead and and adjust to the car tire...cuz that's you.
Seriously jealous of your trip...twas epic. Go ahead, order that large ice cream cone.

And go looking for some local cows!!

dan

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:26 pm**

Dan Cooper wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:48 pm
wheatonFJR wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:42 pm
SkooterG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:30 pm I rode my '23 FJR today. What a POS! After 44 days and 8,000 miles of riding one of my '09 FJRs all across Europe with it's Ohlins shock, Racetech fork springs and valving, simple throttle lock and bonding with that FJR after basically living on it for 6 weeks............

I got on my '23 FJR with POS car tire, crappy ES suspension, and complicated electronic cruise control and I was like ACK!!! What is wrong with this POS???? In 6 weeks all '23 FJR muscle memory was gone....

I am slowly adjusting back.........
Yep. Aftermarket suspension and a motorcycle tire on back is the sweet spot. But go ahead and and adjust to the car tire...cuz that's you.
Seriously jealous of your trip...twas epic. Go ahead, order that large ice cream cone.
And go looking for some local cows!!

dan

If I have any influence at all over that fat bastard Claus there will be nothing but coal for you this Christmas!!!

Posted: **Mon Aug 18, 2025 10:52 pm**

SkooterG wrote: ↑Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:30 pm I rode my '23 FJR today. What a POS! After 44 days and 8,000 miles of riding one of my '09 FJRs all across Europe with it's Ohlins shock, Racetech fork springs and valving, simple throttle lock and bonding with that FJR after basically living on it for 6 weeks............

I got on my '23 FJR with POS car tire, crappy ES suspension, and complicated electronic cruise control and I was like ACK!!! What is wrong with this POS???? In 6 weeks all '23 FJR muscle memory was gone....

I am slowly adjusting back.........

So, sell that POS and set up one from old stock. Such first world problems!

Posted: **Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am**

Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

Posted: **Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:13 am**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

Posted: **Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:37 am**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

'I already got one. You want a matching twin?

Posted: **Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:15 pm**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

SkooterG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:37 am 'I already got one. You want a matching twin?

Would you take $2500 apiece?

Posted: **Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:41 pm**

bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:15 pm
fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

SkooterG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:37 am 'I already got one. You want a matching twin?
Would you take $2500 apiece?

I may have a use for the 17 ES. My wife came home a couple of day ago and said we need to buy a snowbird home in the Phoenix area in a 55+ community to enjoy the socialization opportunities. I was shocked. We talked about these over the years and she always said no. We agreed to try out this lifestyle choice by renting in Surprise AZ for 3 months this winter. If we end up with a second home the FJR will have a new home.

Posted: **Wed Aug 20, 2025 6:29 am**

fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 11:41 pm
bigjohnsd wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 4:15 pm
fontanaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:03 am Hey SkooterG if you need a 17 ES POS drop me a PM!

SkooterG wrote: ↑Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:37 am 'I already got one. You want a matching twin?
Would you take $2500 apiece?
I may have a use for the 17 ES. My wife came home a couple of day ago and said we need to buy a snowbird home in the Phoenix area in a 55+ community to enjoy the socialization opportunities. I was shocked. We talked about these over the years and she always said no. We agreed to try out this lifestyle choice by renting in Surprise AZ for 3 months this winter. If we end up with a second home the FJR will have a new home.

No need to buy, just move in with 0face.

Posted: **Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:06 am**

Or just park it at Skooter's or borrow one of his........

Posted: **Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:31 pm**

raYzerman wrote: ↑Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:06 am Or just park it at Skooter's or borrow one of his........

What? Are you crazy? It will take half the day to locate and remove the boogers from his bike. Plus, he uses those flat bottomed tires cuz he likes how they handle lol. Consider yourself forewarned!

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