speed bleeders- lesson learned

[vw70blue]

I bought some speed bleeders for my 99 "fat lady" from kirby's brake bleeders. They sold me a set of 4. Well I figured 1 for the rear, 1 for the clutch and 2 for the front. I did the rear first. Worked great. Took out the bleeder screw for the clutch, put in the speed bleeder-too small. WHAT? Brake fluid started coming out, and I had not taken the top off the brake fluid thingy. It begins with a "r" but I can't spell it. Put the old screw back in but too late. Some how air got into the line. Took forever to bleed even w/ my wife helping. The front went well. I figured I would post this to save some one else the surprise I got.  Does any body know if they make a speed bleeder for the clutch? Thanks

[sandy]

I don't use them but I recall a longer unit is made for the clutch. I use a vacuum operated bleeder. Harbor Freight sells it but you need a compressor of some capacity.

[salty1]

I don't use them but I recall a longer unit is made for the clutch. I use a vacuum operated bleeder. Harbor Freight sells it but you need a compressor of some capacity.

+1      Sorry for your mishap?

[bikerboy1951]

I have them on both of my bikes.  The clutch bleeder is longer than the three for the brakes.  Unscrew the old bleed valve and screw in the speed bleeder.  Make sure that they are seated or you are going to spray brake fluid all over the place.

Brad

[vanagon40]

. . .  Does any body know if they make a speed bleeder for the clutch? Thanks

Yes, SB8125LL.  I used three SB8125L bleeders (brakes) and one SB8125LL bleeder (clutch) for my Valkyrie and they work great.  Picked up a couple speed bleeders for my old SilverWing as well (mechanical clutch and rear brake).

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[vw70blue]

Thanks Vanagon40, I'll order one for my clutch.