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Having trouble getting the brakes to bleed. Can someone tell me the procedure? Cant get the warning light to go off either. There is only the two resvoirs to fill right. Front and rear. Thanks
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The XJ system is a PITA to bleed due to the long line from the rear master to the left front caliper. Your best bet will be to get a MitiVac and suck the fluid through. Start at the left front, then go to the rear, and you may have to repeat this several times. The right front will be much easier...
Make sure you don't run out of fluid in the master cylinder, if you do you'll have to start over.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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After pulling my hair out with my XJ I ended up buying a Miti vac. thats one of the better purchases I've made, shouldhave done it a long time ago.1970? Honda Z50... gone
1974? Yamaha 100 Enduro... gone
1974 Honda CB200... gone
1981 Yamaha Virago 750... gone
1993 Honda Shadow 1100... gone
2008 Honda VTX 1800F
1982 Yamaha XJ1100J w/850 final, Raptor ACCT
1979 Yamaha XS1100SF "Chewey" Raptor ACCT
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I should have noted that the brake warning light is simply a level indicator; low fluid = the light comes on. If the reservoir(s) are full and you still have the light, make sure the 'floats' in the reservoirs are moving freely and aren't stuck.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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is the miti vac something autozone would have.82 XJComment
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They may have to order it, but can no doubt get one. Check online, you may find a better deal. Expect to pay about $50....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Autozone
I just bought a replacement at autozone a couple weeks ago for $39.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
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HF has them on sale $30
Nick
1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter
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