brakes
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brakes
Anyone know why my front brakes might not work some times when I press on them.Then when I do stop and pump them up they will work. The reservoir is always full. I have a 2003 1800 Goldwing.
- CMReynolds1
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Re: brakes
Sounds like you have air in the system. I think if you bleed them you should be good to go(or stop, in this case). Are you familiar with how to bleed a brake system?
Ride Safe,
Taz
TF 116, RivRon 512, Can Tho, S. Vietnam, 8/66-/9/68, GM(G)2
Taz
TF 116, RivRon 512, Can Tho, S. Vietnam, 8/66-/9/68, GM(G)2
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- Motorcycle: 2003 1800 Goldwing
Re: brakes
That's what I thought ;air in the line,not sure how to bleed the brakes.
- CMReynolds1
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Re: brakes
Pam, There is a special procedure for 1800's. I searched using "bleeding brakes" and found some info. There are several comments, open the 1800 comments. Also, contact WingAdmin, he is very knowledgeable on these items and can answer any specific questions. Sorry I cannot give you anymore help on this, but if you do what I suggest you will get a ton of info.
You also may want to repost your question on the Tech Talk Forum. More techie types will be there.
Bottom line it is an easy job and you can do it after 'they' give you the exact info.
Good Luck!
You also may want to repost your question on the Tech Talk Forum. More techie types will be there.
Bottom line it is an easy job and you can do it after 'they' give you the exact info.
Good Luck!
Ride Safe,
Taz
TF 116, RivRon 512, Can Tho, S. Vietnam, 8/66-/9/68, GM(G)2
Taz
TF 116, RivRon 512, Can Tho, S. Vietnam, 8/66-/9/68, GM(G)2
- WOJCIECH
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GL 1800 2009 trike Redwing
Re: brakes
1. Left front caliper upper side bleed valve
2. Right front caliper lower side bleed valve
3. Rear caliper lower side bleed valve
4. Anti-dive plunger bleed valve
5. Rear caliper upper side bleed valve
2. Right front caliper lower side bleed valve
3. Rear caliper lower side bleed valve
4. Anti-dive plunger bleed valve
5. Rear caliper upper side bleed valve
- MikeB
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Re: brakes
Picture to accompany the above instructions:
MikeB
1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
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1998 - GL1500 w/184,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/13000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA