+jeff brown Thank you Jeff, that is very kind of you and very generous of you to say, simple stuff and something we can all do ourselves with a little care and attention to detail, can save you a lot of money and bring that peace of mind that the bike underneath you is being well cared for ... all the best, Del & Pennyx
I must have to say i have been looking for a detailed video of how to change bleed the break oil. This one is very detailed ,its a great tutorial. After watching it i feel more confident to do this myself on my 2014 Sportster 883. Thanks
Thank you. I know this is old but it is an excellent explanation of brake fluid maintenance. This concept works in automobiles as well and regular removal of fluid from the reservoir of my clutch system, (I use a big syringe but a turkey baster works too), wiping out the reservoir, and then adding fresh fluid to the reservoir keeps the system clean and delays inevitable damage and leaking in the master cylinder. I do it every oil change.
Yo, idk what it was, my brake wouldn’t catch a bite to the disk at all when pulling the handle. I watched your video and did everything exactly like you did and followed everything to a T. Brake works, catches a solid bite to the disk and now all I gotta do it get title, safety and registration done. Again idk what it was, but THANK YOU, YOUR VIDEO WAS A GOD SEND.
I normally spray some soapy water on the reservoir to neutralize the brake fluid and the wipe it dry then keep a close eye on it for the next few rides. Thanks for the video.
Thank you once again, Brother...The world needs more people like Del. It's evident that he does these tutorials with our safety in mind. A safe bike is a reliable bike, and a reliable bike is one that is properly maintained.
GREAT video !!!!!. Watched it a year ago and did the bungie trick...WORKED GREAT!!!!! Time passed but the technique held fast in my brain. Commented on another channel and cited the bungie trick, but couldn't remember where I had seen it. Now, tonight I watched you again. I will go back to that other channel and credit you for that trick. So sorry. You...and your assistant are brilliant. Thanks again.
Very thorough and concise, way better than the Revzilla video I watched, it also included tips that come from pros about the little things. Reassuring that videos like this exist.
Just purchased my 1st Harley and watched many many many videos on everything. By far this is the guy to watch. A wealth of knowledge and makes sense the way you present it. Definitely my go to guy! Keep up the excellent work.
Another great video Del. Bought my bike last summer. It had been serviced just a few hundred miles earlier but not been ridden much so the service was some time previously. Unaware of the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid I just changed the engine oil and got on. Having watched your video I've now changed the fluid which was a bit like beer in colour I'm ashamed to say. Very easy with your clear instructions and brakes feel much firmer now. Thanks for keeping us safe with your informative videos.
+Kangaroo6 Hey buddy, glad the video was able to help out, the brake fluid is so often forgotten and left untouched for years...and as you saw, a quick change and freshen up and it improves the feel and efficience no end... take care buddy and thanks for watching.. Del.
Omg..your the best explainer ive ever seen on youtube, Mate!! love all your vids! ps- your girl is awesome with the camera too, very steady hand-nice and clear!!!
Wished I had watched this video before I replaced my brake pads. So much info I didn't know before. Great tips, good teacher, and kudos to your camera lady.
Great play by play on fluid change !! I like the clamp technique for the rear break and the bungee idea is a first I've heard but makes perfect sense. Take a look at 24:25 Del, because the rubber gasket got pinched in as the white backer was placed on top. This is on the tank side of the reservoir.
I have a 2002 FXSFTDI. Deuce. After watching your video, I did exactly as you said, and the old fluid came out dark! I ran allot of reservoirs through to get the fluid mostly clear. I took my bike for a ride afterwards. What a difference! You're a great teacher. Your explanations are very educating. Your video's are great! Thank you.
Hi Keith, Glad it helped you sir, its a great upgrade you can do at least every two years and make all that difference you got.. Take care and ride safe. Del.
I like how your explanations are simple and no non-sense using basic tools. Your girl sounds very cute in the background. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Texas!!!
Thank you Sir, appreciate your support, Penny enjoys making the videos with me and keeps me cheerful in the shop, take care and keep safe, we hope the sun's shining where you are!
Delboys Garage, and the lovely Penny, what can one say, 10 out of 10 nope not good enough 15 out of 10, good advice, delivered in a very pleasant and easily understood way, great vids quite honestly the best, thanks both.
Oh my word, thank you so much Leslie for such kind comments, we're really glad you enjoy the videos, we put a great deal in to making them, so it's good to know they're appreciated! Take care and keep safe and well, all the very best, D&Px
Wow I learned a lot about my brakes and how the dos and don’t I was getting ready to do some work and my bike and I was pretty sure I could handle it with knowledge I had But I decided to watch your channel and I’m so glad I did you sure saved me a bunch of grief and maybe my life Brakes are underrated sometimes that better brake pedal and stopping distance Can only be appreciated the most in an emergency and when action is needed and brakes fail .(beep bottom boom)it’s too late. You are amazing your knowledge and methods of teaching is priceless Bless you
Thank you for our kind words Gary, we're glad the Channel can help you, take care and enjoy your projects, feel free to drop us a line personally any time if we can offer a second opinion you may need, all the best and ride safe!
I really like ur attitude when it is my machine/bike /generator, I like to do things the way they should be. Thanks very much again. I have worked on my Sporty, somehow I lost the red wire from fr. be. sw, to tail lite, the book shows the red from rear be. sw. connects with red of Fr. br. sw then to tail lite's brighter part of the 1157 lamp. Knowing how to use a voltmeter and trace to where there is no longer voltage is a huge asset to knowing bike's electrics.
As an engineer and auto guy I love the amount of detail you put into the explanation. Amazingly well done video. And the trick for the residual bubbles!! Amazing tip
Hey Delboy. It's Dulema. We've spoken a few times before. This is my new channel "TheMotorcycleBoss". I've been a fan of yours for years and you've inspired me to come up with a mechanic channel that focus' a bit more on sportbikes. I'm using the info you've given me and the knowledge i've learned on my own, to fix my bike and others alike. Although i dont have many videos, i keep adding more as time goes on. I'd greatly appreciate your support and subscription to help me exceed in the youtube world. I dodn't forget about you Penny. Just wanted to say hi. You two are great people.
+TheMotorcycleBoss Hey buddy, subbed and clicked for updates so I can follow your videos, good luck with your venture, just keep adding more all the time and you'll soon build up a following... thanks for your very kind comments my friend, its really good to have such kind support.. all the very buddy... Del.
Penny great idea...jump up on the bike, while shooting! luv it!Wow Del..what a difference( the ol garage, and the new one) ladd, congrats, you came a long way...and well deserved. you are a surperb mechanic!!! like one follower stated you are like "God" to a HD!! luv it!! keep em coming please...I will be watching you while I'm in my rocking chair, with my quilt over my legs..lol
Great little tip at the end del, pressurising the system so the compressed air bubbles rise easier.Now I've got an excuse to stay in the garage all night tinkering. Lol
Del, I love watching these old videos. So good & still so relevant. Shame we dont hear the governor on more up to date videos, great chemistry between you👍
Thanks buddy, so much has changed over the last few years, not just life but also this platform, it certainly was a lot more fun years ago, but life goes on and we're still here.. .so counting blessings always..! Take care and thank you for your support buddy..D&Px
thanks man. I saw 35 min vid and was wtf this only front breaks. But watched the whole 25 mins of the front break and then did my harley front breaks in about the same time. I didnt have the pipe but bleed into a bucket. Video and tips was definitely worth the watch. Thanks man
Del & Penny, What an outstanding upload, for me this is better than standing next to the mechanic in a Harley Dealership while he lets you watch as he fixes your bike (NOT THAT THEY LET YOU ANYWAY)..!! Well put together del, Accurate and informative, with a touch of humour, brilliant, this is gold dust for anyone wanting to learn and save a lot of money, Thank you to both of you. Took part in "DGR" on sunday Del, such a good cause to..take care Buddy....Frank
I love watching Del's vids before I start working on my bike. Sunday mornings are perfect for this! In about 10 minutes, I'm going to call the bike shop and see if they've got my ties in stock...and the Bandit's getting some new shoes! Thanks Del.
Outstanding video on a common maintenance item, Delboy! I find all of your motorcycle videos most instructional, of high quality (kudos to your videographer!), and peppered with good old common sense that may escape some of us mere mortals (well, me anyway). Many thanks for the great work and your ability to permeate my thick skull and get that knowledge in where it belongs!
You my friend "ROCK" ... these videos helped tremendously & took all the inhibitions out of doing the job myself. I did a whole brake flush on a 2002 Harley V-ROD. The 2017 Road King I own will go to the dealer for the ABS Purge done correctly as you have suggested. I just wanted to thank you sincerely bro. ... :)
Wow thank you so much Johnny, that's very kind of you, am glad the videos could help you and make life a little easier... take care and ride safe, enjoy your bikes!
@@Moonfleet41 I want to attempt doing the clutch fluid flush on the same V-ROD, however it does not have a nipple, just a Flat head top screw. Should I use this same method as it drips from the Slave? In other words squeeze lever, "unscrew flathead bleeder, then tighten Bleeder & let out lever ? ... Hate to bother ya with that, but you are the expert to me ...
@@JohnnyRoggio From what i can remember Johnny, there should be a bleed nipple on top of the slave cylinder block.. perhaps it has been replaced with a flat head screw?, not sure.. but yes, the regular bleed procedure as with brakes is the same, and should work just as well.... it can be a little more tricky because as you pump the lever it can open the clutch, but just go gently and feel the point where it bites and squeeze a little less, just enough to push the fluid through.. If it is supposed to have a bleed valve, they are pretty cheap and easy to replace, and will make a lot less mess with a tube on that a flat screw..! Good luck with it.. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 Thank you Del once again. the way the 2002 VROD started was "With" the flat head bleeder screw, then evolved to a nipple in later years. Kinda makes all thing we learned more tricky & involved. Non the less, THANK YOU !!!
As a why guy, even a 5 year old video from you is invaluable. Just flushed my system today, didn't know about wrapping up the lever. Heading out to do that now!
Hey, I've been watching your video's for a short time now and have just changed all my fluids in my Harley...brake fluids has been around 9 years... I'm not a mechanic however my old Shovel turned me into a reasonably smart spanner twister...the shops seem to dive deep into your pockets when you fall into must go to the shop. Keep them coming.
I will totally agree with that tip! You gave me this advice from your good self a few weeks back and it worked a treat! especially after a double caliper change, so no fluid in the calipers at all. This is exactly the kind of tip to pass on to as many bikers as you can. As you said at the start ....."knowledge is power" Thanks again Del :)
Great video, I can't wait to try compressing any trapped air of the system. But there is one thing I would like to add. I believe it was in the early 90's when Popular Mechanics had an article on why your master cylinder fails after you bleed the brakes. I look for the article but could not find it. It is something I wish I had of know about 10 years earlier after replacing a few master cylinders and rebuilding others. Over time the bore of the master cylinder will collect little bits of debris and if moisture enter the system there will likely be lite rust near the end of the bore. When you open the bleed valve it allows the master cylinder piston to stroke further than normal when this happens the piston seals travels into the dirty section of the bore. So for a car Popular Mechanics recommended placing a block of wood under the brake peddle to prevent over stroking the peddle, it will take longer to bleed the breaks but but it will prevent damaging the seals. Should be able to do the same on a bike.
EXCELLENT!!!!! Super informative. I am taking notes as I watch your video and ended up with a whole page of very top notch information. I am now a subscriber!!!! And I love the way your banter with your lovely lady! Fun and loving and happy!!!!!
brakes feel awesome, I will tie the brake lever up tonight. The fluid looked well bad. I installed some EBC HH pads so will have to watch I don't wear the discs out, thanks del, didn't know half of what I learnt tonight. I changed the fluid then went for a run to Tesco, they felt like new, never felt so good.. it's a Bandit 1200 .. I'm really surprised how much more braking I do compared to the divvy 600 I had before. Thanks again Del and camera girl.
+James McCreadie Thnaks James, brakes deteriorate slowly over time and we dont notice, like tyre wear....so when you make them suddenly new again, its a really nice surprise to have an instant improvement... glad the video can help you buddy... take care, Del
Replaced the front brake lines on my Road King , had a "squishy" lever after bleeding , tied up the lever overnight , worked like a charm ! Tightened right up ... Subscribed ,Thanks
Really enjoy your videos Del. You are an outstanding teacher and have given me the confidence I need to do these kinds of jobs on my bike myself. I appreciate you and Penny! Wish you both happy holidays and a blessed new year!
+Scott Solomon Thank you most kindly Sir, glad the videos can help you, have a great Christmas and try to get some riding in if you can ! All the best, D&P!
You might want to check the front brake diafragm. At 24' it looks like the spacer cap pushed de diafragm into the reservoir. Great video by the way, reminds me to do the same to my bike.
Seeing Delboy giving a Harley a "reach-around"... I need counselling. Penny you are very understanding to stand there and watch that filth go on, I understand why you eventually called time on it & told Del you would leave him to it.... Haha. Great vid as always
Brilliant video. Filling resevoir only up to the previous or "correct" level is is good idea, except that when you reinstall the diaphram you trap more air and moisture above the the diaghram. If you use the bleed valve when you need to compress the pistons, you can safetly top off the resevoir, thereby minimizing the ingress of moisture into your new fluid. There will be more spillage as you drop the diaphram into the resevoir - more kitchen paper! You could also top off the resevoir, seal it, and then bleed down to the desired level.
Thanks Delboy .. I had a brake shop fit a new braided line to my dyna after I fitted some new 16'' apes. The brakes were good and strong but the lever was coming back nearly to the bar... after removing the reservoir lid and zip tying the lever overnight it's 2 finger braking again.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate.
Hi Jimmy, great to hear that... I've also had that happen, but I never blame the shop cos they don't have the time to tape it in overnight, they have to fit and hand it back to you, and a lot of them would be loathe to give that advice in case people mess it up, or spill the fluid, and then blame them! Don't just treat it as a once off thing buddy, I tape my levers in every few months and it just stiffens them up nicely every now and again, it's housekeeping buddy lol... ! Glad we could help, ride safe...
I replaced my front master cylinder last night. The old cylinder was fine, but the threads on one of the mounting holes had stripped. I've always done gravity bleeding on cars, but the bike was far different. I could not get a hard lever, and I thought there was something wrong with the cylinder. I ended up pumping the lever 5-10 times, open/close the bleeder, and repeating over and over. Finally I started started to get some lever, but still not as solid as it should be. I saw a tip online to squeeze the lever in to the handlebars and zip tie it there, and let it sit overnight. The idea is that it would allow remaining air to escape. I was skeptical about it, but figured why not. This morning the lever was finally nice and firm like it should be. Definitely a learning experience!
Great video, I've been doing it for years but never had it explained like that before........just goes to prove there's always something else to learn. Always been a bit sceptical about the need to change fluid every two years as well but you may just have convinced me!!
Hi Paul, it certainly does need changing, two years is a bit of a clumsy guide because a hot dry climate would be more like 5 years....but a wet cold climate, with the bike living outside would be more like 5 months.. Glad you found it useful mate... By strange coincidence im posting a clutch fluid change up on the XJR tomorrow, just routine maintenance..
Excellent video as always. Funnily enough I was just watching the other Harley video a couple of days ago as I plan on bleeding/cleaning the brakes next weekend as part of the pre-winter prep work. Just gave the bike a good clean and a new front sprocket this weekend.
thanks mate, it's so good to have somebody sharing the knowledge for people to have a go themselves and swapping tips with old farts our age!! always more knowledge around the corner ...good health to you both.xxx
nice video but be aware that at 24.27 you pushed the diaphragm inside of the reservoir ! good advice to keep the brake squeezed over the night! I never did that by now but I will do it tomorrow since I changed the fluid today.
Hey Del & Penny, I use a mityvac hand pump when changing brake fluids on either the bike or the car. It works great and is pretty fast, just have to keep an eye on the reservoir that it does not run dry.
Another absolutely helpful video....keep droppin' the knowledge bombs. Next time you do a brake video there are probably several of us noobs that could benefit from a short discussion on the different fluids (DOT 5 vs DOT 4). I just went through the research process because I wasn't sure what the prior owner had put in. This job on a 2000 Sporty isn't quite as easy with the rear reservoir being on on the bottom right side, but the carpenter's mate was a great trick on the brake pedal. Thanks for all.
+The Ted Ayup Ted, good to hear from you mate, there really isn't much to say about the different fluids... Dot3 is ok, Dot4 is perfect, and Dot5 has now, seemingly, fallen from grace... Harley have changed their bat and after recommending Dot5 about 10yrs ago when it first came out, are now suggesting that it can cause problems as water doesn't mix with it properly... so the manuals now recommend Dot4 which is why I used it... Dot3 & 4 mix perfectly fine, so just chase through plenty of it to wash out the old stuff and if you have Dot5 already in there, you can easily tell cos it looks like Ribena! And it DOES NOT mix, so you must strip and flush the system, or better still, replace the hoses and seals... or better still, just stick with what is in there and just flush it through... take care fellah, all the best, Del
+Moonfleet41 good info. I stayed with the DOT 5 as it's what's in the service manual. Didn't know Harley had gone back to the 4. Not interested in changing out all of the lines and seals....so I'll roll with the 5. Thanks and keep up the great work. My favorite channel now.
BEST video I've seen on this type of service, mate! I really appreciate the tip at the end to remove air bubbles and your clear explanation why you should do this. Now I have to try this on my 2008 Road King Classic. Regards from the USA!
Thank you Sir for your very kind endorsement - it's really cool to know that we can reach out and help you across the pond... good luck with yours, and always drop us a line if you need a tip, or second opinion, always happy to try and help - ride safe my friend, all the best, Del
Great vid as usual. Clever idea, sucking up the old fluid rather than spend time pumping it through. I've learnt something new today. I've no idea whether the fluid on the 15 year old sporty I've just bought has ever been changed so another little job for the weekend. Worth a look in the manual to check the D.O.T. spec to avoid mixing incompatible fluids.
Just want you to know you are a hero in the H-D community, I'm sure you knew that actually but you just heard it again. Thank you so much for making all of these videos!
Thanks for doing these videos, they are brilliant. Just done the brake fluid on my SV650, it looked like iron bru. I wouldn't of even attempted it without watching your vids. Thanks
Well done mate. Very informative covering all the details one could encounter. I need to replace my dragging front caliper so I bought a used one because I don't have time to rebuild the current one that may need something more than just new seals. Anyway, will use your technique to replace as well as purge the air out of the system after replacing caliper with, hopefully, a puck that will release pressure on the disc. Fingers crossed.
Hi there, it's probably no more than crud and dirt build up around the rim of the pistons, why not first of all just dry dropping the pads out and cleaning all round the gum line of the pistons with a toothbrush and soapy water! Once they're spotless they should retract more freely and prevent the dragging, may save you a rebuild!
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You are simply the best teacher on TH-cam ....Period!
+jeff brown Thank you Jeff, that is very kind of you and very generous of you to say, simple stuff and something we can all do ourselves with a little care and attention to detail, can save you a lot of money and bring that peace of mind that the bike underneath you is being well cared for ... all the best, Del & Pennyx
+jeff brown next to MCQ bushcraft! but that's bushcraft so yea the best bike teacher on the Tube.
+Moors Hound Thanks buddy.. you are very kind... Del.
Jeff u r right he is
Moonfleet41 roger that!
I must have to say i have been looking for a detailed video of how to change bleed the break oil. This one is very detailed ,its a great tutorial. After watching it i feel more confident to do this myself on my 2014 Sportster 883.
Thanks
4 years later and still helping us sportster folks!
Thank you. I know this is old but it is an excellent explanation of brake fluid maintenance. This concept works in automobiles as well and regular removal of fluid from the reservoir of my clutch system, (I use a big syringe but a turkey baster works too), wiping out the reservoir, and then adding fresh fluid to the reservoir keeps the system clean and delays inevitable damage and leaking in the master cylinder. I do it every oil change.
Yo, idk what it was, my brake wouldn’t catch a bite to the disk at all when pulling the handle. I watched your video and did everything exactly like you did and followed everything to a T. Brake works, catches a solid bite to the disk and now all I gotta do it get title, safety and registration done. Again idk what it was, but THANK YOU, YOUR VIDEO WAS A GOD SEND.
Glad it worked for you buddy, it's always tricky bleeding brakes up, but once you've done it a few times it becomes a lot easier..
I normally spray some soapy water on the reservoir to neutralize the brake fluid and the wipe it dry then keep a close eye on it for the next few rides. Thanks for the video.
Thank you once again, Brother...The world needs more people like Del. It's evident that he does these tutorials with our safety in mind. A safe bike is a reliable bike, and a reliable bike is one that is properly maintained.
Not only are your videos really informative and useful for a new harley davidson owner, but your voice is soothing too!
GREAT video !!!!!. Watched it a year ago and did the bungie trick...WORKED GREAT!!!!! Time passed but the technique held fast in my brain. Commented on another channel and cited the bungie trick, but couldn't remember where I had seen it. Now, tonight I watched you again. I will go back to that other channel and credit you for that trick. So sorry. You...and your assistant are brilliant. Thanks again.
Thanks you James, we really appreciate the recommendation, that's what I love about You Tube, the sharing of knowledge and love!
Very thorough and concise, way better than the Revzilla video I watched, it also included tips that come from pros about the little things. Reassuring that videos like this exist.
Thanks Austin, thats very kind of you.. .glad you enjoy the videos..
Just purchased my 1st Harley and watched many many many videos on everything. By far this is the guy to watch. A wealth of knowledge and makes sense the way you present it. Definitely my go to guy! Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks you are very kind... glad we can help buddy ! Enjoy your new bike.... rides safe, D&P !
Another great video Del. Bought my bike last summer. It had been serviced just a few hundred miles earlier but not been ridden much so the service was some time previously. Unaware of the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid I just changed the engine oil and got on. Having watched your video I've now changed the fluid which was a bit like beer in colour I'm ashamed to say. Very easy with your clear instructions and brakes feel much firmer now. Thanks for keeping us safe with your informative videos.
+Kangaroo6 Hey buddy, glad the video was able to help out, the brake fluid is so often forgotten and left untouched for years...and as you saw, a quick change and freshen up and it improves the feel and efficience no end... take care buddy and thanks for watching.. Del.
Omg..your the best explainer ive ever seen on youtube, Mate!! love all your vids! ps- your girl is awesome with the camera too, very steady hand-nice and clear!!!
+- MrRIchBiker Thanks mate, thats very kind. Glad the videos can help you out, and Penny sends her thanks as well... take care.. Del.
Love the thorough process and explaining the science behind your process!
Thanks Travis, glad you enjoyed it!
Wished I had watched this video before I replaced my brake pads. So much info I didn't know before. Great tips, good teacher, and kudos to your camera lady.
Great play by play on fluid change !!
I like the clamp technique for the rear break and the bungee idea is a first I've heard but makes perfect sense.
Take a look at 24:25 Del, because the rubber gasket got pinched in as the white backer was placed on top. This is on the tank side of the reservoir.
+WaveAction777 Ayup buddy, about the 8th person to say it, but don't worry, I saw it during editing and dealt with it... ! Cheers...
By far, one of the best on the web, thanks a lot...
Thanks Jose, most welcome buddy.
Thanks Jose, most welcome buddy.
You my friend teach plainly and descriptively, explaining why is important. Job well done. Cheers from North Carolina.
Thank you most kindly Steve, thats very generous of you, and im glad you enjoy the videos... have a good week, and take care.. Del.
I have a 2002 FXSFTDI. Deuce. After watching your video, I did exactly as you said, and the old fluid came out dark! I ran allot of reservoirs through to get the fluid mostly clear. I took my bike for a ride afterwards. What a difference! You're a great teacher. Your explanations are very educating. Your video's are great! Thank you.
Hi Keith, Glad it helped you sir, its a great upgrade you can do at least every two years and make all that difference you got.. Take care and ride safe. Del.
I like how your explanations are simple and no non-sense using basic tools. Your girl sounds very cute in the background. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Texas!!!
Thank you Sir, appreciate your support, Penny enjoys making the videos with me and keeps me cheerful in the shop, take care and keep safe, we hope the sun's shining where you are!
Delboys Garage, and the lovely Penny, what can one say, 10 out of 10 nope not good enough 15 out of 10, good advice, delivered in a very pleasant and easily understood way, great vids quite honestly the best, thanks both.
Oh my word, thank you so much Leslie for such kind comments, we're really glad you enjoy the videos, we put a great deal in to making them, so it's good to know they're appreciated! Take care and keep safe and well, all the very best, D&Px
Wow
I learned a lot about my brakes and how the dos and don’t
I was getting ready to do some work and my bike and I was pretty sure I could handle it with knowledge I had
But I decided to watch your channel and I’m so glad I did you sure saved me a bunch of grief and maybe my life
Brakes are underrated sometimes that better brake pedal and stopping distance
Can only be appreciated the most in an emergency and when action is needed and brakes fail .(beep bottom boom)it’s too late.
You are amazing your knowledge and methods of teaching is priceless
Bless you
Thank you for our kind words Gary, we're glad the Channel can help you, take care and enjoy your projects, feel free to drop us a line personally any time if we can offer a second opinion you may need, all the best and ride safe!
I really like ur attitude when it is my machine/bike /generator, I like to do things the way they
should be. Thanks very much again. I have worked on my Sporty, somehow I lost the red wire
from fr. be. sw, to tail lite, the book shows the red from rear be. sw. connects with red of Fr.
br. sw then to tail lite's brighter part of the 1157 lamp. Knowing how to use a voltmeter and trace
to where there is no longer voltage is a huge asset to knowing bike's electrics.
As an engineer and auto guy I love the amount of detail you put into the explanation. Amazingly well done video. And the trick for the residual bubbles!! Amazing tip
soaking out the brake fluid with kitchen paper instead of chasing it out.....brilliant!!!
+Nello Miele Thanks buddy, glad it could help! Ride Safe
But would it be easier to suck it out with a turkey baster?
Hey Delboy. It's Dulema. We've spoken a few times before. This is my new channel "TheMotorcycleBoss". I've been a fan of yours for years and you've inspired me to come up with a mechanic channel that focus' a bit more on sportbikes. I'm using the info you've given me and the knowledge i've learned on my own, to fix my bike and others alike. Although i dont have many videos, i keep adding more as time goes on. I'd greatly appreciate your support and subscription to help me exceed in the youtube world. I dodn't forget about you Penny. Just wanted to say hi. You two are great people.
+TheMotorcycleBoss Hey buddy, subbed and clicked for updates so I can follow your videos, good luck with your venture, just keep adding more all the time and you'll soon build up a following... thanks for your very kind comments my friend, its really good to have such kind support.. all the very buddy... Del.
Penny great idea...jump up on the bike, while shooting! luv it!Wow Del..what a difference( the ol garage, and the new one) ladd, congrats, you came a long way...and well deserved. you are a surperb mechanic!!! like one follower stated you are like "God" to a HD!! luv it!! keep em coming please...I will be watching you while I'm in my rocking chair, with my quilt over my legs..lol
Great little tip at the end del, pressurising the system so the compressed air bubbles rise easier.Now I've got an excuse to stay in the garage all night tinkering. Lol
+MATT MOSS Never feel you need an axcuse...jusyt buy her a bike and then tell her you're making sure her bike is safe...easy aye..!
Del, I love watching these old videos. So good & still so relevant. Shame we dont hear the governor on more up to date videos, great chemistry between you👍
Thanks buddy, so much has changed over the last few years, not just life but also this platform, it certainly was a lot more fun years ago, but life goes on and we're still here.. .so counting blessings always..! Take care and thank you for your support buddy..D&Px
Great video, knocked it out on my Road King in no time! Thanks again.
Learn something new every time I come here...awesome!
Appreciate that buddy... just trying to help...!
thanks man. I saw 35 min vid and was wtf this only front breaks. But watched the whole 25 mins of the front break and then did my harley front breaks in about the same time. I didnt have the pipe but bleed into a bucket. Video and tips was definitely worth the watch. Thanks man
and shout out to the gf/wife. They are the best when you need a second pair of hands and other things too ;)
You and Penny are the dynamic duo lol. Thank you kind sir.
Thanks Mike, glad the videos can help you out, much appreciate your support!
Del & Penny,
What an outstanding upload, for me this is better than standing next to the mechanic in a Harley Dealership while he lets you watch as he fixes your bike (NOT THAT THEY LET YOU ANYWAY)..!!
Well put together del, Accurate and informative, with a touch of humour, brilliant, this is gold dust for anyone wanting to learn and save a lot of money, Thank you to both of you.
Took part in "DGR" on sunday Del, such a good cause to..take care Buddy....Frank
+Frank Krantz Thank you most kindly Frank, its good to hear from you again... all the best buddy, ride safe.. Del.
I love watching Del's vids before I start working on my bike. Sunday mornings are perfect for this! In about 10 minutes, I'm going to call the bike shop and see if they've got my ties in stock...and the Bandit's getting some new shoes! Thanks Del.
+John Borgen Hi John, good to hear from you as always mate, and thanks for watching!
Thank you Del & Penny.. all the sporty vids have helped me tremendously
+mosguito13 Cheers buddy, much appreciated, glad you enjoy the videos.. D&P.
Just put on my Joker Racing cover and it was leaking and I was freaking out. You stopped me from heading to Harley Davidson tomorrow. Thank you!!!!
Outstanding video on a common maintenance item, Delboy! I find all of your motorcycle videos most instructional, of high quality (kudos to your videographer!), and peppered with good old common sense that may escape some of us mere mortals (well, me anyway). Many thanks for the great work and your ability to permeate my thick skull and get that knowledge in where it belongs!
Thanks mate, glad the videos can work for you... it's great to know they are doing some good - all the best, D&P!
You my friend "ROCK" ... these videos helped tremendously & took all the inhibitions out of doing the job myself. I did a whole brake flush on a 2002 Harley V-ROD. The 2017 Road King I own will go to the dealer for the ABS Purge done correctly as you have suggested. I just wanted to thank you sincerely bro. ... :)
Wow thank you so much Johnny, that's very kind of you, am glad the videos could help you and make life a little easier... take care and ride safe, enjoy your bikes!
@@Moonfleet41 All the best, and thanks again my friend. Your Videos are awesome, No Hype, All Content !!!
@@Moonfleet41 I want to attempt doing the clutch fluid flush on the same V-ROD, however it does not have a nipple, just a Flat head top screw. Should I use this same method as it drips from the Slave? In other words squeeze lever, "unscrew flathead bleeder, then tighten Bleeder & let out lever ? ... Hate to bother ya with that, but you are the expert to me ...
@@JohnnyRoggio From what i can remember Johnny, there should be a bleed nipple on top of the slave cylinder block.. perhaps it has been replaced with a flat head screw?, not sure.. but yes, the regular bleed procedure as with brakes is the same, and should work just as well.... it can be a little more tricky because as you pump the lever it can open the clutch, but just go gently and feel the point where it bites and squeeze a little less, just enough to push the fluid through.. If it is supposed to have a bleed valve, they are pretty cheap and easy to replace, and will make a lot less mess with a tube on that a flat screw..! Good luck with it.. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 Thank you Del once again. the way the 2002 VROD started was "With" the flat head bleeder screw, then evolved to a nipple in later years. Kinda makes all thing we learned more tricky & involved. Non the less, THANK YOU !!!
The clamp on the back brake is genius! Great video, as always.
Simple thinking aye buddy - thanks for watching!
As a why guy, even a 5 year old video from you is invaluable. Just flushed my system today, didn't know about wrapping up the lever. Heading out to do that now!
If I told you my mate thinks the sock keeps the fluid warm,I kid you not,excellent demonstration pal
+Gaz doitall Ha ha, yeah, ive heard loads of glorious barstool racing tales about that, and thats a common one..!
Very informative video presented in an lucid and logical manner by an obviously competent presenter. Very much appreciated!
Thanks Man. Great video. You are far above most on youtube who try to show how something needs to be done and the why. Thanks again.
+jason07770 Thanks Jason, you're very kind... am glad we can help you my friend!
as a bit of a born again biker with my first Harley, these videos are a godsend. Thanks man.
Glad to help!
Good video man. Simplest things cause people problems. Your videos are very complete and comprehensive.
Hey, I've been watching your video's for a short time now and have just changed all my fluids in my Harley...brake fluids has been around 9 years... I'm not a mechanic however my old Shovel turned me into a reasonably smart spanner twister...the shops seem to dive deep into your pockets when you fall into must go to the shop. Keep them coming.
I have an 03 Orange roadster, great to see one in ur video, I dig ur style,
I will totally agree with that tip! You gave me this advice from your good self a few weeks back and it worked a treat! especially after a double caliper change, so no fluid in the calipers at all. This is exactly the kind of tip to pass on to as many bikers as you can. As you said at the start ....."knowledge is power" Thanks again Del :)
+bigoz1977 CHeers mate, really glad it could help you, like you say, spread it round, nobody owns knowledge, it's there for we all to share !
Simple and well instructed to maintain the bike in good condition. Weldone Delboy!!
Great video, I can't wait to try compressing any trapped air of the system. But there is one thing I would like to add.
I believe it was in the early 90's when Popular Mechanics had an article on why your master cylinder fails after you bleed the brakes. I look for the article but could not find it. It is something I wish I had of know about 10 years earlier after replacing a few master cylinders and rebuilding others.
Over time the bore of the master cylinder will collect little bits of debris and if moisture enter the system there will likely be lite rust near the end of the bore. When you open the bleed valve it allows the master cylinder piston to stroke further than normal when this happens the piston seals travels into the dirty section of the bore. So for a car Popular Mechanics recommended placing a block of wood under the brake peddle to prevent over stroking the peddle, it will take longer to bleed the breaks but but it will prevent damaging the seals. Should be able to do the same on a bike.
your use of the clamp on rear brake is brilliant, used that technique on my victory today...many thanks!!
EXCELLENT!!!!! Super informative. I am taking notes as I watch your video and ended up with a whole page of very top notch information. I am now a subscriber!!!! And I love the way your banter with your lovely lady! Fun and loving and happy!!!!!
Thanks Timothy, welcome aboard, glad the videos can help you out , ride safe!
Awesome and acurate job explaining not only how to so it, but more importantly why. Great job, thanks.
Very informative and a good sense of humor
Absolutely excellent video mate. Your explanation of the cap leaking was spot on.
I just wana say this is a great video and is extremely educational for new riders such as me, it teaches how to and what not to do
brakes feel awesome, I will tie the brake lever up tonight. The fluid looked well bad. I installed some EBC HH pads so will have to watch I don't wear the discs out, thanks del, didn't know half of what I learnt tonight. I changed the fluid then went for a run to Tesco, they felt like new, never felt so good.. it's a Bandit 1200 .. I'm really surprised how much more braking I do compared to the divvy 600 I had before. Thanks again Del and camera girl.
+James McCreadie Thnaks James, brakes deteriorate slowly over time and we dont notice, like tyre wear....so when you make them suddenly new again, its a really nice surprise to have an instant improvement... glad the video can help you buddy... take care, Del
your videos always a joy to watch or re-watch! Thanks for all your help!
My pleasure, thank you for watching..
Replaced the front brake lines on my Road King , had a "squishy" lever after bleeding , tied up the lever overnight , worked like a charm ! Tightened right up ... Subscribed ,Thanks
Thanks buddy, welcome aboard !
Really enjoy your videos Del. You are an outstanding teacher and have given me the confidence I need to do these kinds of jobs on my bike myself. I appreciate you and Penny! Wish you both happy holidays and a blessed new year!
+Scott Solomon Thank you most kindly Sir, glad the videos can help you, have a great Christmas and try to get some riding in if you can ! All the best, D&P!
You might want to check the front brake diafragm. At 24' it looks like the spacer cap pushed de diafragm into the reservoir. Great video by the way, reminds me to do the same to my bike.
+MisterEBandit Checked it after editing as i saw it too, and it was fine...must have been the way the cap sat on it...thanks buddy.
Was scared to change it, now I’m confident I can do it! Thanks!
Seeing Delboy giving a Harley a "reach-around"... I need counselling. Penny you are very understanding to stand there and watch that filth go on, I understand why you eventually called time on it & told Del you would leave him to it.... Haha. Great vid as always
+MacBegbie you bad lad......you been watchin the other channel "DBG Black"...lol
Brilliant video. Filling resevoir only up to the previous or "correct" level is is good idea, except that when you reinstall the diaphram you trap more air and moisture above the the diaghram. If you use the bleed valve when you need to compress the pistons, you can safetly top off the resevoir, thereby minimizing the ingress of moisture into your new fluid. There will be more spillage as you drop the diaphram into the resevoir - more kitchen paper! You could also top off the resevoir, seal it, and then bleed down to the desired level.
Thanks Delboy .. I had a brake shop fit a new braided line to my dyna after I fitted some new 16'' apes. The brakes were good and strong but the lever was coming back nearly to the bar... after removing the reservoir lid and zip tying the lever overnight it's 2 finger braking again.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge mate.
Hi Jimmy, great to hear that... I've also had that happen, but I never blame the shop cos they don't have the time to tape it in overnight, they have to fit and hand it back to you, and a lot of them would be loathe to give that advice in case people mess it up, or spill the fluid, and then blame them! Don't just treat it as a once off thing buddy, I tape my levers in every few months and it just stiffens them up nicely every now and again, it's housekeeping buddy lol... ! Glad we could help, ride safe...
Nice long delboys garage video on a Sunday morning! Awesome
+James'sWorld Cheers mate, grab a brew and settle down!
I'm very grateful for your knowledge and more importantly your sharing of it, thank you!
I have to say this is by far the best tutorial ive seen on changing fluids. Really helped me out cheers del great video
+Eric Whittaker Thanks Eric, you're very kind mate !
Another very helpful video. thanks Dell and Penny the camera woman.
Watched a second time and learned a little more. Tomorrow I will use your method. Thank you for your videos. You do a great job with them.
Hi Manford, thanks for watching, and i hope yours goes well for you..
Great video as always Del.
Take care.
Awesome video. What a difference from another video I saw. Very professional. Thank you
Glad it helped, thank you!
I replaced my front master cylinder last night. The old cylinder was fine, but the threads on one of the mounting holes had stripped. I've always done gravity bleeding on cars, but the bike was far different. I could not get a hard lever, and I thought there was something wrong with the cylinder. I ended up pumping the lever 5-10 times, open/close the bleeder, and repeating over and over. Finally I started started to get some lever, but still not as solid as it should be. I saw a tip online to squeeze the lever in to the handlebars and zip tie it there, and let it sit overnight. The idea is that it would allow remaining air to escape. I was skeptical about it, but figured why not. This morning the lever was finally nice and firm like it should be. Definitely a learning experience!
+gfish66 Glad you fixed it buddy, its never an exact science aye..!
Great video ! The wife helped me flush my Dyna front brakes this morning. Kinda video that never gets old
Great video and very detailed!! Have not heard of tying
off the front brake lever and weighting down rear brake lever before, but makes perfect sense!
Great video, I've been doing it for years but never had it explained like that before........just goes to prove there's always something else to learn. Always been a bit sceptical about the need to change fluid every two years as well but you may just have convinced me!!
Hi Paul, it certainly does need changing, two years is a bit of a clumsy guide because a hot dry climate would be more like 5 years....but a wet cold climate, with the bike living outside would be more like 5 months.. Glad you found it useful mate... By strange coincidence im posting a clutch fluid change up on the XJR tomorrow, just routine maintenance..
Excellent I like the way you explain every detail thank you so much
Excellent video as always. Funnily enough I was just watching the other Harley video a couple of days ago as I plan on bleeding/cleaning the brakes next weekend as part of the pre-winter prep work. Just gave the bike a good clean and a new front sprocket this weekend.
thanks mate, it's so good to have somebody sharing the knowledge for people to have a go themselves and swapping tips with old farts our age!! always more knowledge around the corner ...good health to you both.xxx
+springy 2112 Waddup Springy me lad.....yeah its important for us old farts to keep each other company on our way to the dayroom....lol
Fantastic video! Extremely informative.
A man with a heart of a teacher
Thanks you Saul, you are very kind.
Thanks for the great video, planning on doing this tomorrow, should be a piece of cake after watching your video. Cheers
Thank You and good luck with yours.
Thanks De & Penny . Another fine Video.
This was really helpful, good job at explaining the process bud
nice video but be aware that at 24.27 you pushed the diaphragm inside of the reservoir !
good advice to keep the brake squeezed over the night! I never did that by now but I will do it tomorrow since I changed the fluid today.
Yeah, I saw that too.
Thank You again Delboy Love what you did with the clamp I can under stand not trusting anyone to help with the bleeding of the brakes.
Thanks so much, Delboy. Love your videos. Keep it up.
I've been maintaining brakes for years and never learned all this. Kudos!
Hey Del & Penny, I use a mityvac hand pump when changing brake fluids on either the bike or the car. It works great and is pretty fast, just have to keep an eye on the reservoir that it does not run dry.
Another absolutely helpful video....keep droppin' the knowledge bombs. Next time you do a brake video there are probably several of us noobs that could benefit from a short discussion on the different fluids (DOT 5 vs DOT 4). I just went through the research process because I wasn't sure what the prior owner had put in. This job on a 2000 Sporty isn't quite as easy with the rear reservoir being on on the bottom right side, but the carpenter's mate was a great trick on the brake pedal. Thanks for all.
+The Ted Ayup Ted, good to hear from you mate, there really isn't much to say about the different fluids... Dot3 is ok, Dot4 is perfect, and Dot5 has now, seemingly, fallen from grace... Harley have changed their bat and after recommending Dot5 about 10yrs ago when it first came out, are now suggesting that it can cause problems as water doesn't mix with it properly... so the manuals now recommend Dot4 which is why I used it... Dot3 & 4 mix perfectly fine, so just chase through plenty of it to wash out the old stuff and if you have Dot5 already in there, you can easily tell cos it looks like Ribena! And it DOES NOT mix, so you must strip and flush the system, or better still, replace the hoses and seals... or better still, just stick with what is in there and just flush it through... take care fellah, all the best, Del
+Moonfleet41 good info. I stayed with the DOT 5 as it's what's in the service manual. Didn't know Harley had gone back to the 4. Not interested in changing out all of the lines and seals....so I'll roll with the 5. Thanks and keep up the great work. My favorite channel now.
BEST video I've seen on this type of service, mate! I really appreciate the tip at the end to remove air bubbles and your clear explanation why you should do this. Now I have to try this on my 2008 Road King Classic. Regards from the USA!
Thank you Sir for your very kind endorsement - it's really cool to know that we can reach out and help you across the pond... good luck with yours, and always drop us a line if you need a tip, or second opinion, always happy to try and help - ride safe my friend, all the best, Del
Thanks for all you're very helpful videos Delboy. You are the man.. Ride on
Great vid as usual. Clever idea, sucking up the old fluid rather than spend time pumping it through. I've learnt something new today. I've no idea whether the fluid on the 15 year old sporty I've just bought has ever been changed so another little job for the weekend. Worth a look in the manual to check the D.O.T. spec to avoid mixing incompatible fluids.
Just want you to know you are a hero in the H-D community, I'm sure you knew that actually but you just heard it again. Thank you so much for making all of these videos!
You are most welcome Brother, and thank you for your kind feedback.. its awesome to have such loyalty and respect... ride safe aye.. Del.
Thanks for doing these videos, they are brilliant. Just done the brake fluid on my SV650, it looked like iron bru. I wouldn't of even attempted it without watching your vids. Thanks
Well done mate. Very informative covering all the details one could encounter. I need to replace my dragging front caliper so I bought a used one because I don't have time to rebuild the current one that may need something more than just new seals. Anyway, will use your technique to replace as well as purge the air out of the system after replacing caliper with, hopefully, a puck that will release pressure on the disc. Fingers crossed.
Hi there, it's probably no more than crud and dirt build up around the rim of the pistons, why not first of all just dry dropping the pads out and cleaning all round the gum line of the pistons with a toothbrush and soapy water! Once they're spotless they should retract more freely and prevent the dragging, may save you a rebuild!
Another big 👍's up..
For another very helpful video..
Thanks Del+Penny
Best explanation of brake bleeding I've ever seen.
Thanks for the tips. Just changed the fluids on my 2014 Sportster 1200 custom. Saved me a ton of cash and wasn't as hard as I imagined.