DirtFlier
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I did a brake system flush & bleed over the weekend on Deb's NT. The rear caliper bleed screw has always been a hassle for me and in the past I did that bleeding on my own bike always during a rear tire change when I had the left saddlebag removed.
As most of you know, with the saddlebag in place and working from behind & below, there is scarce space to even swing a wrench. And the bleeder screw faces up and tilted forward a little. In frustration to get a wrench on the bleeder, I removed the seat and tried to find an angle where I could see the bleeder from above. I found a spot where I could clearly see the top of the bleeder so fished my right arm under the plastic and worked my way back with a wrench and was able to do it that way.
ps. I used my Motion Pro Brake Bleeder so it was a simple task once it was attached and bleeder loosened.
As most of you know, with the saddlebag in place and working from behind & below, there is scarce space to even swing a wrench. And the bleeder screw faces up and tilted forward a little. In frustration to get a wrench on the bleeder, I removed the seat and tried to find an angle where I could see the bleeder from above. I found a spot where I could clearly see the top of the bleeder so fished my right arm under the plastic and worked my way back with a wrench and was able to do it that way.
ps. I used my Motion Pro Brake Bleeder so it was a simple task once it was attached and bleeder loosened.