Thanks didn't relies you could do that so I can change the fluid and bleed them the same as if it was a non abs is that right
Yes you can bleed as a non ABS, just dont turn on the ignition. If the air is in the MC/calipers/ main lines you can easily bleed. You only need a full ABS bleed if air is present in the modulator or pumps Just ensure you dont introduce any additional air.
I'll give that a go they just don't seem very good my previous bike was an old r1 5jj and the brakes on that were better than what I've got on the blade I got no problem with the lever coming back to the bar or any other abs related problems the bike is coming up to four and a half years old and I don't think the fluids ever been changed its on the original pads 3000 miles
Iv just ordered some new pads and I'm going to do a conventional line bleed I'm going to try the tying the lever back to the bar do you tye the lever back with the bleed nipple open and the tube still in the fluid or after you have tightened up the nipple if that makes any sense
Tie it back when everything is finished and closed. All it is doing is allowing a clear path for any air/microbubbles to get to the reservoir. Oh and don't forget to bleed the master cylinder as well as the calipers.
Bleeding the callipers & normal lines can't hurt; it will also recirculate & replace most of the fluid so worth doing. In my limited experience, most of the air comes out of the valve & power units so you may have to learn how to do these also, buts it not too difficult if you allow enough time.
