Looking for a Speed bleeder P/N for Clutch Slave Cylinder

[venturer434_imp]

Hello Folks,

Planning to change the clutch fluid in the coming weeks and was looking for the speed bleeder part number that fits the clutch slave cylinder for ease of bleeding.

I am familiar with the speed bleeders and have them on my car and other bike, very helpful and makes it easier to bleed.

[GaryMNM_imp]

I did a search since I'd remembered seeing this earlier on.

DISCLAIMER: I have not personally verified these part numbers for the CB.

Here you go, plucked from a previous CB Forum thread:


And your answer is!

For those of you that read the thread post backwards (Newest post first, like I do) this is the meat of the thread.

So the answer is... the SB8125 (short) / SB8125L (long) are the Speedbleeder part numbers that the Goodridge catalog says fits the CB1100 and 12cb96vfr said the SB8125L fits and works, and is what he used. Amazon $13.30 free shipping for a pair.
My fluids are looking dark on my 14 Std and my clutch master cylinder now has an air bubble that shows now and again.

I've used the above on my Valkyries and all was fine. The longer valve/nipple, at least on the Valk, was due to the location of the clutch nipple, the added length made it a bit easier to get at.

I have yet to get these on the CB.

[Houtman_imp]

This morning I replaced all the brake and clutch fluid on my 2013 and 2014.
At the same time I installed all speed bleeders, using the stainless steel ones from Speed Bleeder .
The SB 8125 is the short one, no need for longer ones.
On the 2013 ABS model you need 5 bleeders because of the combined brakes rear/front.
On the non ABS and 2014 model 4 bleeders are needed.
The stainless steel ones are $15 each , normal ones are $7 each.
Fluids are easy to change using your air compressor and a brake fluid bleeder, only about $25/ $30 from Harbor Freight , this was the only thing I ever bought from Harbor Freight !
I use the vacuum method to empty the reservoirs and for the lines I use the speed bleeders.

[Lord Popgun]

Houtman, on the site they show 8125L and 8125LL. 8125L is the one we want?
http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm

[Houtman_imp]

No , their is a "normal " one the SB 8125 , that is the one to use.
For other applications there is 8125 L AND 8125 LL
I used the Valvoline DOT 3/4 synthetic brake fluid , it is clear so easy to see when the old fluid is gone.
Buy the 12 ounce bottles , easier to handle .
DO NOT take the silver foil of the top , just make a 1/8 hole on one side and at 180 decrees another smaller 1/16 hole to let the air in.
This way it is very easy to pour the fluid into the reservoirs without spilling.

[Lord Popgun]

Thanks Houtman!

[venturer434_imp]

Ok folks, I can now say that the project is complete. Installed the SB8125L and replaced the entire clutch fluid.