clutch bleed nipples & speed bleeder

[nigev11]

hey all; aware and have read a number of posts on this subject.

 

So, duly purchased a set of speed bleeders.

 

In getting the old bleed nipple out, I noticed it was NOT tapered (?!) but instead was flat on the end with a noticable concave indent. Gulp.

 

I managed to create a small magnet and sure enough dug out a ball bearing which it was obviously seating on.

 

1) This is surely not standard?

2) When i fitted the SB, it wasnt long enough

3)refitted the standard set up

4)comments / help?!!!

 

nigev11

[pete roper]

hey all; aware and have read a number of posts on this subject.

 

So, duly purchased a set of speed bleeders.

 

In getting the old bleed nipple out, I noticed it was NOT tapered (?!) but instead was flat on the end with a noticable concave indent. Gulp.

 

I managed to create a small magnet and sure enough dug out a ball bearing which it was obviously seating on.

 

1) This is surely not standard?

2) When i fitted the SB, it wasnt long enough

3)refitted the standard set up

4)comments / help?!!!

 

nigev11

 

Nige, ring me. 0417 462 440. I want to look at the trim on your bike anyway and can go through the bleeder issue at the same time.

 

Pete

[badmotogoozer]

Yes - ball bearing is correct. New speed bleeder must have its point ground flat to match the profile of the stock bleeder.