Changing brake and clutch fluid?

[Roy]

I'm debating whether to change my brake and clutch fluid myself...is this a fairly easy process.  If so, is there a how to in the tech section...I couldn't seem to find it.  A video how to would be even better.  I hear a bleeder vac really helps...can I purchase one at any local auto parts store? 

Thanks for the info and feedback.

[Major Slow]

Hey Roy,
If you stop by some workday evening I will help, I have the infamous vacumn pump so it takes 15 or 20 minutes.

[filter]

It's pretty easy, but it's much easier with a pump and a friend.  One of you fills the reservoir while the other pumps out the old fluid.

Things to remember:

 Keep the reservoir from getting empty to prevent air from getting in.
 The fluid is corrosive so be careful to not spill on your bike (and clean up immediately if you do).

You can probably find a how to on YouTube; ducati is the same as other bikes in this regard.

[Roy]

Hey Roy,
If you stop by some workday evening I will help, I have the infamous vacumn pump so it takes 15 or 20 minutes.

Hey thanks for helping me out...I am free anytime next week after 5:30  Just let me know what works best for you.  Thanks again!

[Major Slow]

Hey thanks for helping me out...I am free anytime next week after 5:30  Just let me know what works best for you.  Thanks again!

How about Monday at 7:30. If we're lucky schwang will show up to explain why we're changing out perfectly good brake fluid.

[minnesotamonster]

Is this a how-to clinic?

Can I come?
 

[Schwanger]

How about Monday at 7:30. If we're lucky schwang will show up to explain why we're changing out perfectly good brake fluid.

I'll bring my fluid dynamics book. 

[Roy]

7:30 on Monday works for me...How do I get to your place?  Or if you can give me the address I will just look it up online.

[Major Slow]

All are welcome.

I have a project in the garage so this will be an outdoor job. We will have to postpone if there is inclement weather.

Roy, bring dot 4 brake fluid

Jake, bring Amber.

Brian, bring that massive......    Intellect.

The beautiful Jennifer said she will make rhubarb cake just for Mo.

9537 10th ave s. Bloomington, mn 55420





Anyone who wishes to see this done feel free to stop by.

[Roy]

Well it's 5:15 and the weather looks pretty inclement In New Brighton right now.  I think it would be best for me to postpone.  I hope that doesn't screw up anyone's evening.  "Major Slow" thanks a ton for offering to help me change out my brake fluid.  Maybe when the weather is a little better we can re-schedule.  

[Schwanger]

The storm is almost through the cities.  I'm still coming over Major.  See you at 7:30

[Roy]

Yep; Weather is starting to get better here.  I'll still plan on heading down if it still looks good @ 7...

[Major Slow]

did the clutch bleed take?

[Roy]

Major...everything is working great!  Thanks again for all your help...and thank your wife for the rhubarb Pie.  Moe, Schwanger thanks for your help too.  It was nice to meet some people in the ducati community!   

[minnesotamonster]

Rhubarb pie?!!?! Boy did I miss out