Fork bleeders for 2010 48mm's

[forgiven]

What is everyone doing. I need to have bleeders.

[twowheels]

Easiest solution is to leave the stock 3mm screws in and then drill and tap for a 4mm (KTM) or 5mm (KYB, Showa) bleeder. There is another thread on here showing the finished product.

BTW, 2011 Sachs caps come with 5mm bleeder screws.

[forgiven]

I guess the logical question is how much are the 11 Sach's caps and will they fit my 2010 Sachs?

[tnttimber]

It will only cost you about $15 at your local hardware store to purchase a metric 5x.8 tap and a #19 drill bit to install Showa/KYB bleeders in you 2010 caps. I drilled out the eisting 3mm screw hole, the job is super easy to do.

[forgiven]

I reckon I could do that.

[Skidad]

Originally Posted by tnttimber

It will only cost you about $15 at your local hardware store to purchase a metric 5x.8 tap and a #19 drill bit to install Showa/KYB bleeders in you 2010 caps. I drilled out the eisting 3mm screw hole, the job is super easy to do.

Yup, sounds like the sensible thing to do...and use these

http://www.systemtechracing.com/Speed_Bleeder_s/20.htm

[forgiven]

So the type of bleeders make a big difference...I know I probably sounds stupid for asking...but I didn't realize there was that much difference.

[stainlesscycle]

get the system tech ones. they work well.

[rgranger]

Les put them in for me, I never asked if he had to drill and tap?

[mrkartoom]

If the cap is easy to remove it would be simple to tap a new hole or just re-tap the existing one. The STR bleeders are pricey compared to others, but they do offer the lowest profile I have seen and work really well.

I have no idea what the deal is, but I've read about a small ball bearing falling into the forks from a cap removal. I've seen pictures of the bearing, but not sure if that is a real concern or just a brain-fart on someone's part. I'd check into it first if no one here can advise.