Fork bleeders

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Edited Date/Time 12/1/2020 2:48pm
Does anyone use the bleeders like this? I've been on the fence about ordering some as some people don't seem like too huge of fans of them, Worth it or not?
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2WheelJocky 11/27/2020 9:33pm
11/27/2020 9:33pm
I just installed those exact ones. Ktm 250 xc-f 2019. 1 ride so far and worked great. Definitely easier than the screws that come stock.
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Dimblewambie 11/27/2020 9:34pm
11/27/2020 9:34pm
I’ve got a set of the motion pros on a bike and they seem to work well without issue. I had a pair back in the day, don’t remember the brand but they seemed to suck air in while riding. YMMV.
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mxaaron 11/27/2020 9:34pm
11/27/2020 9:34pm
I use that exact set. They seem OK. I bought them because they are very short.
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J-Mill 11/27/2020 9:45pm
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I used to use them but I run Pro-Taper (no cross bar) and I’ve had the bar pad push down and bleed them when I didn’t want it to. It’ll smoke your fork seals quick if you bleed them when the wheel is not off the ground. I’ve also smoked one riding in the woods and had to limp the bike back to the truck blowing oil out.... I went back to stock bleeder screws.

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Ryan625 11/27/2020 10:01pm
11/27/2020 10:01pm
Not worth the risk. It isn’t hard to undo two screws even at a shitty angle 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Bruce372 11/27/2020 11:26pm
11/27/2020 11:26pm
I'd really like to drill and tap and countersink that silly M10 fork bleeder on the aer so you can run the torx m4 screw on both sides to bleed. Just don't have a drill press anymore
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mattyhamz2 11/27/2020 11:43pm
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I have a set on my YZ250. Swapped out the other style bleeders because I hated them and the MP’s were cheaper than getting new OEM replacements. I’ve heard they are much better than the other style. I’ll report back as soon as I can ride a bit with these in.
soopah noviss 11/28/2020 4:14am
11/28/2020 4:14am Edited Date/Time 11/28/2020 4:17am
First thing I install on all my new bikes. Been running them for several years without issues....KYB, Showa and WP versions.

It's a farkin simple spring loaded needle valve. With all the electrical devices and mechanical components on these modern 4-strokes, the last thing I'm worried about failing is my fn fork bleeders.
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llaliberte22 11/28/2020 4:36am
11/28/2020 4:36am
We have had those on three bike at a time ( 7or 8 different bike total) for about 10 years. Never had one failed, never had issues and they are way easier and faster to use than the screw. One of the first thing I put on a new bike.

We run the Zeta

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MOTOXSTATION 11/28/2020 5:05am
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I put on the Motion Pro’s ...no issues. It’s just way easier and faster like llaberte22 stayed above.
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Tuna 11/28/2020 7:07am
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Bruce372 wrote:
I'd really like to drill and tap and countersink that silly M10 fork bleeder on the aer so you can run the torx m4 screw on...
I'd really like to drill and tap and countersink that silly M10 fork bleeder on the aer so you can run the torx m4 screw on both sides to bleed. Just don't have a drill press anymore
21 forks are M4 both sides now.
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Bruce372 11/28/2020 7:15am
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Bruce372 wrote:
I'd really like to drill and tap and countersink that silly M10 fork bleeder on the aer so you can run the torx m4 screw on...
I'd really like to drill and tap and countersink that silly M10 fork bleeder on the aer so you can run the torx m4 screw on both sides to bleed. Just don't have a drill press anymore
Tuna wrote:
21 forks are M4 both sides now.
Yep. Ive got one of the bikes with updated forks as well.... that's why I had the idea.

I think the big 10mm bleeder is carryover from running two Schrader valves
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Justin_P 11/28/2020 8:06am
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I used motion pros this year, never had an issue over the course of 18ish hours. Kept the stockers in my toolbox just in case, but they worked fine.
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ZOBITO 11/28/2020 10:04am
11/28/2020 10:04am
Some have a tendency to pump air in on rebound...
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Rickyisms 11/28/2020 10:54am
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Had them on one of my bikes until I noticed oil started seeping out.
That seems to be the consensus of them over time from what I have seen first hand.
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Donkey Kong 11/28/2020 11:09am
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I had a set of those a few years ago and they always leaked oil when I bled the forks
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BobPA 11/28/2020 12:32pm
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165 hours without fault on my 350. 80 hours on my 300 and still holding strong...
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xrmark 11/28/2020 12:36pm
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I have the same exact ones on my 17 crf450 and they work great haven’t had a problem yet
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yzf162 11/28/2020 2:45pm
11/28/2020 2:45pm
Call Ross over at enzo and ask him what he thinks about them. You'll get a earful! Lol
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Goofball1205 11/28/2020 6:52pm
11/28/2020 6:52pm
I ran those for awhile but as others have said they always leaked oil when bleeding forks. Someone suggested the system tech racing bleeders. I've run them for 15+ hours so far and haven't had a drop of oil come out of them. They do advertise having a triple seal and seem to be a better design.
https://www.systemtechracing.com/Speed_Bleed_Button_p/10-01.htm
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KurtJ99 11/28/2020 7:05pm
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I’ve had several types. Some cheesy high profile broke or interfered with bars.
Latest Motion Pros have been pretty good low profile and recessed button so no accidental side loads/broken bleeders.
I habitually use them to bleed after tying down. I had a few chronic fork seals leak on my 03 CRF450 and a buddy suggested it would help. Yes, I know peak pressures when riding are higher. However haven’t had a fork seal leak since so I’ll keep doin it for all of my bikes since.
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crusher773 11/28/2020 7:16pm
11/28/2020 7:16pm
I've been running these things for like 20 years and never had an issue that includes all of our mini from the last about 7 years. I don't understand why anybody wouldn't run them.
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MotoCoUSA 11/29/2020 6:21am
11/29/2020 6:21am
I use the works connection shorty bleeders without issue
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smv ryder 12/1/2020 2:48pm
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Goofball1205 wrote:
I ran those for awhile but as others have said they always leaked oil when bleeding forks. Someone suggested the system tech racing bleeders. I've run...
I ran those for awhile but as others have said they always leaked oil when bleeding forks. Someone suggested the system tech racing bleeders. I've run them for 15+ hours so far and haven't had a drop of oil come out of them. They do advertise having a triple seal and seem to be a better design.
https://www.systemtechracing.com/Speed_Bleed_Button_p/10-01.htm
IMO STR has a great product and work the best. They are also made in Colorado, so supporting local.

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