Chat for Falco Owners.
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GregD-UK
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by GregD-UK » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:07 pm
Hi all,
Has anyone bought or installed these "Speedbleeders?" Looking at them on ebay, abit pricey at a tenner each. Any views or opinions men

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Falco Frank
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by Falco Frank » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:20 pm
Tried them in the distant past but mine actually leaked past the thread and i had to use ptfe thread tape to stop it.
i think having a proper bleed at the master cylinder (handlebar) is of more value as thats where the air should be / high point.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:38 pm
Got one - not over-impressed. I get better results the "traditional way"
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GregD-UK
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by GregD-UK » Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:42 pm
Hi all,
Kinda figured they were abit dubious in use of. Especially with that gunk on the thread, that'll disappear... By the way, the thread on my calipers off a 2006 has a fine thread pitch on them? 10×1,25mm yes...
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Aladinsaneuk
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by Aladinsaneuk » Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:56 pm
I paid more - 20 quid iirc for a better quality one off evil bay
Works very well
Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...
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flatlander
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by flatlander » Fri Nov 06, 2015 6:28 pm
Sorry I thought it was about haemophilia
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nicketynoo
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by nicketynoo » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:23 pm
Ha ha and I thought they were brake pads

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