Motorcycle Repair: 1977 Shovelhead, dot 5 brake fluid, shovelhead


Question
How do I add DOT 5 brake fluid to my Harley,and how do I bleed the front brakes after adding the brake fluid? Thanks,Jerry

Answer
To add fluid remove the cover on the master cylinder that is located on the handlebar. To bleed the brake, look at the brake caliber and you will see a bleeder screw on the top. Pump the brake and while holding it open the bleeder and fluid will come out and the handle will go down. Close the bleeder and pump the brake back up
Good luck and happy riding
Mike