Help Needed From 2004 Lehman GL1800 Owners
Hi,
I have a 2004 Lehman GL1800 Monarch (not Monarch II it was just called a Monarch) with drum brakes. My GL1800 was standard "without" ABS. I'm changing the brake shoes as well as the wheel cylinders. I need to know what the brake bleeding procedure is. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks,Ray
GL1800 linked brake bleeding
[QUOTE=Ray & Paula;296969]Hi,
I have a 2004 Lehman GL1800 Monarch (not Monarch II it was just called a Monarch) with drum brakes. My GL1800 was standard "without" ABS. I'm changing the brake shoes as well as the wheel cylinders. I need to know what the brake bleeding procedure is. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks,Ray[/QUOTE]
Ray,
The Monarch & Monarch II both retained the linked brake system that was OEM based. The drum system is easier to bleed than the later disc version on the Monarch II.
Keep the reservoir full while bleeding and properly adjust the brake shoes before starting the process.
Start with bleeding the LR, RR and then the LF caliper. Also bleed the anti-dive valve on the left lower fork. DO NOT PUMP the pedal rapidly as it will stir up any air you have in the system. Single pump until fluid is free of air. If your MC is in good condition, you should have good hard pedal.
I think I have a pdf at work with the GL1800 bleeding sequence but not on this computer.