New speeder install

[geraldlanc]

Installed the speed bleeders today on the 08 CSC/Honda and bled the clutch/brakes. Well worth the money! However, getting the rear wheels off and back on was difficult. Being 78 years old, those wheels/tires are too heavy. Plastic parts are not difficult to put back, just takes time. The bleeders come in two lengths for the front. The right side upper valve with the L designation is too long so I ordered the part number without the L because it is shorter. The tubing/ bag combo also worked well.

Gerald

 

[pwhoever]

I did same thing with upper right front bleeder. Short one worked much better.

And I will agree about rear wheels. Besides the weight, there is not a lot of extra room and they have to be wiggled in just so.

Glad you got it done.

 

[Sandman1]

Installed the speed bleeders today on the 08 CSC/Honda and bled the clutch/brakes. Well worth the money! However, getting the rear wheels off and back on was difficult. Being 78 years old, those wheels/tires are too heavy. Plastic parts are not difficult to put back, just takes time. The bleeders come in two lengths for the front. The right side upper valve with the L designation is too long so I ordered the part number without the L because it is shorter. The tubing/ bag combo also worked well.

Gerald

Gerald, you have accomplished what many your age would not even contemplate. Great job and you did not throw up the white flag (give up). Although I am a few years younger I to notice the challenges of trike maintenance when it come to the tire and rims when I have to remove them when servicing the rear drive. I could only hope to be doing what you have done when I reach 78. Hat's off to you for getting it accomplished. In the end your body will let you know when you should start paying someone to do certain maintenance items. The hardest part is listening to your body (ask me how I know)

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Not as old as you but many neck and back surgeries in my past. Can't move or lift nearly as much as I used to.

Add in a couple strokes and just happy to be alive!

 

[Sandman1]

​Just keep on moving it's good for the soul!