Bleeding Nipples

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by RickyX, Mar 21, 2017.

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  1. Recently fitted new hoses to my 1098R.
    All working well but noticed a very slight bit of fluid after my last ride.
    Might be coming from the bleed nipple - could be a bit of fluid left in the nipple after bleeding.
    Nipples were tightened by hand with 8mm short spanner ( normal process for me).
    I looked in the workshop manual to check the torque ( just to be sure) and couldn't find a value for the front brake nipples.
    Any idea what it should be?
    Ta.
     
    #1 RickyX, Mar 21, 2017
  2. I dip a thinly rolled bit of kitchen towel down.
     
    #2 Cream_Revenge, Mar 21, 2017
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  3. You been drinking?
     
    #3 Birdie, Mar 21, 2017
  4. Wise words mate :Wideyed:
     
    #4 Exige, Mar 21, 2017
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  5. Usually a bit of residue left after a bleed.
     
    #5 Nelson, Mar 21, 2017
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  6. I'm a stickler for using a torque wrench, but have to say, I've never used them on bleed nipples for some reason. I've always just "nipped" them up and never had an issue.
     
    #6 Robarano, Mar 21, 2017
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  7. Leaking nipples? I thought he was looking for a sports bra...
     
    #7 ducati dad, Mar 21, 2017
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  8. Would need an up the duff bra though :Finger:
     
    #8 Exige, Mar 21, 2017
  9. Weeell, he's milking it for all it's worth..
     
    #9 ducati dad, Mar 21, 2017
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  10. Try these. :Wideyed:

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    #10 Robarano, Mar 21, 2017
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  11. Or just suck them :Hungry:
     
    #11 Exige, Mar 21, 2017
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  12. Strange as it may seem in this esteemed company but @Cream_Revenge gets the prize for most practical advice!
    Thanks to all!
     
    #12 RickyX, Mar 21, 2017
  13. Undo the clamps about 10Nm...
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    Before Hell T goes all Nuclear on my arse....this is my nipple.







    ...and she lets me own the other one most days of the month.
     
    #13 AirCon, Mar 21, 2017
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  14. I'm not sure if I'm insulted or not?
     
    #14 Cream_Revenge, Mar 21, 2017
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  15. Hopefully not.
     
    #15 RickyX, Mar 21, 2017
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  16. I've asked a considerably more expert mechanic than me, and he says he would never use a torque wrench on bleed nipples. Just "nip up" using good judgement... and the kitchen towel trick is good!
     
    #16 Recidivist, Mar 22, 2017
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  17. Thank you. I have my moments.
     
    #17 Cream_Revenge, Mar 22, 2017
  18. I think your un edited post was one of them moments.
    Steve
     
    #18 Birdie, Mar 22, 2017
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  19. I thought this thread was about " a Man Called Horse"
     
    #19 keith916, Mar 22, 2017
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  20. Yes....................And that was it!..........:Angelic:
     
    #20 keith916, Mar 22, 2017
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