DOT 5 now in both brakes :)

[Hossamania]

All I can tell you is that I've bled brakes many times, and occasionally I just cannot get the handle to firm up. This on the same bike that I've not had problems before. Tying it down overnight solves the problem.

[Norton Commando]

All I can tell you is that I've bled brakes many times, and occasionally I just cannot get the handle to firm up. This on the same bike that I've not had problems before. Tying it down overnight solves the problem.

Indeed it does. 

If after a reasonable amount of bleeding I find that the brake is still a bit mushy I don't waste any more time or brake fluid trying to get the remaining air out. Instead I tie the lever down and leave it over night. The next day after removing the strap/bungee and pumping the brakes a few times, the brakes will be as firm as they can possible be.

This method works well and is permanent. I've successfully performed this technique on not only HDs, but Japanese and British bikes.

Jason

[crock]

All I can tell you is that I've bled brakes many times, and occasionally I just cannot get the handle to firm up. This on the same bike that I've not had problems before. Tying it down overnight solves the problem.

Indeed it does. 

If after a reasonable amount of bleeding I find that the brake is still a bit mushy I don't waste any more time or brake fluid trying to get the remaining air out. Instead I tie the lever down and leave it over night. The next day after removing the strap/bungee and pumping the brakes a few times, the brakes will be as firm as they can possible be.

This method works well and is permanent. I've successfully performed this technique on not only HDs, but Japanese and British bikes.

Jason

The ONLY way I have been able to get a firm "peddle" on the front of my FLH