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Back bleed them by forcing the fluid up from the caliper.
Quick and easy, never fails.

Received the kit for the 16mm M/C the other day. I installed it and bled the system, no issues after I burped it overnight.
Took the bike for a run to Virginia City to check the mail, gave me a chance to try brakes and see how the new Ikons worked. Have to say the bike ran really well. Brakes felt a bit more solid than with the 14mm unit, I had plenty of brake if needed, no issues with drag, think this may be the right combination for now. Handling was very good and predicable.

Remember when I complained of the bike missing when going up the hill under load and rolling the throttle. New coils fixed that problem, not a hint of any issues.

I did have another issue, it was just a little chilly when I decided to go for the run. Put on a leather vest and took off, felt it was just a bit too chilly so I came back to put on a jacket ( I was going over a 6500 foot pass) . My old well worn leather riding jacket was just becoming too tight to fit comfortably anymore. The Hein Gericke was even worse, but it was always tight and that was 8 years ago I bought it. So I am in the market for a new leather jacket.

jagarra wrote:So I am in the market for a new leather jacket.

Well, if you are a standard jacket size, it's a really good time to be shopping for such things. The internet has made the possibility of tracking down closeouts and such incredibly easy now. Finding a quality jacket for 25% to 35% of what it was being sold for when new is very doable if you aren't in a big hurry and you really shop.

If you are even thriftier, and don't mind used stuff, eBay and Craigslist can offer even less expensive alternatives. I've seen used Vanson stuff on eBay for incredibly low prices (compared to new), and it takes a few years of wearing to even break one of those jackets in.

Of course, if you are shaped "special," and you need anything custom, it's time to start selling off children.

Major Softie wrote:
Of course, if you are shaped "special," and you need anything custom, it's time to start selling off children.

My leathers were coming to the end of their useful life about ten years ago. I still wear them. They're !ucked out.
But, I'm waiting for a phone call to say my new custom made leathers are ready.
I looked at the options available in kevlar denim and realised that they were going to be way to hot, as they were full kevlar. Then there were issues of them not being attached to the jacket so I gave up on that idea.
Then realising how 'special' I was...... tall and thin, It was also going to be a problem.
So I went to Tiger Angel in Melbourne and got measured up for a set of their touring leathers.
I sold both kids, and the grandchildren (that are non existent at this stage) $1,600 bucks.
Bloody good time for those in the US to buy from Aus considering the value of our dollar.

I've got a three day ride in two weeks............. I wonder if they'll be ready.

The hardest part is figuring out what size you are in some cases. I am in the transition stage where I am moving from my old standard medium to something a little larger. When I was cruising e-bay looking over the many good offerings, they were throwing out measurements that were from arm pit to arm pit, I think that changes when the jacket is full. Then there is the issue of trying to equate them to standard jacket sizes like 40R--44R, American, not European. If I put a tape around my chest right under my arms, I come out around 44". Does that make me a 44R, since I am short?

I found something that I liked, had some nice features is new and returnable if it doesn't fit right. Got some additional discounts and ended up about half the price than a local motorcycle apparel seller in my area.

www.aerostitch.com has several sizing charts with bodily measurements that can help sort out your size.

Thanks George, I sent them all my stats and they will come back and tell what size I should wear. Probably tell me to go on a diet too.

jagarra wrote:If I put a tape around my chest right under my arms, I come out around 44". Does that make me a 44R, since I am short?

Depends on how short is short.

I'm 5'7" with a 44" chest, and I wear a 44S (Short) in a suit coat - a 44 regular is too long both in sleeve and body. But, I can wear a Regular in a motorcycle jacket since I don't care if the sleeves are a bit long.

In S,M,L, XL jackets, Large almost always is the correct fit, although some of the really huge cuts from work clothes companies like Duluth Trading and Carhart can occasionally fit me in a Medium, and in some more trendy slim cut things I need an XL.

Major, I took your advise and bought a Vanson jacket on e-bay. I think I got a great deal, an almost new jacket with a removable liner for cold weather. Cost was about 30% of new. I had ordered a jacket from Leather Up, but I sent it back in favor of one made in the USA.

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