Funnel for bleeding 1150 servo brakes - source?

[Eng]

Hi,
I'm looking to do a complete flush on an 1150 servo bike; can anybody point me in the right direction as to where I'd source a correct sized funnel to keep the reservoir supplied with fluid? Any other tips or advice welcome, but please stick to topic.
Cheers
Eng

 

[topcat2006]

You don't need the funnel. It can be done without as long as a bit of common sense is used.

 

[west coast traveller]

You can use a slighlty undersized catering type plastic funnel and wrap a couple of turns of amalgamation tape on end of spout. This will then cut a thread into tape when inserting into the abs, Job done. Can be reused next time and the next. Can also be filled without as said above.

 

[GADGET]

Andy, look at this article http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/abs3_filling_adapter.pdf and http://advwisdom.hogranch.com/Wisdom/service_abs3.pdf

I'm pretty sure that Neil Harrison (Steptoe) will know of a far simpler way though.

 

[The Grey One]

If you really need a funnel you should consider giving the job to someone else! All you need do is ensure that the fluid level does not fall too far. A reasonable steady hand is all you need.

John

 

[west coast traveller]

If you really need a funnel you should consider giving the job to someone else! All you need do is ensure that the fluid level does not fall too far. A reasonable steady hand is all you need.

John

Reason I use the funnel is that I find it's a lot quicker to bleed doing each circuit in one pump whilst knowing exactly how much fluid is in the filler + I don't have to worry about the amount of alcohol imbibed the night before...........You are of course correct that it's easy enough to keep topped up without any gizmo's

 

[Massive Lee]

If you really need a funnel you should consider giving the job to someone else! All you need do is ensure that the fluid level does not fall too far. A reasonable steady hand is all you need.

Have you tried bleeding with a funnel before? I suggest you give it a try. It makes things so simpler and quick. Sure, you can do it without. But it is easier with a funnel. I bleed my GS and my KRS yearly and am happy I have my funnel. No real need for giving the job for someone else... The OP has a genuine question. I bought mine from Bimmerboneyard in the US. Expensive for what it really is, but it does the job.

http://www.beemerboneyard.com/abs3funnel.html

Lee

 

[AdrianS]

I use a funnel.
Bought a second hand abs cap from Motorworks, drilled a hole in it and stuck a small filter funnel into it with araldite. Made life easy to top up fluid without spilling it everywhere and had some reserve capacity. I do the bleeding by myself and it takes 15 minutes to do all the circuits when the tank is off. The funnel I use is quite small - if I remember I bought a set of 3 Draper ones of fleabay and used the smallest one.

 

[Steptoe]

I use a kitchen liquid measuring beaker. As the fluid level drops i keep it level by pouring it in. Simples.

 

[The Grey One]

I like simple too! I do mine every year and have never felt the need of a funnel.

John

 

[Eng]

Thanks for all the replies

I think a funnel makes it easier, but if you have a helping hand I suppose they can keep the reservoir topped up.


Thanks for the link John.

 

[Steptoe]

I think a funnel makes it easier, but if you have a helping hand I suppose they can keep the reservoir topped up.


Thanks for the link John.

The helping hand is the electric servo. Ignition on, Foot operates the rear brake and as the fluid level drops you pour new fluid in with one hand. front brake, you operate the lever with one hand while pouring in with the other.

Hands, fingers and opposing thumbs...it's how we've got where we are today.. not poncing around with funnels FFS.

 

[Pekkavee]

You can use a slighlty undersized catering type plastic funnel and wrap a couple of turns of amalgamation tape on end of spout. This will then cut a thread into tape when inserting into the abs, Job done. Can be reused next time and the next. Can also be filled without as said above.

Good idea. Thanks
I use it the next time.

Pekka