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First off, let me tell you that you don't need a 'bleed kit' or 'power bleeder' although the latter is nice. But the whole process is a lot easier than people think...
1) Attach the bleed hose to the bleed screw on the caliper furthest from the master cylinder, and run the hose into a catch pan. You can buy a length of vacuum or fuel line hose at your local McAuto parts chain for this, and a coffee can works great for a catch...
2) CAREFULLY remove the cap to your reservior...
3) Give the lever 3 or 4 GENTLE squeezes, and HOLD the lever as close to the grip as you can....
4) While holding the lever tightly (but gently), open the bleed screw until your lever touches the grip. Then tighten it while keeping the lever against the grip. This is VERY important, or you could get air backed up into the lines...
5) Repeat this process 3 or 4 times if you're just bleeding. If you're REPLACING your fluid, repeat until the fluid runs clean...
6) While doing this, make sure you have enough fluid in your reservior so that you don't take in any air. That'd defeat the whole purpose...
Some important things to remember:
1) Make sure you get the right fluid for your bike. The rating is stamped right there on your reservior cap...
2) Brake fluid can be VERY harmful to your paint & plastic. Some say that DOT 4 or better won't do any harm, but I don't buy into that. Just be careful!!
3) Make sure you squeeze the lever GENTLY while the reservior cap is off!!
4) It's always easier with an extra set of hands!!
[Edited on 7/13/01 by Stoneman]
[Edited on 7/13/01 by Stoneman]