fork bleeder screws

[lump_tha_thump]

I have an XR400R. Along side the top fork dampening adjustment screws are another screw. I think it is a bleed screw. Why and how would I want to use it?

[revitup]

- Bleed the air out of the forks every time you ride – Bleed the air out of your forks at the beginning of the day before you ride. Always bleed the forks with your bike on a stand and your front wheel off the ground. Air expands with heat and altitude so it is important to start your ride with no excess pressure.

 

Read more: http://www.dirtrider.com/features/10-tips-to-make-your-suspension-work-better/#ixzz39ooRTBQz

 

You can also replace the screws with push button ones making it easier to do.

[lump_tha_thump]

Thanks for the link.

A good read.

 

- Bleed the air out of the forks every time you ride – Bleed the air out of your forks at the beginning of the day before you ride. Always bleed the forks with your bike on a stand and your front wheel off the ground. Air expands with heat and altitude so it is important to start your ride with no excess pressure.

 

Read more: http://www.dirtrider.com/features/10-tips-to-make-your-suspension-work-better/#ixzz39ooRTBQz

 

You can also replace the screws with push button ones making it easier to do.