How to properly bleed ABS brakes

[R.jay]

I'm planning to bleed the brakes on this V800 with ABS, and I've heard it's not as straightforward as the old school setups. I've done plenty of standard systems, but this is my first time dealing with ABS and I don't want to trap air somewhere deep in the module.
So.. guys is there a specific sequence or technique you all use? pump first, ignition on or off, or do I need a scan tool to cycle the ABS unit? I'm trying to keep it clean and effective without turning it into a full-day project.

 

[HotDogHero]

@R.jay
Good call on taking your time with ABS brakes. yeah, you don't want to cut corners here!
The sequence is often critical, and if air gets stuck in the module, you'll be up a creek without a paddle. Make sure you know if your particular V800 requires the ABS pump to be cycled (often with a scan tool) to push all the old fluid and air out. Don't let it get the best of you!

 

[LegenBowie]

I gues you can bleed normally with ignition off if no air got to the ABS unit. If it did, youll most likely need a scan tool to cycle it. Start from rear then front, and keep the reservoir full to avoid problems

 

[Tenzing Norgay]

Can a regular brake bleed do the job? just curious

 

[Ohwhen]

Can a regular brake bleed do the job? just curious

If it's just a regular fluid swap and there's no air in the ABS unit, yeah, a standard bleed can get the job done, but if air got into the module, you'll probably need a scan tool to cycle the valves properly and how you're gonna know is if the pedal still feels spongy after a normal bleed, then that's your sign it needs a proper ABS bleed with a scanner

 

[DesertRider650]

That's good advice. If the pedal feels stiff after you bleed it the normal way, you should be fine. If it's still soft, that means there's likely air in the ABS thingy, and you'll need a scan tool to make the valves work. I hope the swap goes well and you don't need to do that extra step

 

[Dragon Slayer]

I'm planning to bleed the brakes on this V800 with ABS, and I've heard it's not as straightforward as the old school setups. I've done plenty of standard systems, but this is my first time dealing with ABS and I don't want to trap air somewhere deep in the module.
So.. guys is there a specific sequence or technique you all use? pump first, ignition on or off, or do I need a scan tool to cycle the ABS unit? I'm trying to keep it clean and effective without turning it into a full-day project.

If there's no air that got into the ABS module, a standard bleed might do it. But if the pedal stays that way then you definitely need to get your KLR650 scanned before anything worse happens.

 

[Godking1]

Guess you never bled abs brakes the redneck way Bleed manually until you get new fluid, but don't stop there. If I'm not mistaken the abs pump is passive and you'll probably avoid putting air bubles in it. If you do, you can bleed the system, take the bike for a ride, when I say a ride, I mean any short and empty part where you can activate the abs. This will push the bubble out and you can do the bleed again. It's sketchy but it works. This is for science purposes only, don't try this kids at home.