[gj2slick]

I also run the Moose they work excellent.
Bleeders do A couple of things but the main purpose is to release the air that builds up from the forks action during riding,What does the air do you ask , well first of all it causes A stiffer or harsh feeling and can actually blow your seals if air build up gets to high.
When to bleed them,well before and after every ride and sometimes during on long rides,this way your front suspension will always feel the same,it only takes about 2 seconds to do this.

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[gj2slick]

Or like DD said

Guess I need to get A tad quicker.

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[Crazy_Steve]

Can't you compress the forks and bleed(softer) or extend them and bleed for a stiffer feel?

[tkrrox]

hey i thought you needed to have the front wheel suspended to bleed them??? or can you do it at anytime???

i'm so confused...

[Crazy_Steve]

I hope someone smart comes and lets me know....

I'm with you tkroxx

[gj2slick]

Definately not! if you push or compress your forks down while bleeding,you are creating A vaccum and your forks will be trying to suck in air along with not wanting to let them extend fully(unequalized pressure)

You want to have your forks fully extended when bleeding them.(equalized pressure)

Another thing you can do to maybe better understand this is look in your manual under front suspension it talks about bleeding.

Remember modern day front suspension is not designed to use air as an adjustment.Thats what the compression and rebound clickers are for.

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[Roady]

Ideally you should unload them and can easily pull the weight off the front end using your kickstand. I don't always however, I often will push the buttons while waiting for the next rider to pull up.

[Crazy_Steve]

So does the air inside just magically appear from somewhere or does it increase from the heat or something?

Where does the air buildup come from?

[Dust Devil]

I put the kickstand down and pull back, brings the front tire off the ground and then bleed, takes about 5 seconds.