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DOT Brake Fluids - 742 days old
Some facts about brake fluids.
DOT 5 brake fluid is a silicone-based fluid and is not compatible with DOT 4. It is also less suitable than DOT 4 for ABS systems, because of its higher compressibility.
DOT 5.1 brake fluid is a low-viscosity, high-temperature fluid compatible with DOT 4 and DOT 3. Its low viscosity makes it... Read more
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Brake Caliper Maintenance - 650 days old
Required tools :
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/brakes1.jpg
One ¼ inch twelve point socket for the pad pins
One ten millimeter twelve point socket holds the caliper halves together
One ... Read more
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Jul 12th, 2009 02:26 PM
by glider
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Jul 12th, 2009 02:24 PM
by glider
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Wheel Balancing - 852 days old
From Dunlop Tires
It is essential tire/wheel assemblies be balanced before use and rebalanced each time the tire is removed or replaced. Unbalanced tire/wheel assemblies can vibrate at certain speeds, and tire wear will be greatly accelerated.
All Dunlop street tires should be installed with the yellow balance dot at the valve.... Read more
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Oct 26th, 2008 08:51 AM
by glider
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Mixing Brake Fluids - 868 days old
HD DOT 5 Brake Fluid is sold with the following disclaimer: "Fits all models (except '05-later Touring models, '06-later VRSC™, Dyna®, Softail® and '07 Sportster® models)
HD DOT 4 Brake Fluid is sold with this disclaimer: "Fits '05-later Touring and '06-later VRSC™, Dyna® and Softail® and '07 Sportster® models.".
DOT 5.1... Read more
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Jun 23rd, 2007 04:33 PM
by glider
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Wheel installation kit - 14 days old
Here's the pics nothing fancy .. and why would i do it instead of paying the local indy .. who do i trust more than me ?? no one.
- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/95900-95999/95987.gif
1 blind hole bearing puller.. i caught it on sale for 29$ this will do... Read more
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Oct 24th, 2009 11:37 PM
by Bud White
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Tire Wear Problems - 42 days old
Here's a few pics of the various tire wear problems and an explination...
Motorcycle Tire Wear
PDF Version available from link below.
Motorcycle Tire Wear (PDF Version)
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Sep 26th, 2009 10:35 PM
by glider
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ABS Upgrade - 45 days old
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Sep 23rd, 2009 11:09 PM
by glider
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Dunlop Tire Problems - 121 days old
Posted by Steve07...
Dunlop tire warranty... Warranty Information on Dunlop Tires
Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 30, 2009 -- Harley-Davidson, Honda and Goodyear Dunlop should investigate a number of motorcycle crashes involving sudden deflation of Goodyear Dunlop D402 and other tires, attorney Billy Edwards said today. The tires, installed... Read more
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Sep 17th, 2009 06:30 PM
by rocker79
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Tire Info - 67 days old
Posted by "billnapabill"
All the things you wanted to know about tires. Read the last paragraph too.
Understand Motorcycle Tires @ MotorCycleAnchor.COM
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Sep 1st, 2009 04:07 PM
by glider
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Replacing Rear Brake Pads (Softail) - 342 days old
As with all maintenance, buying the service manual is highly recommended.
Tools:
12 pt. ¼" socket wrench - Putty knife
Torque Wrench - Anti-seize lubricant
Lyndall Racing Brake ZPads.
Instructions:
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Aug 31st, 2009 04:15 PM
by soulshaker
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Tire Inflation 1 - 96 days old
Posted by "Caper" from the Dunlop website.
Importance of Motorcycle Tire Inflation Maintenance & Load Restrictions
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Aug 15th, 2009 01:04 PM
by Caper
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Master Cylinder Bore Sizes - 858 days old
The correct bore size of the front or rear brake master cylinder is dictated by the number of calipers used and size and number of pistons on each calipers. On stock motorcycles the rule of thumb is:
5/8" bore for single caliper early F & R and most 77-83 dual disc front
9/16" bore for later front single caliper 84 up ... Read more
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Aug 10th, 2009 03:43 PM
by Ted Dexter
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Wheel Bearing Pullers - 89 days old
Here's a few suggestions for pulling the newer wheel bearings without damaging them.
HARLEY TOOLS by GEORGES GARAGE for HARLEY-Davidson Motorcycles
SKF TMMD 100 Deep groove ball bearing puller kit
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Aug 10th, 2009 02:27 PM
by kemo
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Brake Bleeding Tips - 635 days old
If you have one of those problem brake systems that you just can't get bled properly, try this before you loose your mind.
After you have bled the calipers good, turn the bars all the way left, then tie your brake lever in the "squeezed" position with a bungee cord or something to hold the handle to the bar, fill the master cylinder... Read more
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Jul 26th, 2009 02:54 PM
by milsco12
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