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DOT Brake Fluids - 756 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 - 664 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 - 866 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 - 882 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 Bearing Pullers - 103 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 - 649 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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Changing & Balancing Your Own Tires - 574 days old
Here's a link that will give you some insight on how to do this.
http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html
Tire Installation
Dunlop street tires have yellow balance dots in the bead or sidewall area to indicate the lightest point of the tire. All Dunlop street tires should be installed with these balance... Read more
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Jul 8th, 2009 03:03 PM
by MidniteRider
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Brake Bleeding - 196 days old
Here's a simple way to bleed brakes. It's a fitting installed in a spare cover for the type of cylinder you have. These should be available at the dealers for little or nothing as a take off part. The air fitting replaces the sight glass in the cover.
I installed an air line quick disconnect fitting with epoxy on the threads to seal it.... Read more
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Jul 3rd, 2009 03:26 PM
by USMCCWO5
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Speed Bleeders - 183 days old
Here's an easy way to bleed your brakes by yourself.
R-SPEED - Russell Speed Bleeders
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May 22nd, 2009 06:01 PM
by glider
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Dunlop Warranty - 185 days old
Posted by "Steve07" when he had a cracking condition with his tire.
WHAT IS WARRANTED
Every new Dunlop motorcycle tire that becomes unserviceable within six years or 72 months of the date of manufacture for conditions other than those which are listed under "WHAT IS NOT COVERED" will be replaced on the basis specified... Read more
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May 20th, 2009 09:24 AM
by glider
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Tire Running Change 09 - 198 days old
Here's some info on the change of the front tire directional rotation on the 09 bikes.
Tire Running Change 09
Tire Running Change 09 Link 2
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May 7th, 2009 09:57 PM
by glider
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Tire Inflation - 198 days old
I would suggest to contact a rep for the tire company you are running and ask them about the use of the MAX pressure as your regular running pressure.
Over inflation can do some strange things to tires including causing excessive wear down the middle of the tire especially on a profile that is flatter than the motorcycle tires. It... Read more
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May 7th, 2009 12:51 PM
by glider
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Inflating Tires - 211 days old
There's been quite a few that had problems trying to inflate the rear tires on the baggers.
This is what you need to do it with no problems.
http://automotive-hardware.com/images/tire/17-5565.jpg
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Apr 24th, 2009 12:05 AM
by glider
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Nitrogen In Tires - 320 days old
Considering the air we breathe is 78% nitrogen anyway and 21% oxygen, I think it's a bit of overkill myself JMO. I'm sure there are many that will endorse it's use in any event.
You can top off a tire with regular compressed air when running the nitrogen.
More often than not the tire will be worn out before the cost and benefit of... Read more
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Apr 13th, 2009 12:06 PM
by Sharky1948
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