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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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Sep 25th, 2009 12:19 AM
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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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Brake Problems - 857 days old
Having problems with the brake system not pumping up or pumping up erratic?
Take a look inside the master cylinder to make sure both of the bleed holes are not blocked as in this picture. The fluid cannot flow properly to the system when the brakes are applied.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/mastercylpinholeclogged.jpg
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Jul 18th, 2007 12:08 PM
by glider
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Packing Wheel Bearings - 865 days old
Get the bike up in the air on some sort of lift. You don't need to remove the brake rotors, so no need to worry about replacing the rotor bolts. You do need to replace the wheel bearing seals, so buy a set for the front and for the rear. Don't even think about re-using the grease seals. Get some *good* quality high temperature wheel... Read more
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Jul 10th, 2007 03:45 PM
by glider
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Paying Attention To Brake Fluid - 865 days old
Brakes
Fluid Dynamics
Paying Attention to Brake Fluid
By Jim Rizzo
Automotive braking is, as we all know, a really important factor in performance car building. The forward thinkers pay an equal amount of attention to stopping as they do to making their vehicles go fast. But, here's a fact that not too many realize: when you step... Read more
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Jul 10th, 2007 03:33 PM
by glider
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Tire Inflation /Load Restrictions - 866 days old
From Dunlop Tires
As the world leader in motorcycle tires, Dunlop continues to be concerned about the lack of attention paid by many cyclists to proper use and maintenance of their tires, particularly when fitted to motorcycles intended for touring.
Dunlop technical personnel have attended touring rallies all over North America... Read more
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Jul 9th, 2007 11:02 PM
by glider
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What to do if your tire goes flat - 1125 days old
It is almost the same as you do when driving a car or truck, but the brakes. Try to remain calm, and immediately let off the throttle.Next, apply your brake, but not on the tire that's going flat; apply it to the good wheel and slowly bring your bike to a stop somewhere safe.
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Oct 23rd, 2006 02:03 PM
by Bossie
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