The maintenance schedule for my 2010 flhtk says to change brake fluid every two years.Does anybody change their brake fluid every two years.

 

I'll likely take heat for this but my 01 had the fluid changed twice I believe. Brakes work fine.

 

Mines do

 

Every five years or so, mostly when I start.

 

I change mine every two years. Speed bleeders would make this an easy task

 

Me too, with speed bleeders.

 

I have done it once so far, and it is due to be done again. It does
make a difference and you will be surprised I think on the feel.

 

Order some spped bleeders and do it every two year as you kinda need your brakes

 

Brake fluid is hygroscopic - soaks up H2O. I just gave up high performance driving on race tracks where changing the fluid often is a big deal. The H20 boils and you lose the brakes. I don't think it is a HUGE safety thing with bikes, but it is a big deal for maintenance. The water causes corrosion all over the place inside the braking system. I've seen pitting on stainless brake pistons and kind of a sludge in brake lines. In the northwest where the rain is incessant, I change the fluid in both cars, truck and bikes every year. Not a big deal - just do it.

 

Ahh don't need speed bleeders its easy enough to do with the stock ****....I do it every 10k which is about every year and a half or so.