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brake fluid change   Printable Version Harley Davidson Forums >> Do It Yourself Help Forum >> Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls >> brake fluid change Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> brake fluid change - 3/15/2008 5:44:25 AM    classic60   Posts: 8 Joined: 3/9/2008 Status: offline do you really need to change your brake fluid every 2 years with dot 5 Post #: 1 RE: brake fluid change - 3/15/2008 2:37:54 PM    JayStronghawk Posts: 614 Joined: 12/2/2007 From: Florida Native Status: offline NO _____________________________ 2004 XL 883>1200 Stage 1, Screamin Eagle AC, V& H Pipes, Mustang Vintage Wide Seat, 12" Progressive Shocks, Lyndall Z+ Brakes... http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9575/daa10d280a96407381693e8sg7.jpg (in reply to classic60) Post #: 2 RE: brake fluid change - 3/22/2008 7:04:09 AM    sightminer   Posts: 28 Joined: 9/14/2007 Status: offline I'll play Devil's Advocate.  I think that depends on your braking style.  I'd minimally do a fluid inspection once in awhile.  If you ride a lot, depending on stop/go conditions on your riding path, you're going to be changing your brake pads every 3-5 years and that's when I flush and evacuate both reservoirs and refill.  Brakes are the most critical aspect of safety in motorcycling.  Do you really want to take a chance?  Call me anal, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.  (in reply to JayStronghawk) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Harley Davidson >> Do It Yourself Help Forum >> Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [General Harley Davidson Forums] - - New Members Area - - Members Meeting Members - - General Harley Davidson Chat - - Harley Davidson Videos - - - - Off Topic Videos - - HDForums Mascot - - Bike of the Month - - Off Topic - - - - Humor - - - - Games [Harley Davidson Motorcycles] - - Softail Models - - VRSC Models - - Dyna Glide Models - - Sportster Models - - Touring Models - - Screamin Eagle CVO Models - - Evo Classic Models - - Custom Models - - Classic - - - - Shovelhead - - - - Knuckle Head - - - - Panhead - - - - Flathead - - - - Ironhead - - "Hacked, Triked and Trailering" - - Motorcycle Pictures By Model - - - - Softail Pictures - - - - VRSC Pictures - - - - Dyna Glide Pictures - - - - Sportster Pictures - - - - Touring Model Pictures - - - - All Other Models [General Harley Davidson Tech Forums] - - Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch - - Electrical/Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection - - Oil and Oil related topics - - Frame/Suspension/Front End/Wheels/Tires/Brakes - - Engine/Fuel/Intake/Exhaust - - Other [Do It Yourself Help Forum] - - General - - Electrical and Lighting - - Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, and Front End/Controls - - Engine Diagnostics , Alarm, and Fuel Injection Issues - - Engine Related - - Fuel/Carb Related - - Oil Related - - Tech Tips - - Transmission/Clutch and Primary Related [This 'n' That] - - Sports Forum - - - - College Sports - - - - Professional Sports - - Support for The Troops and their Families - - The Photoshopping Place - - Project Room - - Road Trips - - The Gun Enthusiast - - The Motorcycle Activist - - Detailing - - Product Reviews - - T-shirt Swap Shop [Sponsoring Vendors] - - C&C Motorcycle Seats - - Biker-Products a.k.a The Best MC Glasses - - Mean City Cycles - - Motorcycle Metal - - My Wholesale Garage - - RoadLoK Security - - SparkPlugs.com [Harley Davidson Classifieds] - - Vendor For Sale Classifieds - - Motorcycles For Sale - - Want To Buy - - Motorcycle Parts For Sale - - Gear and Other Items For Sale - - Trades & Freebies (See Subforums for specific models) - - - - Touring Models - - - - Dyna Models - - - - Softail Models - - - - Sportster Models - - - - V-Rod Models - - - - All Other Models - - Good Or Bad Shopping Experiences At HDF [Regional Events, Rides and Road Reports] - - National Events - - Northeast - - Southeast - - Great Lakes - - Pacific - - Mountain - Prairie - - Southwest - - Other Countries [Memorial Forums] - - In Memory Of... - - On The Mend... - - Prayer Requests [Other] - - Forum Issues - - - - Testing Area - - - - - - Sturgis Bike Week - - - - - - Gordon's Custom Motorcycle Parts - - - - - - Oncycles.com Motorcycle Riders Mall

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