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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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do you really need to change your brake fluid every 2 years with dot 5
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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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 Iflush andevacuate both reservoirs and refill. Brakes are the most critical aspect of safety in motorcycling. Do you really want to take a chance? Call me ****, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
 
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