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Aug 24, 2007 | 11:49 PM

vinnypie

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From: plum boro pa

leakin brake fluid

stopped for gas 20 min. into my ride and noticed fluid coming out of the resevoir. got home and took it off then put it back on. it's late so i won't be riding till tomorrow to check it out. should i be concerned, should i do something else? thanks vinny

Aug 25, 2007 | 03:34 AM

Qball

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RE: leakin brake fluid

I had a problem seeping out from the gasket on the handlebar. Warranty took care of it, they said it has been a problem.

Aug 25, 2007 | 07:07 AM

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RE: leakin brake fluid

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ORIGINAL: vinnypie

stopped for gas 20 min. into my ride and noticed fluid coming out of the resevoir. got home and took it off then put it back on. it's late so i won't be riding till tomorrow to check it out. should i be concerned, should i do something else? thanks vinny

Yes, you should very thoroughly clean any and every surface that the brake fluid has contacted. Stuff can wreck a paint job, eat insulation off of wires, and eat rubber mounts.

Aug 25, 2007 | 09:53 AM

HOGRIDA_06

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RE: leakin brake fluid

Could be caused by over tightening the cover. You just want the cover gasket to make contact. You don't want to squish the gasket or she'll leak for sure.

Aug 25, 2007 | 12:14 PM

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RE: leakin brake fluid

Clean it well, check the gasket and get a new one if need be. Make sure when you tighten it up its secure and not over tight.

Aug 25, 2007 | 01:13 PM

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RE: leakin brake fluid

Check your diaphram, it may have a pinhole. If its leaking around the seal you can clean and replace, If its leaking out the little breather hole in the cap, the diaphram is damaged and must be replaced. Note: if you're in the middle of nowhere, you can make a temporary diaphram out of a condom! Works great, worked so good I'm still riding on mine after 6 mons. Leave the old one on and ut the condom over it, pull it tight with the tip in the middle, the outer gasket will seal the edge and hold the condom in place.