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so i bought a 01 wide glide recently, i am going to do a full service. I was wondering if i should go with NEW FLUIDS of today? or because its older bike, with no service records///maybe use syn blend type of fluids,,along them lines...and last question,,for my brake bleed, on an 2001 model yr..what brake fluid? dot 4? dot 5? thanks again..
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Every vehicle I buy gets new fluids just to make sure and so that I know what fluids are in it.
I think an '01 should use dot 5 but to be sure look at the top of the master cylinder it will tell you which one goes in there.
If you don't already have one get a Factory Service Manual for your bike.
I think an '01 should use dot 5 but to be sure look at the top of the master cylinder it will tell you which one goes in there.
If you don't already have one get a Factory Service Manual for your bike.
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The parts person at your Harley Davidson dealership will find the recommended lubricants for your bike. They can also order an Owner's Manual for you. Don't put a wrench to your bike without a Harley Davidson Service Manual.
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FWIW I don't use any Harley fluids in my bike.
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service manual?
thanks for info folks..
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If he doesnn't know what fluids and lubricants to use in a bike, OEM is the best place to start, and that information is in the Owner's Manual..
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so i bought a 01 wide glide recently, i am going to do a full service. I was wondering if i should go with NEW FLUIDS of today? or because its older bike, with no service records///maybe use syn blend type of fluids,,along them lines...and last question,,for my brake bleed, on an 2001 model yr..what brake fluid? dot 4? dot 5? thanks again..
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I've got an Owners manual (came with the bike) but I've never opened it.
Probably easier to find it in the Owners manual though.
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