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Old May 31, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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haha, it often makes me lose track as well
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Definately disassemble and flush or you will have problems. Just when we get use to it , they switch back to 4 for the cop bikes on account of the abs
 
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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I was thinking they used the 5.1 for abs, at least on auto's?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Since DOT3 and 4 are compatible, why not use DOT 4? The higher boiling point gives you a bit of insurance against boiling if you have to use your brakes hard. What Harley do you have, btw? My '05 RK came with DOT 4 and I was unaware any came with DOT 5. Live and learn though! :-)
 
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